Theology Corner

Welcome to Doug's Theology Corner

In this corner, I display many of my theological essays and works that I have done for my undergraduate classes at Southeastern University and North Central University and for my graduate classes at Southwestern A/G University. These papers have been a blessing to me as I have dedicated countless hours in prayerful thought and research. Also, I have included essays that I wrote as I worked toward a goal of attaining "Christian Worker Status" (1986-1989) in Maranatha Ministries.

My Spiritual Background

Church Denomination	Years attended	Significant spiritual events
Lutheran Church (ELCA)	1966 - 1984	Received Christ on 6/3/80
Non-Denominational Charismatic Church	1984 - 1993	Baptized in water and (later) in the Holy Spirit
Assemblies of God Church	1993 - 2010	Student at Bible Universities

Please see My Spiritual Background web page for a more detailed and descriptive version!

Viewing the Essays

I hope you enjoy reading these scholarly essays as much as I had in writing them! Each essay is 5+ pages and written according to MLA standards (for undergraduate papers) and Turabian standards (for graduate papers). Each essay received (at least) a letter grade of 'A' by the professor. There are two ways to view the essays, listed below:

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Seminary Essays
for
Southeastern University (1992 - 1996)
and
North Central University (1996 - 2007)
and
Southwestern A/G University (2007 - present)

Essay Title	PDF	Course Name	Date of Essay
Introduction: Cover, Dedication, Preface, Table of Contents
Introduction: Cover, Dedication		Book intro	2007
Introduction: Preface, Table of Contents		Book intro	2007
Part One: Essays for Southeastern University (1992 - 1996)
Scriptures to Memorize for Evangelistic Work of the Church		Evangelistic Work of the Church	16 Oct. 1992
Micah 6:1-8 (Exegesis)		Minor Prophets	23 May 1994
Outline of the Constitution and Bylaws of the AG		History and Polity of the Assemblies of God	26 June 1994
Book Report on Jesus and Power		Life of Christ	2 Jan. 1995
Book Report on The Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus		The Gospel of John	9 June 1995
5 Major Ideas/Concepts from Creative Bible Teaching		Methods of Teaching the Bible	1 Aug. 1995
5 Major Ideas/Concepts from Effective Bible Teaching		Methods of Teaching the Bible	1 Oct. 1995
Five Articles on Teaching the Bible		Methods of Teaching the Bible	3 Nov. 1995
Elements of the Gospel for Young Adults		Methods of Teaching the Bible	5 Jan. 1996
How I Perceive Myself as a Teacher of the Bible		Methods of Teaching the Bible	14 Jan. 1996
Exegesis of John 3:1-21		Biblical Hermeneutics	13 Feb. 1996
Exegesis of Luke 11:5-13		Biblical Hermeneutics	18 Aug. 1996
Part Two: Essays for North Central University (1996 - 2007)

Essay Title	PDF	Course Name	Date of Essay
A Biography of Abraham and Joseph		Pentateuch	26 Oct. 1996
The Characteristics of the Indigenous Church		Introduction to Missions	15 Feb. 1997
Ethnocentrism Can Hinder Communication Amongst Those with Differing World Views		Intercultural Communications	19 July 1997
Terms that Describe Aspects of Christ's Accomplishments		Galatians and Romans	16 Feb. 1998
Salvation: The Roman Catholic View and the Orthodox Protestant View		Soteriology	25 May 1998
The Concept of the Trinity and the Historical Controversy that Revolved Around It		Christology	24 Sept. 1998
Crisis Counseling Theory and Intervention		Crisis Counseling	23 May 1999
The Key Biblical Aspects of the Second Coming of Christ		Eschatology	22 Dec. 1999
Theories of Inspiration of the Scriptures		The Bible and the Church	2 Feb. 2000
Book Review of Principles of Conduct		Christian Ethics	19 June 2000
"Bestowal" of the Spirit Subsequent to Salvation		Acts	1 Sept. 2001
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence		American History I	18 Mar. 2003
Development of Twentieth-Century Musical Composition		Music Appreciation	11 May 2004
Comparison of the Beginnings of the Assemblies to its Present State		Church History II	23 May 2005
Origins and Early Growth of the Pentecostal Movement and the Assemblies of God		Church History II	10 June 2005
Apologetics Explained		Apologetics	4 Jan. 2006
Comparison of the Novels by C. S. Lewis and Albert Camus		Value & Meaning in Literature	17 Mar. 2006
Father Zossima's World View in The Brothers Karamazov		Value & Meaning in Literature	21 June 2006
Theology of Work and Its Practical Implications		Senior Project	15 April 2007

Part Three: Essays for Southwestern A/G University
(2007 - present)
Graduate Studies

Essay Title	PDF	Course Name	Date of Essay
Overcoming in the Midst of Suffering: Romans 8:28-39 (Sermon Manuscript)		Biblical Preaching for the 21st Century	14 Nov. 2007
Theology of Work and Its Practical Implications: Work has Significance When Connected to God		Research Literature & Technology	19 Nov. 2007
Exegesis and Exposition: Colossians 3:22 - 4:1		Biblical Hermeneutics	27 Nov. 2007
A Study of How the Book of Hebrews Shows the Unity of the Testaments		Unity of the Bible	27 Mar. 2008
Journeys of Paul		Biblical Backgrounds	18 April 2008
Pentecostal Distinctive of Baptism in the Holy Spirit in Lucan Writings: "Subsequent to Salvation" and Speaking in Tongues as "Initial Physical Evidence"		Studies in the Lucan Writings	23 April 2008
The Central Focus of the Old Testament: Proper Relationship between God and Man		Biblical Theology: Old Testament	30 June 2008
The Central Focus of the New Testament: God's Ultimate Victory over Evil		Biblical Theology: New Testament	23 Oct. 2008
Eschatology in Relation to Theological Aspects of Work		Systematic Theology II	22 April 2009
Pastoral Care in the Epistles		Pastoral Care	21 May 2009
Providence and Its Implications for Prayer		Systematic Theology I	9 Dec. 2009
Leadership in Ministry		Leadership in Ministry	13 April 2010

For a list of all courses taken from these three schools, please see my transcripts.

Essays for "Christian Worker Status" (1986 - 1989)

Preface to Christian Worker Status Essays

Chapter	Essay Title	PDF	Number of Pages	Date of Essay
Introduction: Cover, Dedication, Preface, Table of Contents
0	Cover, Dedication, Preface		3	1989
0	Table of Contents		2	1989
Part One: OVERCOMING LIFE BOOK
1	Brokenness (Chapters 1 - 6)		2	13 Oct. 1986
2	Righteousness (Chapters 1 ‑ 4)		3	5 Nov. 1986
3	Practical Christian Living (Chapters 1 ‑ 4)		3	16 Dec. 1986
4	The Work of the Ministry (Chapters 1 ‑ 6)		3	16 Dec. 1986
Part Two: TAPES AND VIDEOS
5	The Hour that Changes the World (Dick Eastman)		4	16 Dec. 1986
6	Change the World School of Prayer (#1 ‑ #7) (Dick Eastman)		6	3 Aug. 1987
7	How to Enter into Covenant with God (Joe Smith)		4	12 Aug. 1987
8	Inner Healing (David Houston)		4	30 Sept. 1987
9	Men's Etiquette Class/Preparation for Marriage (Mary Lou Gennaro)		8	5 May 1988
10	Inner Healing and Deliverance (David Houston)		5	4 July 1988
11	Breaking Curses (David Houston)		4	10 July 1988
12	Parental Influence and Performance Orientation (David Houston)		3	8 Aug. 1988
13	The Ministry of a Pastor (David Houston)		5	10 Aug. 1988
14	What Makes Maranatha Powerful (Joe Smith)		6	20 Sept. 1988
15	Taking Over the World (Bob Weiner)		4	18 Oct. 1988
16	Dominion, Majesty, and Might (Bob Weiner)		4	22 Oct. 1988
17	Simple Devotion to Christ for Leaders (Peter Lord)		4	29 Dec. 1988
18	The Leader's Prayer Life (Peter Lord)		4	31 Dec. 1988
19	Larry Lea's Prayer Guide Video Tapes (1 - 6) (Larry Lea)		7	12 Jan. 1989
20	Supplement to Larry Lea's Prayer Guide (Larry Lea)		19	12 Jan. 1989
21	The Revelation of God Through Relationships (Mark Caulk)		5	30 Mar. 1989
22	The Cross (Rice Broocks) Part One: Jesus' Suffering Part Two: Jesus' Seven Statements on the Cross		27	27 May 1989 Revised on: 14 Mar. 1995
23	The Revelation of God Through Relationships 2 (Mark Caulk)		4	4 July 1989
24	Difference Between an Organization and a Church (Joe Smith)		9	9 Sept. 1989
Part Three: BIBLE STUDIES FOR A FIRM FOUNDATION
25	Chapter 5 - The Holy Spirit--The Gift of God		2	14 June 1988
26	Chapter 6 - The Authority of God's Word		3	15 June 1988
27	Chapter 8 - God's Provision for Healing		4	21 June 1988
28	Chapter 9 - God's Plan for Inner Healing and Deliverance		4	16 July 1988
29	Chapter 10 - Principles that Build Character		4	11 Aug. 1988
30	Chapter 13 - God's Authority, Order and Discipline for the Church		4	2 April 1989
31	Chapter 14 - Prosperity and Giving		2	5 Oct. 1988
32	Chapter 15 - The Great Commission		2	12 Oct. 1988
33	Chapter 16 - The Last Days and the Return of the Messiah Jesus		2	14 Nov. 1988
34	Chapter 17 - Another Look at the Last Days		2	16 Nov. 1988
35	Chapter 18 - Faith Toward God		2	25 Feb. 1989
36	Chapter 19 - Faith is Looking Continually at the Word		2	27 Feb. 1989
37	Chapter 20 - The Confession of God's Word Builds Faith		2	1 Mar. 1989
38	Chapter 21 - The Bold Confessors of Their Faith		2	4 Mar. 1989
39	Chapter 22 - God's Predetermined Purpose versus Man's Free Will		2	7 Mar. 1989
40	Test and Answers for Chapters 5&6, 8&9, 10, 14&15, 16-19, 20-22		20	1986-89

Other Writings by Douglas E. Woolley

The Value of Work in the Eyes of God
Florida High Schools Computing Competition Problems, Judging Criteria, BASIC Solutions, Pascal Solutions 1985 - 1994
Doug Woolley's Diary: April 8, 1985 to February 8, 1897

Audio Sermon Library (1987- present)

You may visit my Audio Sermons Library page to listen to some of my sermons and testimonies as well as some other notable messages by a few other special individuals.