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LINCOLN CHRISTIAN SEMINARYPR 750. Theology and Preaching. An examination of the theology of preachingfound in Scripture. Attention will be given to the impact one’s theologicalperspective has on the outcome of the sermon. The course will include anevaluation of contemporary preaching methods and their underlying theology.PR 751. Preaching and Literary Genre. A study of the hermeneutical andhomiletical principles involved in preaching a specific Biblical literary genre.In any given semester the genre studied might be: narrative, prophesy, poetry,gospels, epistles, parables, apocalyptic, etc.PR 752. Preaching in the Bible. A survey of what the Bible says about preaching.Particular attention will be given to the study of the Biblical vocabulary, Biblicalsermons, and their implications for the preaching process.PR 898. Readings in Homiletic Literature. A seminar offering the opportunityfor the student to read and discuss contemporary homiletic literature.PR 899. Special Issues in Preaching. Specialized study of an area of preachingnot covered in existing courses.PR 900. Research in Preaching. Individual research under faculty supervision ina particular area of preaching. (1-3 hours)PR 901. Thesis. The thesis, when chosen instead of an Extended Research Paperin the Master of Arts degree, will be written according to guidelines available fromthe Seminary office. The student may chose to defend the thesis in an oral exam ormake a presentation to a select audience. (6 hours)PR 902. Thesis Re-Registration. Students not completing the thesis during thesemester in which they register for it are required to re-register under the 902 coursenumber each semester until the thesis is completed and approved. (0 hours)PR 903. Extended Research Paper. Instead of a thesis, students may chooseto write an extended research paper of 50-75 pages for 3 hours credit, as well ascomplete an additional 3-hour course in the major and pass an oral exam over thepaper and other courses completed in the major. Guidelines for writing the paperare available from the Seminary office. (3 hours)PR 904. Extended Research Paper Re-Registration. Students not completingthe extended research paper during the semester in which they register for itare required to re-register under the 904 course number each semester until theextended research paper is completed and approved. (0 hours)80