PT 123-1 Course at a Glance
Gospel Communication
Lectures By: Dr. Stafford Carson
Effective for the Academic Year: 2025-2026
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to three core aspects of Gospel communication: the content of Gospel communication, the context of gospel communication, and the individual communicator. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to apply the principles and tools they receive to the different media available for Gospel Communication.
(3 Credit Course)
Books to Purchase
The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term.Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1.1 | 100.4 | 2 |
| Hours Per Week | Pages Per Week | Hours Per Week |
Course Assignments
The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.
- 1 - Bible Talk (20%)
- 1 - Contextualization (15%)
- 4 - Small Group Meetings (15%)
- 1 - Gospel Communication Project (50%)
- 3 - Live Class Meetings (Though optional, they are highly recommended)
Synchronous Meeting Times
This course offers synchronous class meetings through Zoom according to the schedule below.
The following meeting times are for the September 2025 term:
- Week 1: Tuesday, 9/16, 6-7pm ET
- Week 3: Thursday, 10/2, 6-7pm ET
- Week 7, Thursday, 10/30, 6-7pm ET