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HDS 2988

The Dynamics of Black Preaching: Seminar

Charles G. Adams

Description

This course will try to capture what is distinctive and unique in black preaching that can be considered exemplary. We hope to convey the idea that black preaching is generated by two seemingly opposite sources of power, intellectual and emotional. The hypothesis of the course is that excellent black preaching must be intellectual without being dull, and emotional without being dumb. We will use texts by Gardner C. Taylor, Cleophus J LaRue and Henry Mitchell, among others,as we attempt to support our hypothesis and demonstrate what we believe black preaching may contribute to all preaching.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 12 (instructor's permission required)
Open to BTI Students: Yes

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Scheduling

Half Course
Spring 2010
Tu., Th., 10-11:30
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus African and African American Religious Studies
Religion, Ethics, and Politics
MDiv Distribution Category/ies Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry Preaching and/or Worship
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area Area 2
Language Course Designation(s) n/a

 

 
 

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