PR519
McClain
PR519: PREACHING IN THE DEAF CHURCH. Rick McClain.
DESCRIPTION:
- This class will attempt to provide applicable tools for the student
to be prepared in preaching to the Deaf, and to understand the sermon
development process leading from design and development to the delivery of the
sermon.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- More and more denominations are opening their doors for the
development of Deaf ministries. Within these doors are potential Deaf churches,
or services that are geared specifically for the Deaf. The pastor/preacher of
the Deaf will be best suited to develop tools of sermon development and
application.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will consist of lecture and practical applications of
material discussed in class. Discussion will center upon the development and
delivery of sermons for the Deaf. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the
different types of sermons and their practical purpose in the Deaf
congregation. The student will show understanding of these purposes in their
writing and videotaped sermon delivery which will be analyzed and critiqued in
class.
REQUIRED READING:
- Robinson, Haddon W. Biblical Sermons. Grand Rapids: Baker
Book House, 1989.
- ________. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository
Messages. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1980.
- Wilson, Paul Scott. The Practice of Preaching. Nashville: Abingdon
Press, 1995.
- A minimum of 1000 pages, including the three books above and the
student's choice of material in completion of the written report, "Preaching to
the Deaf."
ASSIGNMENTS:
- The course grade is dependent upon the student's attendance;
submission of a reading report; a written report on "Preaching to the Deaf"; an
evaluation of the student's videotaped sermon; and a final examination based
upon the content of classroom lectures.
PREREQUISITES:
- Fluency in American Sign Language.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes, written examination on class content.