This course focuses on the content and message of the Gospels, as well as the theological perspectives of the Gospel writers. The practice of exegesis will be emphasized.
Students will be able to:
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Understand the origin, message, and purpose of each Gospel.
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Exegete this form of literature.
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Apply exegesis to preaching, other pastoral responsibilities, and issues of the present day.
- Instructor: Russell Sisson
This course focuses on preaching the gospel from the Old and New Testaments.
Students will be able to:
- Articulate a theology of proclamation.
- Exegete a variety of biblical passages for preaching.
- Evaluate sermons for biblical integrity, theological soundness, internal logic, and delivery, and appropriate insights gained from the evaluation of their own sermons.
- Develop plans for ordering and delivering sermons in their congregational and communal context.
- Facilitator: Robert Brown