One of the biggest academic adjustments new seminarians have to make is getting use to theological terms used in academia. It is my strongest recommendation that you get a copy of the following book and keep it with you while going to class.
These are recommended to those who wish to improve their writing skills.
Writing Theology Well by On some level, everyone engages in research. For some, it has been a while since they have engaged in academic research. These resources are to help the student brush up on research skills needed for seminary work.
Research Techniques for Scholars and Students in Religion and Theology by 
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Eighth Edition by It is important that you ask your professor what citation style he or she wishes you to use. Typically, Turabian is the choice. In Biblical studies, SBL style is usually preferred. Always check with your professor.
Plagiarism occurs when a person represents someone else's words, ideas, phrases, sentences, or data as one's own work. When a student submits work that includes such material, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific footnote references; verbatim statements must be acknowledged through quotation marks.
To avoid a charge of plagiarism, a student should be sure to include an acknowledgment of indebtedness:
Best way to avoid plagarizing:
