Little Book for New Theologians: Why and How to Study Theology

Kapic, Kelly M.

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Whenever we read, think, hear or say anything about God, we are doing theology. Yet theology isn't just a matter of what we think. It affects who we are.

In the tradition of Helmut Thielicke's A Little Exercise for Young Theologians, Kelly Kapic offers a concise introduction to the study of theology for newcomers to the field. He highlights the value and importance of theological study and explains its unique nature as a serious discipline.

Not only concerned with content and method, Kapic explores the skills, attitudes and spiritual practices needed by those who take up the discipline. This brief, clear and lively primer draws out the relevance of theology for Christian life, worship, mission, witness and more.

"Theology is about life," writes Kapic. "It is not a conversation our souls can afford to avoid."

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  • Cover Type
    Paperback
  • ISBN
    9780830839759
  • Page Count
    126
  • Publisher
    InterVarsity Press
  • Publication Date
    August 2012

Endorsements (4)

“To study with Kelly Kapic must be serious fun. His joy in teaching theology is infectious; at the same time he is in blood earnest in believing how essential good theology is to shape minds and transform lives for the glory of God. With delightful signposts from the great theologians of the past, A Little Book for New Theologians guides us to a mountain of unending discovery. Here is an ideal starter kit for the beginning theology student and an affection-refresher for those who have been longer on the way.”

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Sinclair B. Ferguson

visiting professor of systematic theology, Westminster Theological Seminary

“For many Christians the word theology is synonymous with abstruse, irrelevant and boring. In this jewel of a book, Kelly Kapic shows that theology is really, as the Puritan William Ames said, ‘the science of living in the presence of God.’ This is a great primer both for new students of theology and for those well practiced in the discipline.”

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Timothy George

Founding Dean of Beeson Divinity School of Samford University and general editor of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture

“Kelly Kapic concisely states major characteristics of thinking theologically in this little book. For readers who wish a brief explanation of how the study of God functions with reason, prayer, study, humility and repentance, this is a very good beginning. Utilizing salient insights from Augustine, Calvin, Kierkegaard and major reform theologians, he maps out the territory for understanding that theology is naturally a part of living.”

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Thomas C. Oden

Emeritus Henry Anson Buttz Professor of Theology, Drew University

“This ‘little book’ is about a topic that is bigger than life, namely how to begin to think after God. Indeed, this useful manual is based on the conviction that all Christians are already engaged in a theological task as they continue wrestling with the questions of faith. Deceitfully easy and highly accessible, this guide is based on the best of theological wisdom and tested classroom experience. Highly recommended.”

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VeliMatti Kärkkäinen

Professor of Systematic Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, and docent of ecumenics, University of Helsinki, Finland

About the Author

Kelly M. Kapic is professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He earned a Ph.D. in systematic and historical theology at King's College, University of London (United Kingdom) and an MDiv at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He has written a number of books and published articles in various journals, such as the International Journal of Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Journal, Foundations and Evangelical Quarterly. He is a contributing editor for Cultural Encounters: A Journal for the Theology of Culture.

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Kelly M. Kapic, author of A Little Book for New Theologians from InterVarsity Press on Vimeo.

Books at a Glance


Read an interview from Books at a Glance (Part 1) (Part 2)(Part 3)

Publisher's Description

Whenever we read, think, hear or say anything about God, we are doing theology. Yet theology isn't just a matter of what we think. It affects who we are.

In the tradition of Helmut Thielicke's A Little Exercise for Young Theologians, Kelly Kapic offers a concise introduction to the study of theology for newcomers to the field. He highlights the value and importance of theological study and explains its unique nature as a serious discipline.

Not only concerned with content and method, Kapic explores the skills, attitudes and spiritual practices needed by those who take up the discipline. This brief, clear and lively primer draws out the relevance of theology for Christian life, worship, mission, witness and more.

"Theology is about life," writes Kapic. "It is not a conversation our souls can afford to avoid."

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