"Never has the need been greater than it is today for the ministry to be practical and relevant. Moving people to ministry, from theory to practice, is the purpose of the practical theology department. It is exciting being on the cutting edge of the ministry and I'm thrilled to be a part of it.,, - Dr. Neil T. Anderson Assistant Professor ofPractical Theology
Department of Practical Theology Glenn F. O'Neal, Ph.D ., Chair FACULTY Professors: O'Neal Associate Professor: Conway Assistant Professors: Anderson, Benton
The aim of this department is to teach effective methods of presenting the information which the student has learned in the other departments of the seminary. In addition, the student is taught how to lead and maintain an individual church in a well organized program of service . CHURCH MUSIC PT 540 APPLIED MUSIC (Same as CE 540) ( 1-2) Includes private study as well as ensemble. May be repeated to a maximum of six units. Elective. PT 644 MUSIC IN THE CHURCH (Same as CE 644) (2) The place of music in the church's program. Criteria for the selection of appropriate music. Techniques for leading music and teaching various groups. The relationship of music to worship, instruction and fellowship. Elective. PT 645 HYMNOLOGY (Same as CE 645) (2) The historical development of hymns and hymn tunes in the several national traditions , with emphasis upon the English
hymn ; evaluation and use of hymns. Elective. PT 647 CONGREGATIONAL AND CHORAL CONDUCTING (Same as CE 647) (2)
Instruction in the fundamentals of the conductor ' s art, beginning with the simple rhythms and advancing to the larger forms of church music. Elective. HOMILETICS PT 607 COMMUNICATIVE READING (2) The principles of interpretation of literature which would be usable in sermon materials are presented. Effective oral reading of the Bible is emphasized. Elective . PT 609-610 SERMON PREPARATION (3 , 3) A consideration of the fundamentals of speech as they relate to the pulpit ministry. A study of the techniques and fundamentals of sermon construction and persuasive delivery of expos itory ser mons. PT 609 is prerequisite to PT 610. Prescribed for M. Div. students; PT 609 prescribed for M.A. (Min.) students.
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