Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1922-1923 Page: 102
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102 ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
ed out as being fundamental. The special contribution of Christianity
is emphasized. Three hours a week.
B.-This course is simply a history of the missionary enterprise.
It begins with the closing conditions as revealed in the
New Testament and follows the tides, ebb and flow, through history
to the present. Determining elements are pointed out. Historical
bearings are weighed. Lessons for Christians of today
are elicited. The great heroes come to their own in their deserved
praise, and their examples are considered. This course develops
missionary zeal and true consecration for the tasks that challenge
the church today. Three hours a week.
C.-The Bible on Missions. God's plan to sum up all the
things in Christ is studied through the Old Testament. Prophecies
come in for a great share. Following the unfolding God makes
of his purposes, beginnings are studied briefly in the New Testament.
Attention is given closely to disclose the tact and methods
and to apply them to modern conditions. The present world call
for help will be considered from the latest available materials.
God's call and the world challenge will be impressed on indivual
hearts. This course is of primary importance to every Christian
living. It is particularly good for public workers who serve in
foreign lands. Some attention will be given home land conditions,
but for full study of the present situation see Church History
Bs. Three hours a week.
HOMILETICS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING.
HOMILETICS.
A.-History of Preaching. Dargan's text used. Other references
are given. By lecture Jesus as a preacher is discussed. The
place of preaching in the history of Christianity is noticed. The
greatest sermons are carefully studied. Three hours a week.
B.--Preparation and Delivery of Sermons. Broadus' text is
used as a basis. College classes in English and Public Speaking
are essential supplements to this course. Individuality is not often
hindered by knowledge of how scientifically to draft and develop
a theme. There is no class practice in delivery of sermons. Students
must write at least four full sermons, and others are outlined.
Some great sermons are studied carefully; others are remodeled.
The student learns to select themes that are timely and
that grip the soul. He is taught how to frame his thoughts for
the best effect. Common and individual faults are shown, and
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Abilene Christian College. Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1922-1923, book, June 1922; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth45932/m1/104/?rotate=270: accessed June 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.