An introduction to the principles and practices of preaching, including a survey of the minister and his personal life. Emphasis is given to the study of homiletics, the role of the preacher, and the preparation and delivery of Biblical sermons.

Designed to build confidence in public speaking. Students give short speeches on various subjects. Effective public reading of scripture is also addressed.

Assignments given in this class relate to elements of sermon preparation and delivery covered in Introduction to Homiletics (taken in the same term).

Emphasis is placed on preaching from a short text and preaching a series of sermons from one of the Epistles.

Students are assigned various biblical topics and are expected to prepare and deliver well-organized sermons.

Focuses on the dynamics of teaching a Sunday morning adult Bible class and how it differs from preaching a sermon

Focuses on teaching in a variety of settings outside the Sunday Bible class

Narrative preaching is emphasized; preaching from the wisdom literature and the prophets is covered, as is making connections between Old Testament passages and New Testament fulfillments.

Development and presentation of sermons for weddings and funerals; also instruction in ministering effectively at such times.