ST 101-1 Course at a Glance (2025)

Introduction to Systematic Theology

Lectures By: Dr. David Garner

3 Credits

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.

An Introduction to Systematic Theology (2nd edition)
By Cornelius Van Til
P&R, 2007
ISBN: 9780875527895
God’s Word Alone

By Matthew Barrett

Zondervan, 2016

ISBN: 9780310515722

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.

  • 6 - Reading Summaries (30%)
  • 1 - Reflection Paper (20%)
  • 4 - Small Group Meetings (20%)
  • 1 - Final Exam (30%)

Special On Campus Workshop

Every March term, there is a special opportunity to join an option On Campus Workshop for this course. During the workshop, you will have an opportunity to meet with your instructor as well as your classmates. You will also participate in on campus community activities such as attending chapel and taking part in the community lunch.

More information will be provided for the March 2026 term by December.