Research Guides: Theological Studies: Think About Your Topic

How do I come up with a topic?

You've already got a paper topic in your theology course? Need to come up with one?

Start with the Oxford Handbooks and the Cambridge Companions (below) to browse topics of current interest in theology and to Identify the keys issues, authors and works in each case.

The Oxford Handbooks -- Religion
ISBN: 9780199601998
Publication Date: 2013-05-05
These series of handbooks and companions are excellent sources to enter the conversation on most theological topics.
The Cambridge Companions to Religion
ISBN: 9780521846981
These series of theological handbooks and companions are excellent sources to enter the conversation on most theological topics.

Prime yourself for theological research and writing with some key concepts and tips from Dr. Michael Kibbe, a graduate of Wheaton's doctoral program in biblical and theological studies.