CM101 Basic Elements of Preaching: An Introduction to Homiletics
CM102 Invitation to Biblical Preaching I: Theological, Historical, and Pragmatic Reasons for Preaching
CM103 Invitation to Biblical Preaching II: Preaching Biblical Sermons
CM104 Introducing Biblical Preaching: Preaching with Depth
CM151 Preparing and Delivering Christ-Centered Sermons I: Foundations and Structures
CM152 Preparing and Delivering Christ-Centered Sermons II: Communicating a Theology of Grace
CM153 Preparing and Delivering Christ-Centered Sermons III: Advanced Techniques and Theory
In Basic History of Preaching, Dr. Gary Carr surveys the history of preaching from the early church to the present. He begins with an introduction to the origins of preaching in classical Greek rhetoric and then highlights notable preachers and their contribution to the nature of preaching in the time of the Church Fathers, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and the succeeding centuries up to modern times.
Describe the origins of preaching in classical Greek rhetoric
Trace the development of the practice of preaching from the early church to modern times
Identify several key contributors to the development of preaching
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
Greek Origins
From Cicero to the Early Church
Downloading and Using the Perseus Classics Collection
Early Adopters
Searching the Early Church Fathers Collection
Chrysostom
Search a Custom Collection of Chrysostom’s Writings
Early Medieval Preaching
Studying Medieval Preachers in History Books
Savonarola
Using the Timeline to Study the Life of Savonarola
John Wycliffe
Exploring the Community Pricing Program with Focus on Medieval Works
Martin Luther
François Fénelon
John Calvin
John Wesley
George Whitefield
Jonathan Edwards
Observing the Contents of Jonathan Edwards’ Preaching
Charles Finney
Charles Spurgeon
Dwight L. Moody
Phillips Brooks
John Jasper
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Phoebe Palmer and Other Female Preachers
Aimee Semple McPherson
Fulton Sheen
Billy Sunday
Using the Handbook of Contemporary Preachingto Improve Sermon Style
Billy Graham
G. Campbell Morgan
James Stewart
George Buttrick
Harry Fosdick
Two Resources Useful for Researching Historical Christians
Today’s Preachers
Finding and Bookmarking Resources from Modern Preachers
Title: CM100 Basic History of Preaching
Instructor: Gary Carr
Publisher: Lexham Press
Publication Date: 2014
Product Type: Logos Mobile Education
Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts, audio, and video resources
Courses: 1
Video Hours: 2
Dr. Gary Carr is vice president for adult and graduate studies at Southern Wesleyan University, overseeing administration operations and providing leadership for faculty services, student services, and chaplains’ services. He served as vice president for translations for the International Bible Society and as division chaplain, 2nd Marine Division and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. In addition, Dr. Carr has served as command chaplain aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk and Battle Force Seventh Fleet. He is an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church and served as pastor for the Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church in Michigan.