Department: Homiletics

CodeNameDescription
HOM5511PROCLAIMING WORD OF GODThis is the foundational course on preaching. It is concerned with both the construction and delivery of sermons. It involves the important relationship that preaching has with exegesis, theology, and hermeneutics. Special attention is given to the p...
HOM6613PREACHING IN CONTEMPORARY CTXThis course is concerned with the task in assisting students in understanding contemporary North American cultural milieu and then to assist students to preach skillfully under the anointing of the Holy Spirit in that milieu. The course will give att...
HOM6615PREACHING IN BLACK TRADITIONThis course is intended to introduce students to the history of the black preaching tradition in the United States, and to the various forms of preaching that are presently employed by black preachers throughout the country. The primary emphasis will...
HOM6617ORAL COMMUNICATIONThis course is designed to provide students with multiple opportunities for oral communication in the context of Christian worship. Each student will preach twice in the class setting. Students will also be called upon to publicly read from selected...
HOM6618PREACHING FROM OLD TESTAMENTThis course is designed to introduce students to the challenges and opportunities of preaching from the various literary genres of the Old Testament. The course will focus on the major personalities, theological themes, and defining historical event...
HOM6695PREACHING PRACTICUMThis follow-up course to HOM 5511 assumes all of the skills and readings that were presented there. The focus in the practicum is to build upon the exegetical, sermon delivery and other skills that students encountered in HOM 5511.
HOM7700CONFERENCE/SEMINAR PREACHINGCredit is available for those who attend approved conferences and seminars. Students should check with the chairperson of the respective department (Biblical Studies, Christian History, Theology and Philosophy or Practical Theology) for reading and w...
HOM7790PILOT COURSE IN HOMILETICSUncatalogued courses are offered occasionally to enrich the offerings of a major and to tap the resources of department faculty and visiting scholars. Specific course titles and descriptions are available when the course is scheduled.
HOM7795INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HOMIndependent Studies are designed to cover specialized material not usually included in a course offering listed in the catalog.