Spring 2015/Pasadena

PR500

Sanchez

PR500: HOMILETICS. (4 Units: 160 hours). Jorge Sanchez.

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to give a general introduction to the theology of preaching and to the art and craft of sermon design and delivery. The person of the preacher, the nature of preaching, and principles of sermon construction will be discussed.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: The course seeks the following goals for each student: (1) Cognitive: theoretical knowledge relating to theology of preaching, sermon design, and delivery; (2) Affective: deepened appreciation for the dialogical quality of preaching and the needs of the listener in the preaching process; (3) Skills: capacity to craft a sermon that engages the biblical text, the context of the audience, theological issues, and the hearts and minds of listeners; and to deliver it meaningfully; and (4) Worship and Context: will explore the relationship between the reading and the preaching of God’s word in worship in its various contexts.

COURSE FORMAT:This class meets twice weekly for two hour sessions for a total of 40 instructional hours in the classroom for lecture and discussion. The course has both lecture and practicum components. The practica are small groups of students led by the professor (or teaching assistants under the direction of the professor if enrollment warrants). In these groups students will preach a minimum of two sermons (both recorded), on which they receive feedback from group members and professor (or the teaching assistant).

REQUIRED READING: 1,100 pp. of required reading

Dellutri, Salvador. El mundo al que predicamos. Editorial Unilit, 1998. ISBN: 978-0789906199, Pub. Price $14.99 [400 pp.].

Jimenez, Pablo A. Manuel de homilética hispana: Teoría y practíca desde la Diáspora. Editorial Clie, 2006. ISBN: 978-8482674841, Pub. Price $9.99 [160 pp.].

Sanchez, Jorge Oscar. Comunicando el mensaje con excelencia. [This resource will be available on the first day of classes.] [200 pp.].

Stott, John. La predicación: Puente entre dos mundos. Libros Desafío, 2000. ISBN: 978-1558831186, Pub. Price $17.95 [351 pp.]

RECOMMENDED READING:

Anderson, Kenton C. Predicar es una decisión. Editorial Vida, 2010. ISBN: 978-0829755237, Pub. Price $14.99.

__________. Predicando con integridad. Editorial Portavoz, 2005. ISBN: 978-0825410819, Pub. Price $9.99.

Duduit, Michael, ed. Predicción poderosa. Editorial Vida, 2008. ISBN: 978-0829751055, Pub. Price $12.99.

Stott, John R. W. El cuadro bíblico del predicador. Editorial Clie, 2013. ISBN: 978-8472281653, Pub. Price $13.04.

Sunukjian, Donald. Volvamos a la predicación bíblica. Editorial Portavoz, 2008. ISBN: 978-0825417986, Pub. Price: $15.99.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

1. 1,100 pages of required reading [55 hours].
2. Preparation and preaching of two sermons, including submission of exegetical and sermon notes (50%) [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 2, 3] [30 hours].
3. 5-page written description of the current preaching ministry of the student/pastor (10%) [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1] [10 hours].
4. Attendance and participation are mandatory, and grade may be reduced for absences not excused (10%) [This assignment is related to learning outcome #2] [40 hours].
5. Final exam based on the required readings (10%) [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1 and 4] [10 hours].
6. Weekly quizzes on topics covered in class (10%) [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1 and 4] [15 hours].

PREREQUISITES: BI500 or NE502. Spanish fluency.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets Homiletics requirement in the 120 MDiv Program. Meets the core requirement in Preaching and Communication (MIN2) in the 144 MDiv Program and the Communication (COMM) requirement in MA Programs.

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.