Description
An introductory study of the nature and importance of Christian preaching. Focus is on the characteristics of sermon preparation through interpreting the biblical text and organizing the message. Students will explore various dynamics of preaching, professors will utilize lectures, sermon writing, and discussions to sharpen the student’s communication skills. Professors, peers, and constituents will analyze and evaluate each student’s preaching--giving attention to biblical content, organization, application, style, and delivery. A third of the class time is given to student preaching. P1401 is the first semester of a two-semester course set. It is recommended that students take the set in order and in successive semesters from the same professor. It is offered in both a fall-spring and spring-fall sequence each year.
P1401 is required to to take P1402.