ST 101 (MAR 25) Course at a Glance
Introduction to Systematic Theology
Lectures By: Dr. David Garner
Effective for the Academic Year: 2024-2025
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.
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.
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1.7 | 89 | 2 |
| 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]
- 3 Reading Summaries [5-10 pages of short summaries of your readings]
- 1 Response Paper [3 - 4 pages]
- 1 Final Exam [2 hours]
Live Class Meeting Times
This course offers synchronous class meetings through Zoom according to the schedule below. An alternate assignments will be available for students unable to attend the Live Class Meetings. However, attendance is highly encouraged as this is a great opportunity to interact with your classmates and the instructor.
The Following Meeting Times are for the March 2025 Term:
- Week 1: Monday, 3/24 at 7-8pm ET
- Week 3: Monday, 4/7 at 7-8pm ET
- Week 7: Monday, 5/5 at 7-8pm ET
- Week 9: Monday, 5/19 at 7-8pm ET
Optional Onsite Opportunity
During the March 2025 term, students are given an opportunity to attend an optional onsite event for ST 101. This is not a required part of the course, but is highly encouraged for students who are able to attend. Attending the onsite also fulfills Teach-Back Assignment requirement for this course.
The Optional Onsite Event will take place on April 22-23 (Tuesday-Wednesday).
You will take part in the following activities:
- Special Devotional with Dr. McFarland
- Historical-Theological Tour with Dr. Shannon
- Round Table Discussion with Dr. Garner
- Special In-Class Teach-Back Opportunity
- Chapel: Kahre Chair Installation
- Campus-wide Community Lunch
- Optional Tour and Meet & Greet at CCEF