BTS-4400: This course seeks to cultivate the skills needed to preach effectively by exploring topics like the nature and purpose of preaching, how to move from biblical text to sermon, creative sermon forms, and the power of stories and illustrations. Students will have opportunity to practice basic skills of oral communication and find their own unique preaching voice. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies.

BTS-5400: This course will explore the nature and purpose of preaching, basic techniques of effective oral communication, creative sermon forms, how to move from biblical text to sermon, the power of stories and illustrations, and effective sermon delivery. Students will preach and listen to practice sermons in class. BTS Category: Practical Theology.