Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 
    
2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Preaching Concentration


Required Modules

CHMN 743 - Prophetic Preaching in the Worship Context

Credits: 4
Participants will develop a biblically-based Adventist theology of prophetic preaching and worship. Use of scripture, communication theory, and cognitive psychology to connect with contemporary audiences, and diverse preaching expressions will be examined. Includes advanced work in the area of hermeneutics, exposition, contextualization, and sermon design.

Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
College Code: SEM

CHMN 744 - A History of Preaching

Credits: 5
This module explores the history of preaching, its process of personalities and trends. Participants investigate and define the beliefs, practices and identity of four preaching styles that have dominated preachers and schools of preaching. Includes a discussion of unusual and/or important contributions to preaching in the 20th–21st century.

Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
College Code: SEM

CHMN 748 - Preaching the Literary Forms of the Bible

Credits: 5
Examination of biblical literature, including historical narrative, NT epistles, and apocalyptic passages for preaching.  The skill of storytelling and how stories are processed by the human mind.  Reflection on the challenges and opportunities within epistolary and apocalyptic biblical texts. Includes rhetorical and oral performance techniques to bring sermons to life.

Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
College Code: SEM