Systematic Theology Topics
You can locate collateral reading for theology courses in several ways. Becoming familiar with the varieties of theological literature available will enable you to find what you are looking for even when you are researching an obscure topic. Following is an overview of some of the best resources the Vick Library has to offer.
Systematic Theologies
Perhaps the most obvious way to find a discussion of a theological topic is to look in a systematic theology volume or set. Most systematic theologies have a call number that begins with 230.04. Below is a list of theologies that are popular with Vick Library users. These items can be found in for both the General and Reference collections. Use the book's table of contents and/or index to locate the specific chapters or pages that discuss your topic.
Bancroft, Emery H. Christian Theology: Systematic and Biblical
Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology
Buswell, James Oliver. A Systematic Theology of the Christian Religion
Chafer, Lewis Sperry. Systematic Theology [8 vols.]
Demarest, Bruce, and Gordon Lewis. Integrative Theology [3 vols.] ]
Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology
Evans, William. The Great Doctrines of the Bible
Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
Hodge, Charles. Systematic Theology [3 vols.]
Ryrie, Charles C. Basic Theology
Strong, Augustus H. Systematic Theology
Thiessen, Henry Clarence. Lectures in Systematic Theology
Books on Specific Branches of Theology
You can also look for information within books that focus on a particular branch of theology. Following is a list of Dewey Decimal Classification call numbers that relate to the branches of theology taught at
Bibliology
220 Bible
220.1 Origins and authenticity
220.12 Canon
220.13 Inspiration
220.132 Inerrancy
231.74 Revelation
Theology Proper
231 God
231.1 God the Father
231.2 God the Son
231.3 God the Holy Spirit
231.4 Attributes
231.5
231.6 Love and wisdom
231.7 Relation to the world
231.8 Justice and goodness
Christology
231.2 God the Son
232 Jesus Christ and his family; Christology
232.1 Incarnation and Messiahship of Christ
232.13 Virgin birth [see also 232.921]
232.2 Christ as Logos (Word of God)
232.3 Christ as Redeemer
232.4 Sacrifice of Christ
232.5 Resurrection of Christ
232.8 Divinity and humanity of Jesus
232.921 Virgin birth [see also 232.13]
Pneumatology
231.3 God the Holy Spirit
231.74 Revelation
234.13 Spiritual gifts
Angelology
235 Spiritual beings
235.3 Angels
235.4 Devils (Demons)
235.47 Satan (Lucifer)
Anthropology
233 Humankind
233.1 Creation and fall
233.4 Accountability
233.5 Nature
233.7 Freedom of choice between good and evil
Hamartiology
233 Humankind
233.14 Original sin and fall
233.4 Accountability [including guilt]
233.7 Freedom of choice between good and evil
241.3 Sin and vices
Soteriology
234 Salvation (Soteriology) and grace
234.2 Faith and hope
234.3 Redemption
234.4 Regeneration
234.5 Repentance and forgiveness
234.6 Obedience
234.7 Justification
234.8 Santification and holiness
234.9 Predestination and free will
Ecclesiology
234.161 Baptism [see also 265.1]
234.163 Eucharist (Holy Communion, Lord's Supper) [see also 264.36]
253 Pastoral office and work (Pastoral theology)
262 Ecclesiology
262.1 Governing leaders of churches
262.14 Local clergy [including deacons]
262.15 Laity
264.36 Holy Communion (Eucharist, Lord's Supper, Mass) [see also 234.163]
265.1 Baptism [see also 234.161]
Eschatology
236 Prophecy: general works and discussion
236.1 Concerning the O.T. period
236.2 Concerning the N.T. period
236.3 Concerning the end of this age; signs of the times; world wars
236.4 Second coming; Rapture
236.5 Concerning the Tribulation period
236.6 Concerning the Millennium period; Kingdom
236.7 Concerning the postmillennium period
236.8 Concerning the Great White Throne and after
237 Future things, Eschatology
237.1 Death
237.2 Immortality
237.3 Resurrection
237.4 Judgment
237.5 Eternity
237.6 Heaven
237.7 Hell
237.8 Retribution, Punishment
Electronic Resources
Other Resources
Two other resources are worthy of mention here. First, you can use reference materials to find summaries of the theological positions of authors with whom you are not familiar. Following is a list of some works that will prove useful.
Second, Internet sites are emerging that facilitate research in biblical studies and theology. Following are links to some of the more useful sites:
Last Updated: August 13, 2007