Preaching and Speech PRS6100 Bible Exposition A basic introduction to Bible exposition for vocational ministers with an emphasis on the teaching and preaching of Scripture based on the intended meaning of biblical texts. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: BTI 5100.
PRS6200 Women & Communication An examination of verbal and non-verbal communication skills for women, with special emphasis on public speaking, journalism, and broadcasting. Attention will be given to preparing and delivering an oral presentation. 3 semester hrs.
PRS6500 Sermon Delivery An introduction to vocal production, articulation, projection, oral interpretation and communication with particular application to the presentation of sermons. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: PRS 6100.
PRS6510 Expository Preaching A course designed to give the student experience in applying the knowledge of exegetical and homiletical principles and techniques through the preparation of expository sermons. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: PRS 6100. Spring semester in even years.
PRS6520 The Pastor and the Preaching Ministry This course examines the role of expository preaching in the life of the local church, with an emphasis on the pastoral and ecclesiological implications of an expositional ministry. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: PRS 6100.
PRS6530 Engaging the Contemporary Audience A course on the preaching of expository sermons with an emphasis on sermon design for engaging the contemporary audience through an appeal to reason, imagination, emotion, conscience, and volition. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite PRS 6100. Spring semester in even years.
PRS6540 Selected Topics in Biblical Preaching: A study of the effective use of the Bible in preaching. Attention will be given to the interpretation of the Scriptures in the work of preaching with emphasis on their relevance to the contemporary situation. May be taken more than once for credit, if a different topic. Prerequisite PRS6100.
PRS6600 Advanced Preaching Workshop A course for advanced students in which they assist the professor by serving as group leaders for Preaching Lab. By invitation of the professor. 2 semester hrs. Prerequisite: PRS 6500. PASS/FAIL COURSE.
PRS6610 The Objectives of Preaching A study of the basic objectives of preaching from a biblical perspective, with emphasis on the overarching objective of calling for faith. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: PRS 6100.
PRS6620 Preaching the Great Themes of the Bible A survey of the great theological themes and texts of the Old and New Testaments as subjects for sermons. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: PRS 6100.
PRS6630 Preaching on Biblical Characters A study of the biographical sermon as a form of biblical preaching. Includes principles and methods for developing biographical sermons and series. Students may study significant biographical preachers, construct sermons on Bible characters, and prepare resources for their own future use. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: PRS 6100.
PRS6640 Preaching on Special Occasions A study of how to plan, prepare, and preach/speak for Christian celebrations, national celebrations, and other annual and special observances which ministers can expect. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: PRS 6100.
PRS6650 Evangelistic Preaching
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