Theological Exegesis for Preaching

This course Is an Introduction to theologically disciplined biblical preaching. We will examine the fourfold sense of scripture and Trinitarian and.Chrlstologlcal readings of scriptural texts. Students will be Introduced to the lectionary, its origins and its importance. This course will also cover the exegetical presuppositions and rhetorical styles of great preachers throughout the history of the Church. The course intends to train students to work theologically wtth scripture and to create robust sermon outlines and full sermon texts. Students will learn to use a variety of resources for preaching. Students will also engage ancient and medieval traditions of reading scripture, and understand their relevance and Importance in preaching. Finally, students will also be exposed to the rhetorical elements of preaching. Finally, students will also be exposed to the rhetorical elements of preaching and be challenged to incorporate these skills in their own work as preachers.