Dr. Stephen G. Whatley

Fellow Partners in the Gospel:

It is our joy to offer Stephen’s Theology Illustrated series of books/resources free of charge*—for ministry & personal use—to you and to anyone with whom you share it. 

Dr. Whatley’s education and teaching experience are listed below.

Theology Illustrated: Featuring Micronesia (1993)

  • This is the beloved original version: Created for our students at Micronesian Institute of Biblical Studies (then in Chuuk Micronesia, now Pacific Islands University on Guam, 1984-1993).
  • Download PDF-copy from this link Theology Illustrated: Featuring Micronesia  (254 pages, 60 MB)

Theology Illustrated: Featuring the Philippines (1997)

  • This is the 2nd version: Expanded & revised for our students in the Philippines (Institute for Leaders and Pastors, and Asian Theological Seminary-Bacolod, 1993-2005). It includes introductory stories and further study questions with each theological lesson/chapter.
  • Download PDF-copy from this link Theology Illustrated: Featuring the Philippines  (346 pages, 118 MB)

Theology Illustrated 4D (2020)

  • This is the 3rd/final version of the series: Incorporating DialoguesDoctrinesDrawingsDefense. This version (written while teaching at Faith Seminary in Tacoma WA, 2005-2017) primarily focuses on Western culture and somewhat Eastern culture. This version covers a significant number of theological doctrines that are rarely in a systematic theology. NOTE: The illustrations in this version are primarily in chapters 11-50.
  • Download PDF-copy from this link Theology Illustrated 4D  (1090 pages, 39 MB).

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DEDICATION:

These books are dedicated to all of our former students now scattered across the globe. We pray they will be a useful tools & resources for each of you in your life of ministry.

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever!  Amen.  II Peter 3:18

Shalom!

Stephen & Lorrie Whatley

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From the Faith International University (Tacoma, WA) 2018 Academic Catalog:

PROFESSOR EMERITUS:

Whatley, Stephen G.

Professor of Theology and Apologetics (2005-2017) B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., Western Seminary; D.Min., Faith Evangelical Seminary; Ph.D., Trinity Theological Seminary.

Institution:PlaceDatesPosition
Micronesian Institute of Biblical Studies (now Pacific Islands University)Chuuk, Micronesia1984 – 1993Professor of Theology; Chaplain
Institute for Leaders and PastorsManila Philippines1994 – 1997Theology Instructor; Academic Dean
Asian Theological Seminary-BacolodBacolod City, Philippines1997 – 2005Professor of Theology; Academic Dean
Faith Evangelical Seminary (now Faith International University & Seminary)Tacoma WA & Tonga, Polynesia2005 – 2017Professor of Theology & Apologetics
Ministry to the Pacific IslandsGuam & Micronesia2018 –Visiting Professor & Instructor 

Ordination: 1985

Ordination Transferred to CRC: 1993

Retired-status: 2017