The student will develop a theological framework regarding the character and place of preaching in the life of a local Church. This includes the place of the Church within the mission of God, the importance of analyzing and engaging with the way culture shapes the local community, and the understanding of what it means to be faithful to God in the way we handle the biblical text. The student will also learn to identify and implement the basic skills that are foundational to preaching. Weekly reading, listening to sermons by a variety of preachers, class participation, preparation, delivery and critique of sermons.
Priority access to online classes will be given to students who are outside commutable distance to the college. Students who have reasonable access to the college may be requested to release space for students at a distance. The last date to drop this course is May 24, 2017.
This is a required course for all MDivs.
Additional Evaluation: delivery and critique of sermons.
