Ministry Electives 6 hours TOTAL 123 Hours 74
- Subject
- PREA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- hours
- Type
- course
- Source
- www.midsouthchristian.edu
4 courses with the subject PREA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Ministry Electives 6 hours TOTAL 123 Hours 74
Engaging deeply with Scripture, this course guides students through the process of expository sermon preparation—from selecting a passage to thorough analysis, exposition, and application. Students will learn to uncover the rich layers of meaning in biblical texts and to present these truths in a manner that is both engaging and edifying. Emphasis will be placed on mastering the techniques of effective sermon construction and delivery, ensuring sermons are biblically accurate, contextually relevant, and communicatively clear. Through lectures, workshops, and peer review sessions, students will refine their preaching skills, with a particular focus on applying homiletical principles to a variety of biblical genres.
"Preaching from the Old Testament" inspires students to engage deeply with the Old Testament's text, exploring its genres, themes, and relevance today. Emphasis will be placed on developing sermon and lesson plans that faithfully convey the messages of the Old Testament and apply them to contemporary life. 124
"Narrative Preaching" delves into the methodologies and practices of incorporating storytelling into sermon development and delivery. Emphasis will be placed on identifying narrative structures within the Bible and applying narrative techniques to sermon construction, enabling preachers to communicate theological truths in ways that are memorable, engaging, and transformative. Through practical exercises, peer feedback, and analysis of exemplary narrative sermons, students will learn how to harness the power of story to make Scripture resonate with the hearts and minds of contemporary audiences.
Source: Mid-South Christian College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59