Hermeneutics is the science of interpretation and explanation that defines the laws whereby the meaning of the Scriptures is to be ascertained. This course will allow the student to exegete, or draw meaning from the Scriptures, rather than to impose meaning into them. The purpose of this course is to instruct how to use the typological and symbolical principles and guidelines of biblical interpretation.

Prerequisites: TH 203

Textbook:     

The purpose of this course is to present a definition and discussion of each of the principal types of sermons (i.e. topical, textual and expository).  Also, to deal with the mechanics of sermon construction, considering homiletical structure, the title, the introduction, the proposition, the divisions, the discussion, the use of illustrations, the application and the conclusion.

Prerequisites:

Textbook:      

• On the Preparation & Delivery of Sermons by John Broadus
• How to Prepare Bible Messages by James Braga

The purpose of this course is to present a definition and discussion of each of the principal types of sermons (i.e. topical, textual and expository).  Also, to deal with the mechanics of sermon construction, considering homiletical structure, the title, the introduction, the proposition, the divisions, the discussion, the use of illustrations, the application and the conclusion.

Prerequisites:

Textbook:      

• On the Preparation & Delivery of Sermons by John Broadus
• How to Prepare Bible Messages by James Braga

Homiletics continues to build upon the foundational knowledge students were exposed to the Homiletics I B105. In this class students will demonstrate methods of sermon preparation and delivery. Students will deal with cause and content of the Christian proclamation as it is intended to influence the hearers. Each student is required to prepare a sermon outline for classroom presentation, maintain a notebook for the instructor’s periodic review, and keep a daily journal.

Prerequisites: B105 Homiletics I

Textbook:      

• How To Prepare Bible Messages by James Braga

The objective of this course is to teach the conditions under which God’s presence draws near to us. For we see God’s presence is conditional. He doesn’t come simply because we want Him to. He comes when the conditions are right. Only as we maintain the conditions that He has ordained for His coming can we hope to know the joy of living in His presence on a daily, moment-by-moment basis.

The objective of this course is to teach the conditions under which God’s presence draws near to us. For we see God’s presence is conditional. He doesn’t come simply because we want Him to. He comes when the conditions are right. Only as we maintain the conditions that He has ordained for His coming can we hope to know the joy of living in His presence on a daily, moment-by-moment basis.