This course will provide sound exegesis is the foundation to persuasive preaching. This course seeks to prepare those in declaring the Gospel utilizing expository preaching. Particularly, the C. H. Mason Institute desires to help develop spiritual character in the execution of a servant’s ministerial calling, all while remaining sensitive to the task of “rightly dividing the Word of God.”
GENERAL OVERVIEW
This course is a basic overview to center students on preparing expository sermons and deriving homiletical values from the Word of God. This course highlights the general practices of communication and is aimed at providing a model upon which students can establish an effective life-discipline of study. The total objective is to acquaint students with understanding the power of correctly preaching the Word of God and to develop an awareness of being a servant before the people of God.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Students will be briefed on general protocols within the Church Of God In Christ.
- Students will uncover and learn about their spiritual calling.
- Student will develop knowledge concerning representing God and being a servant.
- Student will be acquainted with the responsibility, accountability, organizational and personal integrity needed as one of the leaders of the church.
- Student will be guided to understand the value in effectively communicating.
- Student will be acquainted with homiletics for the art of presenting a sermon.
- Student will augment or develop a passion for hermeneutics to enhance Biblical interpretation for sermon preparation.
COURSE TEXT(S) AND RESOURCES (MATERIALS)
1) Official Manual of the Church of God In Christ, Howard Clinebell 2011
2) Bible – King James Version only needed as textbook (optional-other versions may be
used by student) Optional Resources
3) Dictionary
4) Optional-Concordance and other study helps as needed.
COURSE POLICIES
The instructor will adhere to all C. H. Mason Jurisdiction Institute policies pertaining to attendance, make-up tests, auditing, etc. Students are expected to be familiar with these policies. Any absenteeism, late assignments, etc. must be cleared (in advance) with the instructor. Where attendance is expected you must be present for at least 90% of the class to be counted as present. You are allowed (2) two absences. It is extremely important for you to attend class, stay current with the material, and actively participate to benefit from this course. You will be responsible for and tested on both the text and lecture material. If miss a class, it is your responsibility to request and obtain information/material given (e.g., announcements, notes, schedule modifications, etc.) from a classmate.
In addition, class sessions may not be photographed, audio, or video recorded by student(s). Technology may only be used for note taking and course related activities during class. Students violating this will be dismissed from class. If you require an exception/accommodation regarding use of technology, please discuss your situation with your instruction who will present to the Dean for approval.
COURSE PROCEDURE
This course will be taught using multiple instructional methods, primarily virtual
conference lectures. Virtual conference lectures will be used to introduce important
topics and highlight specific content within each chapter. Additional instructional
methods will include lecture with PowerPoint, case study with group discussion, oral
presentation with an associated critical discussion/real-time application, and video
discussion. Typically, chapters will be introduced via lecture format and incorporate
interpretive discussions. Following the lecture presentation, students will complete
homework and engage in further study online using the primary literature to further
illustrate the topic and expand learning.
Typical class outline:
- Announcements with students (Question and Answers-Q&A)
- Chapter/Lesson Introduction
- Lecture/Video
- Student Participation – Discussion
- Lecture/Video
- Student Participation – Discussion
- Announcements, Reminders, Student Q & A, and Student Assignment.
Lectures will be presented by PowerPoint; student interactions may be focused in one-on-one or small group discussions. *Assignments will be delivered and completed online. Lectures are geared toward real-time application of personnel, organization, and supervision.
ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE PREPARATION
Successfully students usually devote a minimum of (8) eight hours per week to study and prepare. Readiness to learn means that you are prepared to discuss the content, its practical relevance and real-time application. I have found that successful students:
- Read assigned material before class.
- Actively participate in class discussions and other relevant thought-provoking questions.
- Review online content prior to completing assignments.
Use the schema below to interpret point’s calculation for assignments.
