Spring 2010/Pasadena
PR509
Pannell
PR509: EVANGELISTIC PREACHING (Two Units). William Pannell.
DESCRIPTION: In the preaching tradition of many denominations, evangelistic
preaching assumes a prominent role. For others, this tradition has largely
disappeared. Yet there is an ongoing need for such a proclamation within the
context of the church's pastoral and evangelistic task. This course will
explore this unique preaching genre, providing insights and skills for the
practice of this demanding task.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: To equip students in the art of
evangelistic preaching with the local congregation as the primary focus.
Additional attention will be given to the cultural dynamics at work which
provide the backdrop for evangelistic preaching.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Goals for this course include the following: to develop an
appreciation of the relationship between preaching and the church's
evangelistic mandate; to examine the cultural contexts in which such preaching
occurs; and to enhance the ability of the student to achieve effectiveness in
this task.
COURSE FORMAT: This two-unit course will be taught once per week in two-hour
sessions. It will follow a lecture/preaching/discussion format, incorporating
material from required texts, the professor's experience, and student
interaction.
REQUIRED READING:
- Plantinga, Cornelius, Jr. Not The Way It's Supposed To Be: A
Breviary of Sin. Eerdmans, 1995.
- Students are expected to be familiar with the texts assigned in
PR500, or with equivalent standard works on preaching. In addition, the class
will, of course, be familiar with exegetical and theological references
relating to the texts, passages, or themes to be preached upon. Two such
references shall be included in the footnotes of outlines submitted before each
sermon.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
- Regular attendance for each class session and appropriate participation.
Any absence from class beyond one absence requires an excuse from either a
mortician or ecclesiastical official, whichever comes first. A negative grade
adjustment results from two absences.
- The preparation and delivery of two evangelistic sermons.
- Grades will be assessed upon the two sermons delivered in class. Emphasis
will be placed upon the sermon's use of the biblical text, and its application
to the life situation the student identifies.
PREREQUISITES: PR500.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in Preaching and
Communication (MIN 2).
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (Posted January 2010)