Department of Homiletics
Biblical Exposition · Sermon Preparation · Delivery · Communication
The Department of Homiletics develops students' preaching skills through biblical exposition, sermon preparation, delivery techniques, and practical ministry communication. Students learn to proclaim God's Word with clarity, conviction, and power, equipping them for a lifetime of faithful pulpit ministry.
4
Core Courses
0
Faculty
9
Credit Hours
12
Weeks
Online
Delivery
2026
Academic Year
Department Overview
The Department of Homiletics develops students' preaching skills through biblical exposition, sermon preparation, delivery techniques, and practical ministry communication. Students learn to proclaim God's Word with clarity, conviction, and power, equipping them for a lifetime of faithful pulpit ministry. The curriculum is designed to provide both depth and breadth in homiletics, equipping students for faithful service in the church, academy, and world.
Degree Offered: Certificate in Homiletics & Preaching. This program is delivered fully online in a cohort-based format over 12 weeks, comprising 4 courses and 5 learning outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Explain the biblical foundation and theology of preaching
Prepare and structure biblically faithful sermons
Deliver messages with clarity, conviction, and engagement
Apply expository preaching methods to various biblical genres
Develop a personal preaching style rooted in Scripture
Course Catalog
The following 4 courses comprise the core curriculum for the Certificate in Homiletics & Preaching.
Foundations of Biblical Preaching
Introduces the biblical foundation, theology, and history of Christian preaching — exploring the call to preach, the authority of the Word, and the preacher's character.
Foundations of Biblical Preaching
Introduces the biblical foundation, theology, and history of Christian preaching — exploring the call to preach, the authority of the Word, and the preacher's character.
Sermon Preparation and Structure
Equips students with practical methods for sermon preparation — from text selection and exegesis to outline construction, illustration, and application.
Sermon Preparation and Structure
Equips students with practical methods for sermon preparation — from text selection and exegesis to outline construction, illustration, and application.
Delivery and Communication Skills
Develops the preacher's delivery skills — voice, body language, pacing, emotional connection, and audience engagement for effective biblical communication.
Delivery and Communication Skills
Develops the preacher's delivery skills — voice, body language, pacing, emotional connection, and audience engagement for effective biblical communication.
Expository Preaching Practicum
A hands-on practicum where students prepare and deliver expository sermons, receiving peer and instructor feedback to refine their preaching gift.
Expository Preaching Practicum
A hands-on practicum where students prepare and deliver expository sermons, receiving peer and instructor feedback to refine their preaching gift.
Faculty
Meet the scholars who teach and mentor students in the Department of Homiletics.
Faculty assignments for the Department of Homiletics are being finalized for the 2026 academic year.
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