"The practical theology major captured my interest because of its flexibility and direct ministry application. I am interested in missions, which I studied in my undergraduate work, and feel that the major will supplement my background well. I appreciate the program here at Talbot and the people who are a part of it.,, Bd Lewis Talbot Student
Department of Practical Theology Glenn F. O'Neal, Ph.D., Chair FACULTY Professors: O'Neal, Skinner Associate Professors: Conway, Mohline Assistant Professor: 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
PT 707 HISTORY OF PREACHING (2) A survey of major preachers from the first to the eighteenth century. Analysis of preaching theory and techniques of exposi tory preaching from the eighteenth through the twentieth century. Elective. PT 712 SERMON MATERIALS (2) The most effective methods of gathering and filing sermon mate rials, together with a consideration of the preaching values to be derived from literature, history and church history. Elective. PT 716 PERSUASION IN PREACHING (2) Application of the psychological principles involved in influen cing an audience. Elective. PT 735 PULPIT AND PLATFORM EVANGELISM (2) A study of the biblical models of revival and historical expres-
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 expository 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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