ST 101 Hybrid Course at a Glance

Introduction to Systematic Theology

Lecturing Faculty: David Garner

Effective for the 2023-2024 Academic Year


Course Description

Introduction to Systematic Theology is the first of the many Systematic Theology courses at Westminster. In this class, you will be introduced to answers to questions like, How do I know what I know? What is "Systematic Theology"? How do we know anything about God and His world? What is Scripture, and how can I know that it is trustworthy? Special attention will also be given to Christ as the center of God’s revelation and all human thought and the Holy Spirit’s role in God’s revelation. Through lectures, readings, and interaction with experienced instructors and fellow students, you will walk away from this class with a solid foundation for the rest of biblical and systematics courses throughout your program.

Please note, this is a special section of ST 101 being offered for the MARCH 2024 Term where the Dr. Garner will hold Live Meetings instead of Small Group Meetings and feature a Hybrid opportunity. The Hybird opportunity is a special part of this course that will offer students a chance to come to the Westminster Campus in Glenside. More details will follow by early January 2024.


Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

The Books to Purcahse list will be published by early January 2024.


Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
1.75-3 91-130 1.5-3.5
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • Live Class Meetings [4 - 1 hr mtgs]
  • On-campus Hybrid Meeting Opportunity with Dr. Garner [1-2 days]
  • Additional Assignments will be posted by early January 2024

Synchronous Meeting Times

Please note the synchronous sessions listed below. These sessions are live class meetings where you will meet with your instructor and fellow classmates. Attendance is optional, but highly encouraged as these sessions. Please reach out to support@wts.edu with any questions.

This special offering of ST 101-1 will have Live Class Meetings and an Optional On-Campus Hybrid Event that is tentatively scheduled for 4/16-17.

[Tentative] Live Class Meeting Schedule (these meetings will take place online on Zoom):

  • Live Class Meeting 1: 03/18/2024 (7:30-9:00pm ET)
  • Live Class Meeting 2: 04/08/2024 (7:30-9:00pm ET)
  • Live Class Meeting 3: 04/22/2024 (7:30-9:00pm ET)
  • Live Class Meeting 4: 05/06/2024 (7:30-9:00pm ET)