Contract Writer for a Bible Study

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or another advanced theological degree strongly preferred
• Demonstrated competency in biblical exegesis
• A clearly articulated Christ-centered hermeneutic
• Experience writing or teaching Bible studies for lay audiences
• Ability to communicate complex theological ideas with clarity and pastoral sensitivity
• Comfortable collaborating within a team-based editorial process
• Willingness to receive and implement substantive feedback

Commitment

Contract, per-project basis.

Important: Proposals that do not include all required components listed below cannot be reviewed.

Please submit all materials in a single document and include:

1. Suggested title and subtitle.

2. Controlling idea of the Bible study: In one sentence, state the central theological message of the biblical text as this study will present it, and the transformation it aims to produce in the reader.

3. A summary of resources that will be used and how they will inform your theological approach: Describe the key sources that will inform your interpretation and application of this biblical text, including commentaries or theological works, and explain how these sources shape your approach and serve the intended reader.

4. A list of potential theological issues and interpretive issues: Provide a brief list of potential theological tensions, debated interpretive issues, or common application pitfalls that arise from this biblical text, and explain how you plan to address them faithfully and in accordance with TDGC’s ecumenical approach.

5. Target audience description: Explain who is this Bible study written for and why it matters to them.

6. Comparable titles: Include 2–3 comparable Bible studies and explain how this study is distinct from each one.

7. Author bio: Explain what makes you uniquely qualified to write this book.

8. Complete Bible study outline: For each day of the study, please include the passage to be studied and a one sentence summary of the the main idea of the passage. It should be clear how the outline supports the controlling idea. Except for year-long Bible studies, each week of the study should contain 5 days of study content and two rest days.

9. Three complete sample Bible study days: Please include at least three sample days of the study. Each day should provide 750–1000 words of commentary on one passage of Scripture. The commentary should be engaging, informational, Christ-centered, and should offer specific real-life points of application. It should also include two questions for reflection and application and one prayer prompt.

10. Front and back matter: describe any supplemental material the Bible study will include such as maps, charts, illustrations, timelines, etc.

11. Timeline and specifications: include current manuscript status (work in progress, complete, etc.), anticipated manuscript delivery date, and any other information that is relevant to provide.

Bible Study Topics of Particular Interest

We are especially interested in proposals in the following categories: