Homiletics Course Syllabus

HOMILETICS

COURSE SYLLABUS (GUIDE)

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a study of the basic principles and techniques of sermon preparation and sermon delivery, complimented by practical exercises.

2. GENERAL OBJECTIVES

i. To assist the student in developing academic intellectual, technical and practical skills through effective preaching.

ii. To assist the student in developing an appreciation for discipline, initiative and responsibility.

iii.To assist the student in building a sound Christian philosophy in terms of personal style and professional techniques.

3. COURSE TEXTS ET. AL.

1.Bible

2. The Craft of Sermon Construction by W.E.Sangster

4. COURSE OUTLINE

1. Preaching and the Preacher

2. The Foundations of Preaching

3. The Classifications of Sermons

4. The Formal Elements of the Sermon

5. The Functional Elements of the Sermon

6. The Preparation of the Sermon

7. The Delivery of the Sermon

8. Practical Session

5. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. A critique of a recent sermon

2. Prepare and present a sermon during class [as an oral presentation.