COURSE OUTLINE I. Hermeneutics of Narrative

A course which focuses on the development of the verbal and nonverbal communication skills for effective preaching and oral reading of Scripture. The basic principles of voice quality and tone, expressions and gestures, and overall platform manners are examined. The student's verbal and nonverbal communication skills are evaluated through delivery critique forms and video. The course also focuses on instruction in narrative preaching, emphasizing interpretation of biblical narrative and preaching from biblical stories. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Develop expositional-narrative sermons from biblical stories that are TRUE to the biblical text, CLEAR and well organized, INTERESTING to listen to, and RELEVANT to the listener’s life. 2. Integrate his/her knowledge and skill in the four basic categories of “text-to-life” hermeneutics: Observation, Interpretation, Correlation, and Application. 3. Utilize homiletically sound outlining methods in sermons. 4. Give sermons in such a way that the listener gives attention to the message an