BIP504‒ Christ-Centered Expository Preaching: Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
There are significant reasons to choose to employ expository over topical or topical/series preaching. Teaching the Bible verse by verse– whether through a chapter, several chapters, or book of the Bible brings incredible and practical insights to your congregation.
This course primarily breaks down in detail the foundational principles and steps of the preparation, organization, and delivery of such twenty-first-century expository preaching. And because biblical texts serve as starting points to inspire and motivate, discovering where to focus is among the important keys addressed comprehensively in the textbook.
But such preaching falls short if it’s not Christ-centered. The course helps students grasp just what that means and how to accomplish it. Students additionally explore practical and wise strategies for any ministry speaker- whether novice or seasoned.
REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION:
Bridge Requirement
MDiv Requirement
✓ MDiv Elective
DMin Requirement
✓ DMin Elective
PREREQUISITE DESIGNATION:
No Prerequisite
✓ Prerequisite: BIP501‒ Introduction to Biblical Interpretation & Genres
CREDIT HOUR DESIGNATION:
✓ 3 Credits
E‒ Easy
C‒ Comfortable
S‒ Sizable
✓ R‒ Rigorous
F‒ Formidable
INSTRUCTIONAL COMPONENTS:
✓ Textbook or Books
Video or PowerPoint Lessons
Video Intro or Commentary
Online Text Lessons
RETENTION & ASSESSMENT:
✓ Study Guides
✓ Quizzes
Workbook
Forum Posting
Written or Media Submission
EXPENDITURES:
✓ Tuition
✓ Educational Materials
✓ Admin or Instructional Support Fee
Optional Mailing Cost
Bryan Chapell
DEPARTMENT: Biblical Interpretation & Preaching
Bryan Chapell
Dr. Bryan Chapell is the Senior Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, Founder of the radio-ministry Unlimited Grace, and President Emeritus of Covenant Theological Seminary. Author, conference speaker and faculty member of Knox Theological Seminary, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and adjunct preaching professor at numerous others. BA Journalism, Northwestern University; MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary; PhD speech communication, Southern Illinois University. Bryan has a heart for teaching preachers to bring the full Word of God to God’s people‒ line upon line, verse upon verse‒ yet bringing messages with a central focus, memorable content, biblical support, and motivating illustrations.
SSS COURSES
BIP504‒Christ-Centerd Expository Preaching
TEXTBOOK: • Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon