Specialization in Preaching
A student who takes this specialization will be able to construct sermons that are biblically and theologically faithful, as well as contextually and rhetorically fitting. In addition, they will be able to synthesize a philosophy of preaching informed by biblical theology, Christian history, and current culture.
This specialization consists of any four of the three3-credit hour electives below for a total of twelve12-credit hours. Only one BIBL elective may be used towards the completion of the Preaching Specialization.
In addition to the Master of Divinity learning outcomes, students with a specialization in Preaching should, with graduate-level competency, be able to:
- Construct sermons that are biblically and theologically faithful, as well as contextually and rhetorically fitting.
- Synthesize a philosophy of preaching informed by biblical theology, Christian history and/or current culture.
Specializations
Specialization in Preaching (15 credits)
Preaching Courses
Must take at least 9 hours of the following PROC electives:
| PROC-520 | Transformational Communication | 3 |
| PROC-525 | Effective Communication With Children And Youth | 3 |
| PROC-610 | Narrative Preaching | 3 |
| PROC-615 | Wesleyan Homiletics | 3 |
| PROC-620 | Preaching With Empathy: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Incarnational Homiletics | 3 |
| PROC-630 | Africana Preaching | 3 |
| PROC-650 | Preaching the Life of Christ | 3 |
Biblical Courses
May take up to 3 hours of the following BIBL electives:
Electives
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 75 |
