Erik Thoennes (professor of theology) and Brianna Smith (B.A. ’16, M.A. ’19, M.A. ’20) co-authored Systematic Theology Workbook. This workbook accompanies the second edition of Wayne Grudem’s highly regarded Systematic Theology. Following the textbook’s structure, it features review material and exercises for every chapter, and all major areas of Christian doctrine are covered, including:

  • The Word of God
  • God
  • Humanity
  • Christ and the Holy Spirit
  • The Application of Redemption
  • The Church
  • The Future

The workbook further maintains the clear writing, friendly tone, and frequent applications to life found in the textbook. Students will benefit from this hands-on engagement with the important teachings in Systematic Theology.

Brianna Smith holds an MA in the Old Testament and an MA in the New Testament from Biola University. She teaches in the undergraduate Biblical and Theological Studies department at Biola as an adjunct professor. Brianna delights in helping others discover the beauty and richness of God’s Word, whether it be in the classroom, in local church ministry, or in conversation over a cup of coffee.

Erik Thoennes is professor and chair of theology at Biola University/Talbot School of Theology. His is also a pastor at Grace Evangelical Free Church in La Mirada, California. He holds degrees in philosophy, systematic theology and evangelism from Central Connecticut State University (BA), Wheaton College Graduate School (MA, MA), and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (PhD). He and his wife, Donna, and daughter, Caroline, reside in La Mirada, California.