PT 121 Course at a Glance (2025)

Theology and Practice of Preaching

Lectures By: Dr. Stafford Carson

2 Credits

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to the core aspects of the theology of preaching. Throughout the course, students will learn more about the theological foundations of preaching, evaluate their gifts for the ministry of God’s Word, learn and practice the skills necessary for regular and effective preaching, and engage in critical reflection of their own preaching and maturity in the ministry of the Word.

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.

Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon
by Bryan Chapell
Baker, 2018
ISBN: 9780801099748
Expositional Preaching
by David Helm
Crossway, 2014
ISBN: 9781433543135

Estimated Workload

The estimated workload is still being calculated for this course. This will be made available shortly.

Lectures Readings Assignments
0.5 52 1.5
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.

  • 6 Live Class Meetings: Sermon Workshops [1.5 hours each]
  • Sample Sermon Evaluation [8 pages each]
  • Sermon Delivery [20-25 minutes each]
  • Peer Feedback
  • Final Sermon [20-25 minutes each]

Synchronous Meeting Times

This course offers optional synchronous class meeting(s) through Zoom which will be scheduled during the term based on everyone's availability (a poll will be taken by the instructor for these meetings and they will be recorded for students who are unable to attend live). These meetings will be helpful for the formation your understanding of apologetics as well as provide an opportunity to practice the method live with your instructor.

The following meetings times are for the Summer 2025 term. You will be placed in one of the following preaching groups:

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Week 12

Tuesdays,

7-8pm ET

7/8

7/15

7/22

7/29

8/5

8/12

8/19

Wednesdays,

8-9am ET

7/9

7/16

7/23

7/30

8/6

8/13

8/20

Wednesdays,

7-8pm ET

7/9

7/16

7/23

7/30

8/6

8/13

8/20