PM201 — Homiletics: Biblical Preaching
16-lesson self-paced, non-accredited pastoral ministry course. Prepare, structure, deliver and evaluate biblically grounded sermons.
Course Description
Prepare, structure, deliver and evaluate biblically grounded sermons.
Program: Certificate in Pastoral Ministry (non-accredited). Prerequisite: PM103. Format: Self-paced written lessons, quizzes, and assignments. Note: This training does not confer academic credit, professional licensure, or ordination.
What You Will Learn
What You Will Learn
- Explain major biblical and theological principles relevant to the subject.
- Apply responsible interpretation and ethical reasoning to ministry situations.
- Produce written and practical work demonstrating ministry readiness.
Course Overview
Course Overview
Prepare, structure, deliver and evaluate biblically grounded sermons.
This course contains 16 lessons, each with guided reading, reflection, a written assignment and four knowledge-check questions. Students should consult relevant biblical texts and credible references, and complete work in their own words.
Assessment
Complete all lessons and assignments; recommended minimum score: 70%. The program-wide final project is assessed separately in PM304.
Prerequisites
PM103
Course Lessons
- The Calling to Preach
- Preaching as Biblical Communication
- Selecting a Biblical Text
- Exegetical Preparation
- Finding the Main Idea
- Building a Sermon Outline
- Introductions and Conclusions
- Explanation and Illustration
- Faithful Application
- Expository Sermons
- Topical Sermons
- Narrative Sermons
- Speaking with Clarity
- Preaching to Diverse Listeners
- Sermon Revision and Feedback
- Final Sermon Manuscript