PR500
Pannell
PR500: HOMILETICS. William Pannell.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course will provide an introduction to the task of preaching.
It will provide insight into the theology which informs this task as well as
assistance in the art of sermon preparation and delivery.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- From the earliest days church preaching has been one of the
essential means by which the Gospel has been expressed. Preaching has been one
of the central means by which the church has been nourished, its youth and
children brought to faith. This course will assist the student in the
preparation of sermons that will equip them to communicate Good News to the
churched and the unchurched in today's culture.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will meet twice weekly for two-hour meetings. It will
follow a lecture/discussion format at the outset, centering around material
supplied by the professor and the required readings. The class will engage in
sermon preparation and preaching. These sermons will be video-taped and will
serve as a basis for the course grade. This process will be assisted by
teaching assistants, and the final grade will be assessed by the
professor.
REQUIRED READING:
- Davis, H. Grady. Design for Preaching. Fortress Press,
1977.
- Thompson, William D. Preaching Biblically. Abingdon, 1981.
- Van Harn, Roger. Pew Rights. Eerdmans, 1993.
- Lundin, Thiselton, Walhout. The Responsibility of Hermeneutics.
Eerdmans/Paternoster, 1985.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Students will prepare and deliver two sermons and submit a brief or
outline of the sermons prior to delivery. Full participation in class
discussions, small groups, and attendance at preaching sessions is expected.
Unexcused absences will incur a loss of grade points. a two-page summary of two
selections from the list of suggested readings is expected.
PREREQUISITES:
- LG512, NE502.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M.Div. core requirement in Preaching and Communication (MIN
2).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.