COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PRE – Preaching
PRE 213 – Foundations of Biblical Preaching and Teaching: 3 credits
An introduction to the processes involved in developing biblical, Christ- centered sermons and classes aimed at fostering discipleship in the local church. Students will learn how to study a passage, draw out the main idea, and develop that into contextually relevant sermons and teachings for use in various settings.
Prerequisites: COM 123, BIB 103 when applicable, BIB 213, OLT 123 and NWT 113
PRE 343 – Advanced Biblical Preaching: 3 credits
An advanced course in sermon preparation and delivery. Emphasis is given to systematic exposition of Scripture within its context. Focus is placed on techniques for preaching from epistolary, narrative, poetic, and prophetic passages. A laboratory approach stresses actual classroom practice and sermon evaluation.
Prerequisite: PRE 213
PRE 353 – Preaching in Pastoral Ministry: 3 credits
This course builds upon Foundations of Biblical Preaching (PRE 213) and equips the student to preach from a variety of biblical genres with contemporary relevance.
Prerequisite: PRE 213
PRE 413 – Evangelistic Preaching: 3 credits
Examines style, form and content of sermons designed to lead the hearers to become Christians. The student will construct and deliver at least five evangelistic sermons.
Prerequisite: PRE 213
PRE 423 – Preaching in Youth Ministry: 3 credits
Examines style, form, content, and variety of sermons designed to bring the dynamic truth of the Word of God to the emerging generations. Techniques of communication to a post-Christian, postmodern, media-oriented, multitask centered culture are of primary concern. The student will prepare, deliver, and evaluate sermons for use in a variety of settings to impact youth.
Prerequisite: PRE 213
PRE 433 – Preaching Cross-Culturally: 3 credits
Emphasizes preparation to preach in a cross-cultural setting. Narrative and dialogue style preaching, contextualization, adapting messages to local culture and speaking through an interpreter will be explored.
Prerequisite: PRE 213
PRE 443 – Preaching from Jesus’ Parables: 3 credits
Examines the formation and intent of Jesus’ parables and their effect on the hearers. The student will construct and deliver sermons from Gospel parables.
Prerequisites: NWT 223 and PRE 213
PRE 463 – Preaching on Doctrinal Issues: 3 credits
This course will examine the importance of sound doctrine in preaching. It introduces both theory and practice of preaching doctrine from various biblical genres. The student will construct and deliver sermons based on the Statement of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God.
Prerequisites: THE 233 and PRE 213
PRE 473 – Preaching in Children’s Ministry: 3 credits
How to plan and construct sermons for children. Methods of visualizing the Gospel will be presented. Special emphasis is given to altar calls, altar ministry, and age-level appropriate preaching for response.
Prerequisite: PRE 213
PRE 483 – Preaching from the Gospels: 3 credits
This is an advanced preaching class that will focus upon preaching from three specific genres of the Gospels. The genres to be covered included Gospel narratives, parables and prophetic passages. Emphasis is given to systematic exposition of Scripture within its context. Focus is placed on techniques for preaching Gospel passages. A laboratory approach will be taken which stresses actual classroom practice and sermon evaluation.
Prerequisite: PRE 213
PRE 491, 492 and 493 – Topics in Preaching: 1-3 credits
Special topics of varied interest are offered as needed and as resources permit.