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CHMN 505

BIBLICAL PREACHING InMinistry Intensive - Fall 2014

Dr. Hyveth Williams

S E V E N T H - D A Y A D V E N T I S T T H E O L O G I C A L S E M I N A R Y


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CHMN 505

BIBLICAL PREACHING INMINISTRY INTENSIVE - FALL 2014

GENERAL CLASS INFORM ATION

Class location: Canadian Union College Class time/day: Sunday 6-8 pm

M-Th 8-12:30 and 1:30-5:30 pm Date: November 2-6, 2014 Credits offered: 3

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT

Instructor: Dr. Hyveth Williams Telephone: 269-471-6363 Email: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Biblical Preaching:

A study of the basic theological, theoretical, and procedural principles required for the construction and delivery of effective biblical/expository sermons. Opportunity for students to do supervised preaching in class and receive constructive feedback. Required for students with no previous formal training in preaching. Prerequisite: None


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COURSE M ATERIALS

Required:

• The Bible

• Carter, Terry; Duvall, J Scott; Hays, J. Daniel. Preaching God’s Word: A Hands-on Approach to Preaching, Developing, and Delivering the Sermon. Zondervan, Grand Rapids: 2005. Read before the first sermon

• Morris, Derek. Powerful Biblical Preaching: Practical Pointers From Master Preachers. Derek

Morris: 2012 (paperback).

• Robinson, Haddon W. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages 2nd Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2001. Read before the

second sermon. Recommended:

• BOOKS – Best, Harold M. Unceasing Worship: Biblical Perspectives on worship and the Arts. Downers Grove, IL., InterVarsity Press, 2003. Childers, Jana. Birthing The Sermon: Women Preachers on the Creative Process. St. Louis, MO., Chalice Press, 2001.

Collins, Jim. Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make The Leap . . . and Others Don’t. Harper Collins Publishers, 2001. Evans, Tony. Tony Evans’ Book of Illustrations: Stories, Quotes, and Anecdotes. Chicago, IL. Moody Press, 2009.

• Noren, Carol M. The Woman In The Pulpit. Abingdon Press, Nashville: 1992 (Paperback)

• BIBLE - Multiple versions/Paraphrases Various versions with explanation and application notes

• DICTIONARIES W. E. Vine. Vine’s Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words. The Bible Publishers, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 1978


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Harris, Laird R., Archer, Jr, Gleason Z., Waltke, Bruce K. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. Moody Press, Chicago. 1980 Buttrick, George Arthur, ed., The Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible: An Illustrated Encyclopedia (5 vols). Abingdon Press, Nashville. 1962 Robertson, Archibald Thomas. Word Picture of the New Testament. Broadman Press, Nashville, Tennessee. 1960 Botterweck, Johannes G., Ringren, Fabray, eds. Theological Dictionary of the Old

Testament. William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, MI. 1995

• COMMENTARIES

Barclay, William. The Daily Study Bible Series (17 Vols. New Testament). The Westminster Press, Philadelphia.1975

Nichol, Francis D., ed. Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary. Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington, D.C.

• ENCYCLOPEDIAS

Willimon, William H., Lischer, Richard, eds. Westminster John Knox Press. Louisville, Kentucky. 1995

Tan, Paul Lee. Encyclopedia of 15,000 Illustrations: Signs of the Times. Bible Commentators, Inc. Dallas, Texas.

• WEB SITES FOR VIDEO/MOVIE ILLUSTRATIONS


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OUTCOMES

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) Masters of Divinity (MDIV) Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate spiritual growth through the use of spiritual disciplines. 2. Explain Scripture in an exegetically and theologically sound manner from an Adventist

perspective. 3. Engage in biblical and theological reflection as the basis for ministry. 4. Design and lead biblically, theologically sound and contextually relevant public worships that

incorporate calls to a decision for Christ and membership in the Seventh-day Adventist Church community.

5. Apply the principles of pastoral care to all aspects of ministry. 6. Organize, equip and mobilize congregations for effective, ethnic, and cross-cultural mission and

ministry. 7. Demonstrate advanced understanding of Christian history; Seventh-day Adventist history;

theology and practice; and the influence of Ellen G. White on Adventist history, theology, and lifestyle.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) the students should be able to: 1) Primary objectives:

A. Place particular emphasis on the biblical, scholarly and practical elements of Biblical preaching.

B. Prepare for in-class preaching.

C. Develop the necessary skills for preparation, composition, delivery and critique of sermons.

2) Secondary objectives:

A. Listen critically and constructively evaluate peers and self in a supportive, supervised environment.

B. Become familiar with contemporary literature in Biblical preaching and the latest scholarship in Biblical preaching.

TOPICS AND ASSIGNM ENTS

This will be provided as a handout during the first day of class


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GRADING AND ASSESSME NT

Credit-Hour Definitions

A professional 2-credit course taken at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary requires a total of 90 hours for course lectures, reading requirements and written assignments. For this course, the instructor estimates that this total of 90 hours (135 for 3 cr. hr. students) will be distributed in the following activities.

This will take intentionality and time on your part. Course load is guided by the expectation that students will spend a total of 45 hours of course exposure to earn 1 hour of academic credit. That translates into 90 hours invested for a 2-credit class, and 135 hours for a 3-credit course. Students are advised to spend their time accordingly to meet course requirements and deadlines.

Following is a rule of thumb to help guide your reading, research, and writing for Seminary courses:

• Average reading speed 15-20 pages/hr. • Average writing speed 3 hr./page • Exam preparation 4-8 hours

Based on these averages, requirements for this class will take the average student the following

Distribution of Hours for CHMN505

Classroom Instruction 30 Assignment #1 - Video Reflection Paper 01 Reading (640 pages) 35 Assignment #2 – Video Reflection Paper 01 Assignment #3 – Book Review 03 Preaching Preparation Time 20

Total hours 90

Additional Hours for 3 credit hour Students

Reading (722pages) 35

1 book review

Preaching Preparation time for 2 extra sermons

05

05

Total hours 45


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GRADING CRITERIA AND COURSE ASSESSMENT ITEMS

Criteria for Grades

• Up to forty percent of your final grade may be earned by your written performance on the following: a) A sermon Preparation Paper for each sermon (5% each). Follow the instructions on

class handout SERMON PREPARATION PAPER FORMAT GUIDE. This paper must be handed in to the Instructor along with a full manuscript of the sermon the day before you are scheduled to preach.

b) A full verbatim manuscript (4-6 pages) of each sermon (5% each).

c) A (1-2 page) response/reflection on DVD sermon viewed in class and/or assigned reading (10%).

d) A Reflection paper on the pre-assigned reading (Robinson – Biblical Preaching) to be submitted the third morning of the Seminar (10%).

• Up to sixty percent of your final grade may be earned by your performance during the delivery of two 20-minute sermons in class (30% each). One sermon must from the Old Testament and the other from the New Testament, reflecting the literary form it represents. One sermon will be preached during the Seminar and will be videotaped according to equipment availability. This sermon will be evaluated by fellow students and the Instructor, with a one-on-one coaching with the Instructor as time allows. The second sermon will be preached in your local congregation and a video plus manuscript and preparation paper sent to the Instructor.

• Passing Grades

To qualify for a passing grade, each student must preach one sermon in the Seminar; meet; hand in two written sermon manuscripts (one during the Seminar and the other with the video sermon preached in your church), Two preparation papers, one reflection/response to DVDs or assigned reading.

• Grading Scale:

A 93-‐100 % A-‐ 90-‐92 % B+ 87-‐89 % B 83-‐86 % B-‐ 80-‐82 % C+ 77-‐79 % C 73-‐76 % C-‐ 70-‐72 %


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D+ 67-‐69 % D 63-‐66 % D-‐ 60-‐62 % F 0-‐59 %

Late Submission

Up to ten percent of any assignment grade may be deducted for late submission of assessment items unless prior arrangement was made with the Instructor. You may email your assignments to the instructor, but make sure your name is on the document and not just the email.

Final Examination The second sermon will be presented in place of a final examination.


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ASSESSM ENT GUIDELINES

GRADING RUBRIC FOR WRITTEN REPORTS

Elements Exceptional

31-40 percent

Proficient

21-30 percent

Satisfactory

11-20 percent

Emerging

6-10 percent

Unsatisfactory

0-5 percent

Communication and language

Very interesting, inspiring, thought provoking, well articulated; no more than two spelling mistake and grammatical or style error per page.

Is articulate, holds the reader’s attention – no more than three spelling, grammatical or style errors per page

Paper is generally well-written, but sometimes lacks relevance to the topic. Has many spelling, grammatical, style errors

Paper is not well-written or focused on the subject, is full of grammatical, spelling and style errors

Paper is poorly written, lacks relevance and thoughtfulness. Has multiple mistakes in grammar, spelling and style

Development

Succinct thesis, creative, unique insights making reading inviting. Demonstrates attention to author’s concepts/insights on the subject. Discovers and summarizes the theme; expresses personal, independent insights and exhibits comprehensive reading and research of the topic. Ideas flow logically with excellent transitions

Thesis is clear, insightful and demonstrates extensive reading and research of topic. Expresses personal, independent insights in response to the subject matter. Ideas flow logically, with good transitions

Thesis is unclear, demonstrates limited reading and research. Not all ideas flow logically, transitions weak and not clear evidence of comprehension of the subject

Reflections on DVDs or CDs of sermons are well organized and demonstrate thoughtful evaluation of the content. Personal reactions are clear and written without disparaging the speaker.

Thesis and reflections are unclear, references to reading and research poor and ideas irrelevant to topic

Conclusion

A clear summary of personal reflections and/or reaction to review of the subject including likes or dislikes

Includes personal reflections and/or reaction to review of the subject

Has some merit, but weak in summation of subject

Reflections of DVD/CDs are comprehensive, but of articles lack personal reaction/responses

Reflections not well thought out or presented with poor documentation of ideas or facts


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GRADING RUBRIC FOR SERMONS PREACHED IN CLASS

Elements Exceptional

50-60 percent

Proficient

35-49 percent

Satisfactory

30-34 percent

Emerging

20-29 percent

Unsatisfactory

0-19 percent

Sermon Content Demonstrates excellent exegesis; contains creative illustrations; clear alliterations; outstanding Research. Analysis of pericope, Structure & Organization reflecting the Ten Basic Steps presented in class or assigned reading. Applications are inspiring, relevant and meaningful; Conclusion & Appeal are very clear and persuasive

Demonstrates very good exegesis, illustrations, alliterations, research, analysis of pericope, structure & Organization reflecting the Ten Basic Steps presented in class or assigned reading. Applications are relevant and meaningful; Conclusion and appeal persuasive

Demonstrates good exegesis, but lacks interesting illustrations, insightful research and analysis of periscope, has acceptable structure and organization. Does not adequately reflect the Ten Basic Steps form class lectures and assigned reading. Applications, conclusion and appeal are weak

Demonstrates poor exegesis, has no illustrations; lacks good exercise of research and analysis; Ten Basic Steps of structure and organization lacking; conclusion and appeal poor

Uses eisegesis and proof-text methods; does not demonstrate understanding or adherence to any of the rules required for a passing grade

Method/Form/Type Demonstrates excellent understanding and adherence to sermon definitions such as Expository, Topical, Textual and Narrative forms of preparation. Effective use of Inductive and/or Deductive methods, devoid

Demonstrates very good understanding/ adherence to sermon definitions. Clear use of Inductive and/or Deductive method with little or no eisegesis or Proof-texting

Demonstrates good understanding and adherence to sermon definitions. Uses Inductive and/or Deductive method and has little or no eisegesis or Proof-texting

Shows mediocre understanding and adherence to sermon definitions; does not demonstrate creativity and good use of the forms, methods or types of preaching as discussed in class

Does not demonstrate adherence or understanding of methods, types and sermon definitions discussed in class


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of eisegesis or Proof-texting

Delivery Style:

Expository; Narrative; Biographical; Black; Prophetic; Extemporaneous; Manuscript; Memorization; Note less; Outline

Excellent employment of any of the styles of preaching

Very good employment of any of the styles of preaching

Good employment of any of the styles of preaching

Mediocre use of styles of preaching, voice and oral communications skills

Poor Demonstrates the spirit of a divine call, but needs intensive coaching to bring out the hidden gift or talent


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CLASS POLICIES

Attendance and Punctuality

The policies regarding class attendance are listed on page 30 of the Andrews University Bulletin and apply to all students. More than one unexcused absence from this Intensive may result in a reduced or failing grade. Three tardies equal one absence. Tardy is defined as arriving at class half-hour after posted starting time. Attendance records will be taken.

Academic Integrity

All policies relating to academic integrity as described on page 30 of the Andrews University Bulletin apply to all students in this class. In particular, students are urged to exercise the highest level of integrity when evaluating their own, and other students’ performance on the sermon evaluation form. Infractions, including plagiarism and submitting inaccurate information about course work, will result in consequences that range from the lowering of the final grade to the assigning of a failing grade. Teachers are expected to report incidents of academic dishonesty to the Associate Dean, who typically takes further action that normally includes placing a description of the infraction in the student’s permanent file.

Assignment Submission

The best and safest way to turn in assignments is to email or personally hand them to the Instructor on or before the due date. If students fail to turn in their assignments on time, without prior consultation with the Instructor, it is still their responsibility to make sure that the assignment is provided as stated above. Students should keep a back-up copy of their assignments. Please make sure that your name is on the document and not just the email.

Use of Technology

In order to foster an atmosphere conducive to learning, students are expected to turn off their mobile phones and other electronic devices during class. The use of computers during class should be restricted to approved tasks associated with this course. Students who surf the Internet, play computer games, or in other ways abuse the privilege of computer use in the classroom, may expect to have their computer privileges revoked.

Respect

In a spirit of respect toward those who wish to gain the greatest benefit from class presentations, students are expected to refrain from disruptive behaviors such as: talking to each other during presentations, making inappropriate comments and causing distractions.

Guest Attendance

Obtain consent from the Instructor before you invite a guest to attend class. Due to the nature of this course and in consideration for other students, please do not bring children to class.


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INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

A graduate of Columbia Union College with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology (1984), Dr. Williams recevied her Master of Divinity from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University (1989). She graduated from Boston University School of Theology with a Doctor of Ministry (1998) and holds the distinction of being the first non-Episcoplian to reeceive the prestigious Fellowship from the College of Preachers, National Cathederal, Washington, D.C. The first female Senior Pastor in our denomination, Dr. Williams has served for over two decades in parish ministry. After more almost 14 years as Senior Pastor of Campus Hill Church in Loma Linda, California, Dr. Williams accepted the call to be Professor of Homiletics December, 19, 2009 and began her fulltime teach career in January 2010. The author of four books, Dr. Williams currently writes a monthly column for the Review and Herald. Bibliography:

1. See Class Material – Required and Recommended reading list (p3)

2. Childers, Jana & Schmit, Clayton, eds. (2008). Performance In Preaching: Bringing The

Sermon To Life (Engaging Worship). Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker Academics

3. Lischer, Richard. (2005). The End of Words: The Language of Reconciliation in a Culture of Violence. Grand Rapids, MI.: Wiliam B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.

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