Dr. Roger Raymer, [email protected]
Dr. Scott Barfoot, [email protected]
DM465-1 Advanced Expository Preaching (3
hours) Summer 2017 – Dallas Theological
Seminary
July 3-7, 2017
ADVANCED EXPOSITORY PREACHING COHORT
SYLLABUS (v.2.10.17)
Residence One
DM101 The Ministry Leader (June 26-30, 2017 – 3 hours
(See details of a separate syllabus)
DM465-1 Advanced Expository Preaching One: Reaffirming and Refining the Art and
Discipline of Expository Preaching (July 3-7, 2017) - 3 hours
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
An advanced study of the practical art and discipline of expository preaching as practiced
in a church context. This specialty track will reaffirm and refine the principles of
homiletics. This course will specifically address preaching the major biblical genres with
accuracy and relevancy. Key aspects of this cohort specialty track are peer group
interactive learning and individual mentoring in homiletics.
This specialty track will be offered in three consecutive two-week residencies over a
three-year period.
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES
A.
Overall Objective
That each student, by reviewing the basic principles of homiletics, through
individual coaching during the development of each sermon, by carefully
developing and effectively preaching sermons, by self-evaluation, peer
evaluation and evaluation by the instructor will increase in homiletical
competency in each of the major biblical genres.
B.
Specific Cognitive Objectives
1. The student will grow in their understanding of the basic principles of
homiletics.
2. The student will develop and hone their understanding of expositional
preaching in each of the major biblical genres.
C.
Specific Affective Objectives
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Dr. Scott Barfoot, [email protected]
DM465-1 Advanced Expository Preaching (3
hours) Summer 2017– Dallas Theological Seminary
July 3-7, 2017
1. The student with advance in personal mastery of the preaching task.
2. The student will appreciate the value of interactive learning.
3. The student will appreciate the opportunity to receive knowledgeable
coaching and constructive criticism on their development and delivery of
selected sermons.
D.
Specific Behavioral Objectives
1. The student will develop enhanced preaching skills related to the focus of
the course.
2. The student will develop enhanced preaching skills in the major biblical
genres.
COURSE TEXTBOOKS
Required
Arthurs, Jeffrey. Preaching with Variety: How to Re-create the Dynamics of Biblical
Genres. Kregel Academic & Professional, 2007.
Gibson, Scott M. Preaching the Old Testament. Baker Books, 2006.
Fee, Gordon D., and Douglas Stuart. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. 3rd ed.
Zondervan, 2003.
Robinson, Haddon W., ed. Biblical Sermons: How Twelve Preachers Apply the
Principles of Biblical Preaching. Baker Academic, 1997.
Robinson, Haddon W. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository
Messages. 2nd ed. Baker Academic, 2001.
Sunukjian, Donald. Invitation to Biblical Preaching: Proclaiming Truth with Clarity and
Relevance. Kregel Academic & Professional, 2007.
Suggested
Chapell, Bryan. Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon. 2nd ed.
Baker Academic, 2005.
Litfin, Duane A. Public Speaking: A Handbook for Christians. 2nd ed. Baker Academic,
1992.
Robinson, Haddon W. Making a Difference in Preaching: Haddon Robinson on Biblical
Preaching. Edited by Scott M. Gibson and Scott Gibson. Baker Books, 2002.
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Dr. Roger Raymer, [email protected]
Dr. Scott Barfoot, [email protected]
DM465-1 Advanced Expository Preaching (3
hours) Summer 2017– Dallas Theological Seminary
July 3-7, 2017
Course Requirements
A. Pre-Resident Assignments
1. Prior to the first residency period all “required” texts are to be read or re-read.
Students will prepare a 2 to 4 page summary of each of the required texts to equip
the student to knowledgably participate in class discussions.
2. Each student will prepare and preach one (Sermon #1) message in his church
context from an assigned biblical genre. The outline, manuscript and message
(DVD) will be evaluated by a peer group (those assigned the same genre) and the
professor. The student will also present and defend that outline on the day that
genre is discussed.
3. Each student will prepare a 15-minute presentation reviewing an assigned
aspect of expository preaching accompanied by one page summary hand out for
each member of the cohort and power point support as needed.
4. Each student will prepare a 30-minute message (Sermon #2) from an assigned
biblical genre to be presented in class on the day that genre is discussed. The
message must include a one-page outline and a manuscript of the full extent of the
content to be delivered, not merely an annotated outline.
B. Resident Assignments
1. Each student will present a 15-minute review of an assigned aspect of
expository preaching providing a one page hand out which summarized the
content of the presentation. Power point support may be used as needed.
2. During the resident phase of this course, students will present their prepared
sermon (Sermon #2) on the day that genre is discussed.
3. Each student will present and defend the outline of the sermon (Sermon #1)
presented to his congregation prior to residency on the day that genre is discussed.
C. Post-Resident Assignments
1. The cohort will be divided into peer groups. Each peer group will be assigned
passages to preach in the two major biblical genres they have not yet preached.
Each peer group will be responsible to set up a schedule for their group when the
passages will be discussed and outlines presented by telephone and email. Each
member of the group will present and discuss his outline for the other members to
evaluate. Each member of the group will then present his outline to the lead
professor for approval. Each student will then prepare a complete sermon
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Dr. Roger Raymer, [email protected]
Dr. Scott Barfoot, [email protected]
DM465-1 Advanced Expository Preaching (3
hours) Summer 2017– Dallas Theological Seminary
July 3-7, 2017
manuscript and preach the sermon. The sermon will be recorded on video and
audio cd, DVD or sent online. It should be mailed or emailed to the professor
within the week following the giving of the sermon. This process will be repeated
for each of the assigned passages. In this way each member of the cohort will
have the opportunity to be coached, critiqued and mentored while preparing a
sermon in each of the major biblical genres (Sermon # 3, and Sermon #4).
2. After the two messages have been preached, a notebook will be compiled
which will contain a description of the students ministry setting (including the
history of the church and its current demographics), a copy of each of the sermon
manuscripts, an evaluation of each of the peer group conferences and a personal
evaluation of each of the messages and the response of the congregation.
3. During each post-residency period the student will work closely with his
mentoring professor in order to strengthen his expertise in homiletics. The
professor and student will work together on interpretation, outlining, sermon
development, preaching style and sermon delivery.
Elective(s):
- Homiletics Practicum – DM410 (emphasizing biblical genres) – Dr. Roger Raymer 3
hours (no residency requirement)
- Elective Preaching Course – 3 hours (residency scheduled for January 1-5, 2018)
Course Supplemental Information
DTS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the operation of any of its
programs and activities. To avoid discrimination the student is responsible for
informing the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities and the course
instructor of any disabling condition that will require modifications.
Course Policies
Letter/Numerical Grade Scale
A+
100
A
A-
99-
B+
91-93 C+
83-85 D+
75-77 F
96-98 B
94-95 B-
88-90 C
86-87 C-
80-82 D
78-79 D-
72-74
70-71
0-69
Weighing of Course Requirements for Grading
Sermon # 1
Sermon # 2
Sermon # 3
Sermon # 4
Review of Homiletics Presentation
Reading
Peer Group Evaluation Notebook
TOTAL:
15%
15%
15%
15%
15%
15%
10%
100%
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Dr. Scott Barfoot, [email protected]
DATE
TIME
MORNING
MONDAY
JULY 3
1. Introduction/
Orientation. Basics
of Expository
Preaching
(Raymer/Barfoot)
Student Presentation
and Review (Each
student team presents
15-20 minute review
followed by instructor
led class interaction):
Developing a Sermon
Calendar
TUESDAY
JULY 4
DM465-1 Advanced Expository Preaching (3
hours) Summer 2017 – Dallas Theological
Seminary
July 3-7, 2017
WEDNESDAY
JULY 5
THURSDAY
JULY 6
FRIDAY
JULY 7
2. Narratives: OT/NT
sermon and outline
(Raymer/Barfoot)
3. Epistles: sermon
and outline
(Raymer/Barfoot)
4. Poetry: sermon
and outline
(Raymer/Barfoot)
5. Prophetic,
Apocalyptic: sermon
and outline
(Raymer/Barfoot)
Student Presentation
and Discussion:
Student Presentation
and Discussion:
Student Presentation
and Discussion:
Student Presentation
and Discussion:
Sermon #1
Sermon #1
Sermon #1
Sermon #1
Outline #1
Outline #1
Outline #1
Outline #1
Sermon#2
Sermon #2
Sermon #2
Outline #2
Outline #2
Outline #2
Introductions
Conclusions
Illustrations
Central Idea
Outlines (deductive
and inductive)
Lunch
Break
11:30am-1:30pm –
Site Visit
AFTERNOON
Audience Analysis
Relevance
11:30pm-1:30pm
Site visit
Sermon #2
Sermon #3
Sermon #3
Oral Clarity
Verbal Delivery
Outline #2
Outline #3
Outline #3
Non-Verbal Delivery
Homiletical Process
Outline #3
Sermon #3
Sermon #4
Sermon Structures
(Each student will
provide a one page
summary of their
presentation)
Sermon #3
(Synthesis of practical
guidelines for preaching
this genre)
(Synthesis of
practical guidelines
for preaching this
genre)
Outline #4
Outline #3
(Synthesis of practical
guidelines for
preaching this genre)
(Synthesis of practical
guidelines for preaching
this genre)
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