Spring 2007/Pasadena
PR500
Sanchez
PR500: HOMILETICA (Homiletics). Jorge O. Sanchez.
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to address the theology of preaching and
the art and craft of sermon design, development and delivery. The nature of
preaching, the person of the preacher and principles of sermon construction
will be discussed.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: As a result of taking this course, students will
- As course objectives, students will
- Gain an intellectual understanding of preaching as a spiritual,
hermeneutical, communicative and missional task (Cognitive).
- Gain greater appreciation of the preaching styles common in the Latino
community and the ability to evaluate various preaching styles, including their
own (Affective).
- Gain the ability to develop effective sermons on a consistent manner and
learn to prepare a detailed preaching plan for their church and/or ministry
(Skills).
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: Proclamation of the Word is a primary means of
communicating the faith. Preaching is central in the Latino church. Biblical
preaching strengthens the church and its witness in the world.
COURSE FORMAT: The course will include both class time and practicum
components. The practicum component will involve preaching two sermons
(videotaped), on which they will receive feedback from fellow students and the
professor. The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Stott, John. La predicación: Puente entre dos mundos.
Libros Desafío, 2000.
- Castro, Emilio. Las preguntas de Dios: La predicación
evangélica en América Latina. Kairós, 2004.
- Spurgeon, Charles H. Discursos a mis estudiantes. Casa Bautista de
Publicaciones, 1982.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Arrastía, Cecilio. Itinerario de la pasión.
Casa Bautista de Publicaciones, 1978.
- _________. Teoría y práctica de la predicación.
Caribe, 1993.
- Costas, Orlando. Comunicación por medio de la
predicación. Caribe, 1991.
- Costas, Orlando, ed. Predicación evangélica y
teología hispana. Publicaciones de las Américas, 1982.
- Gutiérrez, Angel Luis, ed. Voces del púlpito hispano.
Judson Press, 1989.
- Jiménez, Pablo. Principios de predicación. Abingdon,
2003.
- Long, Thomas. The Witness of Preaching. Westminster/John Knox,
1989.
- Mottesi, Osvaldo. Predicación y misión. FLET,
1988.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Development and preaching of two sermons, including submission of
exegetical and sermon notes.
- Reading of all required books and 100 pages from selected writings provided
by the professor.
- Analysis of two sermons by well-known Latino or Latin American preachers.
- Weekly quiz on the topics covered in class.
- Final grade will be based on professor's assessment of the sermons
preached in class (40%); written assignments (40%); weekly quizzes (10%);
attendance, attitude and participation in classes (10%).
PREREQUISITES: NE502. Spanish.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in Preaching and
Communication (MIN2).
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.