Important note regarding when courses are offered:

Term notations of Summer, Preterm, Fall, Interterm, Spring, or Post-term mean that the course is offered during that term every year. When a term notation is followed by odd or even, then the course is offered during that term only in odd or even years, respectively. For example, a course that meets Summer, Fall odd will meet every summer (e.g. 2007, 2008), but only during the fall semester of odd years (e.g. 2007, not 2008). A course that meets Summer even, Spring odd, will meet summer 2008, 2010, and spring 2009, 2011.

Courses that do not have a term notation are modules (e.g. DM and MM) or offered uncertain times. “DL” means distance learning.

The number of semester credit hours for a course is shown in parentheses following the title.

PT 501 Baptist Polity (1) This course presents historic principles and practices of Baptist churches noting the nature of the church, its membership, ministry, officers, ordinances, worship, witness, and discipline. A brief history of the Baptists is included in this overview of how Baptist churches are governed. Students prepare a personal doctrinal statement. Spring.

PT 513 Evangelism and Church Planting (1) This course presents a study of the Biblical methods for evangelizing through the local church. The student learns the essentials of the ministry of church planting through an analysis of Biblical and historical models for developing new congregations from initial evangelism. Fall even.

PT 530 Introduction to Preaching (3) This course is designed to help students understand the importance of handling and communicating the Word of God. The sermons of the prophets, the apostles, Jesus, and great preachers of history are examined for the purpose of studying the reasons for their effectiveness. Fall.

PT 531 Expository Preaching I (3) Prereq.: PT 530. An introduction to homiletical methodology which emphasizes basic principles of sermonic organization. The course is designed to help the student increase his effectiveness in moving from exegesis to exposition and delivery with an emphasis on sermon preparation. Spring.

PT 532 Expository Preaching II (3) Prereq.: PT 531. Continues the study of homiletical methodology with special emphasis on expositional preaching and the development of communication skills. This course provides additional opportunities for the student to become more effective in proclaiming God’s Word. Fall.

PT 629 Christian Education (3) In this course, students will be presented with various issues influencing current thought and practice in elementary and secondary education. The issues will be examined in light of their philosophical roots and their effect on traditional Christian education. Fall odd, Summer.

PT 630 Preaching Through a Book (3) Prereq.: PT 532. A capstone homiletical experience where students apply expository preaching methods to a book of the Bible. Students study the themes and message of the book with the objective of communicating these truths in the local church. Spring.

PT 680 Advanced Homiletics (2) This course is an advanced study of the preparation and delivery of sermons. Classroom lectures, selected reading, and preaching opportunities combine to help the student become more effective in his proclamation of God’s Word. Fall, Spring.

PT 682 Management: Programming the Local Church (3) A study in the methods of managing a growing staff and coordinating expanding programs in the local church. A look at the relationship of the church with the Christian day school and other ministries within the church. Spring even, Summer odd, May ’09 , DL.