COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE DESCRIPTION

A comprehensive course dealing with essential and creative elements in the development of sermons. Attention will be given to all aspects of preparation and composition and to each part of the message. The theology and history of preaching, contemporary perspectives, methods, development of resources and sermon analysis will also be considered. This course will enhance the skills of veteran preachers while providing a solid foundation for the less experienced. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon the successful completion of the course requirements students will be able to: 1. Explain the central themes of the biblical theology of preaching. 2. Develop messages that reflect ACCURACY of the biblical text, CLARITY of organization, INTEREST to the audience, and RELEVANCE to the listener’s needs. 3. Integrate his/her knowledge and skill in the four basic categories of “text-to-life” hermeneutics: Observation, Interpretation, Correlation, and Application. 4. Explain and utilize the components of sermon construction. 5. Define the basic preaching genres. 6. Critique and analyze the expository preaching of other speakers. 7. Critique and analyze his/her own expository preaching