Description
This course prepares students for the various styles of writing encountered by graduate students in seminary courses. It orients students to the fundamentals of expository and argumentative writing so as to facilitate the production of clear and coherent essays. Students will analyze the organizational patterns of various kinds of seminary writing and the nature and function of paragraphs in the context of the essay. In addition, the course will present students with problem-solving strategies and critical-thinking tools for writing. Depending on the needs of the students enrolled, review of English grammar may be incorporated into this course. Note: This course may be repeated, but can only be taken once for credit. The course counts as a general elective in the MTS Program.