CM 163 · B.Th. English syllabus

Homiletics

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Christian ministry · CM 163

Homiletics

B.Th. English · Source syllabus with original formative learning enrichment

Course description

This course introduces the fundamentals of preaching with a goal toward developing in students the capacity for transformative proclamation for the sake of the life and mission of the church. This course helps students develop interpretive, theological, homiletical and practical disciplines that will inform and shape their preaching and lay the groundwork for lifelong learning and improvement. The course also has relevance for students who may not be preachers but will use public speaking skills regularly in their life and work.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

Developing the proficiency in the primary elements of preaching as a distinct genre of oral communication.

Maturing in one's self-understanding as one called to proclaim and confess the faith publicly in the context of Christian worship by maintaining respect for the congregation, fidelity to the tradition, and integrity of one's own voice and identity.

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UNIT I: Understanding of Christian PreachingUNIT II: Development of Christian Preaching

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When does an illustration clarify a biblical text, and when might it overshadow it? Reflect on how a listener could assess the link.

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Build and peer-review a sermon

Prepare a short sermon outline from a chosen passage. Mark interpretation, main claim, illustration and application; invite a peer to test fidelity to the text and clarity for the audience.

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CM 163 Homiletics

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — B.Th. English

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. CM 163: HOMILETICS COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces the fundamentals of preaching with a goal toward developing in students the capacity for transformative proclamation for the sake of the life and mission of the church. This course helps students develop interpretive, theological, homiletical and practical disciplines that will inform and shape their preaching and lay the groundwork for lifelong learning and improvement. The course also has relevance for students who may not be preachers but will use public speaking skills regularly in their life and work. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: Developing the proficiency in the primary elements of preaching as a distinct genre of oral communication. Maturing in one's self-understanding as one called to proclaim and confess the faith publicly in the context of Christian worship by maintaining respect for the congregation, fidelity to the tradition, and integrity of one's own voice and identity. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Understanding of Christian Preaching Meaning of Preaching Focus and Necessity of Preaching Characteristic Features of Preaching Message of Preaching Method of Preaching History of Preaching Preaching in the Old Testament Preaching in the New Testament Qualification of Preacher Relationship between Worship and Preaching UNIT II: Development of Christian Preaching Sermon Construction Preparation of the Sermon Engaging the Biblical Text Gathering of the Material Sermon and its Structure Developments of the Sermon The Text - Introduction, Discussion, Illustration, Conclusion and Application Delivering of the Sermon Types of Sermon - Topical, Textual, Expository and Exegetical Preaching to Special Groups Preaching on Special Occasion BIBLIOGRAPHY Akin, Daniel, et.al, editors. Text-Driven Preaching: God's Word at the Heart of Every Sermon. Nashville: B&H Publishing, 2010. Anderson, K. Choosing to Preach: A Comprehensive Introduction to Sermon Options and Structures. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006. Ash, Christopher. The Priority of Preaching. Geanies House, Fearn, Ross-shire (Scotland): Christian Focus Publications, 2009. Bond, Albert. Preach Like Jesus: Learning from the Master Preacher. Dallas: Godspeed Publishing, 2013. Charles, H. B. On Preaching: Personal and Pastoral Insights for the Preparation and Practice of Preaching. Chicago: Moody, 2014. Edwards, J. Kent. Effective First-Person Biblical Preaching: The Steps From Text to Narrative Sermon. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005. Hamilton, Adam. Speaking Well: Essential Skills for Speakers, Leaders and Preachers. Nashville: Abingdon, 2015. Haslam, Greg, ed. Preach the Word: The Call and Challenge of Preaching Today. Lancaster, England: Sovereign World, 2006. Kalas, J. Ellsworth. Preaching in an Age of Distraction. Downers Grove: IVP, 2014. Keller, Timothy. Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism. New York: Viking -Penguin, 2015.

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