PSP 215N Expository Speaking St. Louis Christian College PSP 215N EXPOSITORY SPEAKING Professor: 3 Credit Hours Spring 2016 Monday Evenings: April 4-June 20 Course Prerequisites: n/a 6:00-7:50 PM MISSION STATEMENT St. Louis Christian College pursues excellence in the Word and develops servant leaders for urban, suburban, rural, and global ministry. COURSE DESCRIPTION This skill-building course is designed to help students develop and deliver effective expository speeches. Students will explore areas such as research, organization of information, and logical thinking. They will also develop their skills in public speaking, Biblical exegesis, and presentation of logical Biblical thought. 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 This course meets the following AIM divisional objective: Given classroom instruction in procedures and techniques, the student will demonstrate the exposition of a Biblical passage through the construction and delivery of effective sermons and/or lessons by receiving positive assessments from both a field supervisor and a professor in the division. 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 preaching and teaching. 3. Construct three 12-15 minute sermons (NOTE: Manuscript copies must be presented to the professor before you preach. It is recommended that you preach from notes, not the manuscript. (Watch for plagiarism which in preaching today usually means preaching a sermon or major parts of a sermon that you found online. I suggest footnoting 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 Secrets of Dynamic Communications in its entirety. (10 quizzes) 2. Required Textbooks: 1. Davis, Ken, Secrets of Dynamic Communications, W Publishing Co, Thomas Nelson, 2013. 3. Sermon Notebook: Listen to 8 sermons in their entirety. 4 from online that are at least 20 minutes; 4 from legitimate worship services (i.e., not dorm devotions). List the following information. IDEAS Speaker Location Text Topic of sermon Outline of sermon s development Specific applications in the sermon Preaching Idea Bold Prayer, Mountain Christian Church, Joppa, Maryland (Perhaps the best sermon I have ever heard) ermon by Kyle Idleman, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY, We Are Committed, October 11, 2015 http://www.eastside.com/findingyourwayback#fywbcontent, I Wish I Could Start Over, Gene Appel, Eastside Christian Church, Fullerton, CA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkyyfph08og, Jerry Taylor, "Know No Other God" ACU lectures Listen to 4 sermons of your own choice either online or in person 4. Sermon Series and Worksheets: Develop a four-week series from passages in 2 Thessalonians. The series should include the following components: Series title Four texts with an explanation of how each text develops the series What purpose does this specific sermon serve in the series? 5. Preaching: Preach three times in class. The sermon will not exceed 15 minutes. The student may use a one-page outline and should dress professionally. The student should turn in the following document for each sermon: manuscript (5 pages).. (Watch for plagiarism which in preaching today usually means preaching a sermon or major parts of a sermon that you found online. I suggest footnoting sermons. 6. Illustrations: Begin a file of illustrations. Find or create 10 illustrations. Type them out with explanation useful for the future. Each illustration should be around 50 words. Each illustration should be paired with a biblical text. You will be taught to do this in class. 2 S
7. Attendance & Participation: Class participation honor grade. Students who attend every class session will receive 100% for this portion of their grade. The grade will be adjusted accordingly depending on the number of class sessions attended during the semester. A student with absences over the College s 25% rule will fail. According to the St. Louis Christian College catalog, once a student has missed over 25% of a total course, the Academic Dean will immediately withdraw them. Participation The in-class participation score is an evaluation by the professor of the student s in-class involvement in activities, discussions, alertness, helpfulness, positive learning contributions and compliance to classroom rules. COURSE ASSESSMENT 1. Reading 10 points, 10 quizzes worth 1 point each. 2. Sermon Notebook 8 points, 8 items worth 1 point each. 3. Sermon Series and Worksheets 8 points, 4 items worth 2 points each. 4. Preaching 54 points, 3 items worth 18 points each. 5. Illustrations 10 points, 5 items worth 2 points each 6. Attendance & Participation 10 points, Class participation honor grade. Students who attend every class session will receive 100% for this portion of their grade. The grade will be adjusted accordingly depending on the number of class sessions attended during the semester. No absences 10 points 1 absence 8 points 2 absences 7 points 3 classes Fail class COURSE SCHEDULE April 4 Syllabus and Lecture April 11 Lecture, 2 illustrations due April 18 Lecture, materials from 2 outside sermons due April 25 Lecture or Preach, 2 illustrations due May 2 Lecture or Preach, sermon series due May 9 Lecture or Preach,, materials from 2 outside sermons due May 16 Lecture or Preach, 2 illustrations due May 23 Lecture or Preach, materials from 2 outside sermons due May 30 No Class June 6 Lecture or Preach, 2 illustrations due June 13 Lecture or Preach, 2 illustrations due June 20 Lecture or Preach, materials from 2 outside sermons due 3
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. 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. 4
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 it off and possibly not bring it to class again. 8. Cell Phones: Cell phones are not allowed in class. Not even to read the Bible. If you are expecting an emergency call, you can be reached via the Academic Secretary at 314-837-6777x1520. 9. Bible: Bring your Bible to class. Failure to do so will result in a zero participation score for the day. CONTACT INFORMATION 1. Spring 2015 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM 4 PM, contact Mrs. Pabarcus, 314-837-6777x1313, dpabarcus@stlchristian.edu for appointment. 2. Contact: Office: 314-837-6777x1300; Cell: 314.800.6866; gveech@stlchristian.edu 3. Office: White House 5