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Introduction to Public Preaching
HDS 2907

Course Information

Description

Carrying forth the preaching pedagogy of Rev. Peter Gomes, this course focuses on the practice of textual preaching from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. The course is taught by Rev. Daniel Smith (UCC Chaplain at Harvard University). It emphasizes exegesis, worship context, sermon content and delivery. Participants will be expected to prepare and deliver three essays and three sermons. 

Course Notes

The course is limited to 8 students. Petitions will not be reviewed until the first day of classes. All interested students should attend the first day of class, location and date TBA. If more than 8 students show for the first class and wish to take the course, a list of admitted students will be posted later that day.

School Harvard Divinity School
Credits 4
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Course Component Seminar
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HDS Letter Graded
MTS/ThM Area of Focus N/A
Arts of Ministry Preaching and Worship
MDiv Histories, Theologies, and Practices Christianity
Language Course Type N/A
Language Taught N/A
MDiv Scriptural Interpretation N/A
Course Level N/A