PSP 202 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL PREACHING 3 Credit Hours Spring 2016 Wednesday & Friday Course Prerequisites: BBI 211 & GSP 102 1:30-2:45 MISSION STATEMENT Saint Louis Christian College pursues excellence in the Word and develops servant leaders for urban, suburban, rural, and global ministry. COURSE DESCRIPTION The basic techniques of sermon construction and delivery are presented. The student is then given opportunities to put the instruction into practice by delivering at least two sermons in class. One of these sermons will be videotaped so the student may observe the presentation. This course builds upon the groundwork laid in Hermeneutics and the interpretive approach found in Grasping God s Word and the homiletical philosophical approach found in Biblical Preaching. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in The Interpretive Journey. COURSE RATIONALE The church possesses an important message. What should it do with that message? Communicate it well. Preaching is the church s first task. This class is an introduction to the preaching process. All ministers need to understand the basics of putting sermons together biblically and logically as well as the best methods for delivering the message. The course will also fulfill Division of Professional Objectives # 1, 2, 3, and 5. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DIVISION OBJECTIVES 1. Given opportunities to participate in classroom projects and ministry experiences, the student will exhibit the ability to communicate the biblical message clearly and contextually. 2. Upon completion of studies in evangelism and teaching, the student will be able to utilize diverse methodologies in order to lead a person to a saving relationship with Christ. 3. Through opportunities to participate in classroom, ministry and leadership experiences, the student will develop the ability to integrate Christians into an active involvement in a local church fellowship. 4. Having been exposed to effective church models and administrative procedures via classroom and field experiences the student will possess essential knowledge to organize and administrate a ministry within the basis of a biblical, historical, and socio-cultural context.
5. By means of the integration of classroom instruction, observation, and participatory leadership ministry opportunities, the student will cultivate a growing appreciation for and understanding of the biblical model of servant leadership. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon conclusion of this course, the learner should be able to: 1. Interpret a biblical text in such a way to determine the following: textual unit, topic, and exegetical idea. 2. Employ the big idea approach to biblical preaching. 3. Construct two 12-minute biblical sermons. 4. Demonstrate ability and creativity in oral communication. 5. Understand and implement a deductive approach to preaching. 6. Respectfully critique and learn from other communicators sermons. COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Reading: Read and digest Preaching God s Word its entirety. First, summarize the book s preaching process in a one-page outlined document using the authors ten steps and then list 15 insights gained from the book you will use in preaching. Second, read any 200 pages of Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: Colossians & Philemon including the introduction. Report the amount of pages read for each sermon on the day of delivery. Third, answer any four of the following questions from reading on Colossians & Philemon with a minimum of 2,000 words or 500 words per question. For example, if you choose to answer question 1, it is due on the day Question #1 appears on the Course Schedule. a. Required Questions: i. How did each author communicate his message? Mention specific textual instances. ii. What is the structure of each biblical book? Mention specific textual instances. iii. What are key themes in each biblical book? Mention specific textual instances. iv. What is each biblical book saying? Mention specific textual instances. v. What is the relevance of each biblical book for the church? vi. What are some specific, concrete applications that can be drawn from the book? b. Required Textbooks: i. Carter, Terry, et. al. Preaching God s Word. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. ii. Pao, David W. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: Colossians & Philemon. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2012. 2. Sermon Notebook: Listen to 12 sermons in their entirety. 4 from online that are at least 25 minutes; 4 from chapel speakers; the rest from legitimate worship services (i.e., not dorm devotions). List the following information: 2
a. Speaker b. Location c. Text d. Topic of sermon e. Outline of sermon s development f. Specific applications in the sermon g. Sermon Thesis Statement 3. Sermon Series and Worksheets: Develop a four-week series from passages in Colossians or Philemon. The series should include the following components: a. Series title b. Graphic c. Four texts with an explanation of how each text develops the series i.e., What purpose does this specific sermon serve in the series? d. All steps of Dr. Sanders Interpretive Journey Guide for each passage. The document can be found on SoldiersNet. e. Each sermon should be 2,000-2,500 words. f. Each sermon worksheet is due on the day you preach. 4. Preaching: Preach three times in class from texts in Colossians & Philemon (the first sermon will not be graded). The student should use the worksheet in the Sermon Series for this assignment. The sermon will be timed and not exceed 14 minutes. The student may use a one-page outline and should dress professionally. Before the student may preach, the 2,000 word Interpretive Journey Guide must meet the professor s standards as defined in the handout made available on SoldiersNet. The Interpretive Journey Guide must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on the day before the sermon is to be delivered. If the interpretive material is insufficient (i.e., not receiving an A ), the student will not preach and receive a zero on the sermon. Passages should be unfamiliar to the student. The student should turn in the following document for each sermon: a. Interpretive Journey Guide. b. Preaching Checklist Handout. c. Total word count should be 2,000 words. i. Consult three commentaries on the passage. ii. One background source. iii. Two word studies. iv. Copying and pasting information from sources such as Logos will not be accepted. d. Due to the size of the class, sermon times will be adjusted appropriately. Bible: Students are expected to bring a Bible to class. The professor uses the NASB, but you may bring another translation if you wish (not a paraphrase). Attendance: According to college guidelines, absentees that exceed 25% shall result in administrative withdrawal with a grade of F (see the college catalog). Students arriving in class more than 15 minutes late will be counted absent for that class period. 3
COURSE ASSESSMENT (EVALUATION) 1. Style: Use MLA format for all appropriate assignments. Font: Use Times New Roman, 12 Font, Single-spaced page formatting. All assignments must be typed, no exceptions. Failure to follow this formatting will result in a 10% penalty. 2. The course uses the grading scale in the school catalog. 3. The student s grade will be assessed by the following: COURSE REQUIREMENTS ASSIGNMENT TOTAL POINTS Reading Carter outline & insights 100 Pao reading 60 Colossians/Philemon questions 200 (50 pts x 4 questions) Sermon Notebook 12 sermons 240 (20 pts x 12 sermons) Sermon Series 4 week series 200 (50 pts x 4 sermons) Preaching Sermon #2 100 Sermon #3 100 COURSE SCHEDULE DATE DAY ASSIGNMENT DUE READING DUE CLASS TOPIC 13 Jan Wed Syllabus & Overview 15 Jan Fri Sermon Notebook #1 Getting the Topic 20 Jan Wed Question #1 Sermon 1 22 Jan Fri Sermon Notebook #2 Sermon 1 27 Jan Wed Series #1 Sermon 1 29 Jan Fri Carter Outline & Insights Carter Interpretive Journey 3 Feb Wed No Class - Boatman Sermon Structures 5 Feb Fri Question #2 Big Ideas & Topics 10 Feb Wed Sermon Notebook #3 Illustrations 12 Feb Fri Pulpit Presence 17 Feb Wed Sermon Notebook #4 Sermon 2 19 Feb Fri Question #3 Sermon 2 24 Feb Wed Sermon Notebook #5 Sermon 2 26 Feb Fri Series #2 Notebook Discussion 2 Mar Wed Sermon Notebook #6 4 Mar Fri Question #4 9 Mar Wed No Class Lab Week 11 Mar Fri No Class Lab Week 16 Mar Wed Sermon Notebook #7 Explaining the Text 18 Mar Fri Question #5 Illustrating the Text 23 Mar Wed Sermon Notebook #8/Series #3 Pao Applying the Text 25 Mar Fri No Class Spring Break 30 Mar Wed Sermon Notebook #9 Sermon 3 4
DATE DAY ASSIGNMENT DUE READING DUE CLASS TOPIC 1 Apr Fri Sermon 3 6 Apr Wed Sermon Notebook #10 Sermon 3 8 Apr Fri Question #6 13 Apr Wed Sermon Notebook #11 15 Apr Fri 20 Apr Wed Sermon Notebook #12 Series Discussion 22 Apr Fri Series #4 Notebook Discussion 26-28 Apr Final Exams Final Exams COURSE TEXTBOOKS Carter, Terry, et. al. Preaching God s Word. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. Pao, David W. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: Colossians & Philemon. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2012. See the following document on SoldiersNet: Interpretive Journey Guide COURSE STUDENT LEARNING RESOURCES Homiletics: Philosophies HOMILETICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY Buttrick, David. Homiletic: Moves and Structures. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1987. Robinson, Haddon W. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2001. Homiletics: Methodologies Carter, Terry G., J. Scott Duvall, and J. Daniel Hays. Preaching God's Word: A Hands-on Approach to Preparing, Developing, and Delivering the Sermon. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. Chapell, Bryan. Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2005. Edward, Kent. Deep Preaching: Creating Sermons That Go Beyond the Superficial. Nashville, TN: B & H Academic, 2009. Enyart, David. Creative Anticipation: Narrative Sermon Designs for Telling the Story. Bloomington, IN: XLibris, 2002. Eslinger, Richard L. The Web of Preaching: New Options in Homiletic Method. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2002. 5
Greidanus, Sidney. The Modern Preacher and the Ancient Text: Interpreting and Preaching Biblical Literature. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1988. Lowry, Eugene L. The Homiletical Plot: The Sermon as Narrative Art Form. Rev. ed. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001. Richard, Ramesh. Preparing Expository Sermons: A Seven-Step Method for Biblical Preaching. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2001. Stanley, Andy. Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irrestible Communication. Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 2006. Sunukjian, Donald R. Invitation to Biblical Preaching: Proclaiming Truth with Clarity and Relevance. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, 2007. Wilson, Paul Scott. Four Pages of the Sermon: A Guide to Biblical Preaching. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 1999. COURSE POLICIES 1. The Hundred: High quality writing in all assignments is expected. You are strongly encouraged to seek help from The Hundred for editing, research, preparation for exams, etc. 2. Learning Disabilities: If you have a diagnosed learning disability, please see the professor privately to discuss assessment measures that would enhance your ability to learn. 3. Late Policy: Due to the nature of this class and preaching, late work is not permitted. You can t turn a sermon in late in ministry. If you are gone, your work is expected at the beginning of class. Part of life is planning ahead. You will have technology problems, family issues, and emergencies every semester. You need to stay ahead to get things in on time. 4. Electronic Submissions: Electronic submissions are accepted for this class for certain assignments. The professor will mention those in class. 5. Course Modification: Please understand that the Professor reserves the right to modify this course plan by changing topics, due dates, or even an assignment as long as it does not add to the students work load. 6. Plagiarism: Any plagiarism or cheating will result in a Zero for the assignment and possible withdrawal from the course. 7. Electronic Devices: You are encouraged to bring your laptop, ipads, ipod, and other electronic devices used for note taking. However, using your electronic device for some purpose that is not class-related is not only inappropriate and dishonest but also distracting to students sitting nearby. If you are seen using your laptop, ipad and other electronic devices for something unrelated to class you will be asked to shut if off and possibly not bring it to class again. 6
CONTACT INFORMATION 1. Office Hours: 1 pm - 6 pm (Monday and Thursday) You may also schedule an appointment at other times 2. Email swomble@stlchristian.edu I prefer that you email me before calling 3. Campus Phone 314.837.6777 dial 9 then ext. 1420 7