We all rely on memory and the ability to recall memories every day. Academic study places extraordinary emphasis on memory recall. Here are five simple steps to improve your memory recall as you study. Break information into smaller chunks A lot of what we read and hear in academic contexts is complex and potentially …
Five ways to improve focus while studying
You’ve brewed your favourite coffee, assembled your study resources, checked your email, rechecked your social media accounts, and the cursor is pulsing on the blank screen of your writing device. You’re ready to do some epic study, right? Yes and no. You know what works best for you, but there are probably dozens of tips …
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What is academic research?
Welcome to The Theology Whisperer, a series of short blog posts on theology and theological education. I can’t turn water into wine, but these short blog posts are intended to help you to understand the field of theological studies and hone your technical skills in critical thinking, research and writing. This post introduces you …
The constructive task of theology
Welcome to The Theology Whisperer, a series of short blog posts on theology and theological education. In previous posts I outlined the descriptive and critical tasks of theology; in this post (and the next), I want to look at theology’s constructive task. By this I mean theological work characterised not only by good biblical interpretation …
What would George do? (Part 4)
G. H. Morling on the purpose of suffering As we reflect on the Covid-19 pandemic, and the negative impact it is having on individuals and whole populations, some of us will be asking, “Why is this happening? What is it for? What purpose does it serve?” We are not so much interested in causative …
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