PT 123 Course at a Glance
Gospel Communication
Lecturing Faculty: Dr. Stafford Carson
Effective for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to three core aspects of Gospel communication: the content of Gospel communication, the context of gospel communication, and the individual communicator. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to apply the principles and tools they receive to the different media available for Gospel Communication.
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.
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 0.8 | 16 | 1.4 |
| 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.
- 5 Live Faculty Meetings [1.5 hours each]
- 4 Discussion Questions [1 page each]
- Contextualization Assignment [2 pages]
- Putting Together a Bible Talk Assignment [1 page]
- Final Sermon [2000 words]
Synchronous Meeting Times
Please note the synchronous sessions listed below. These sessions are live class meetings where you will meet with your instructor and fellow classmates. Though attendance is highly encouraged as these sessions are integral to the course, students may submit an alternative assignment. Please note, attendance is required during the meeting times listed. If you cannot attend regularly, then please reach out to support@wts.edu before registering for the course.
- Live Class Meeting 1: June 11, 2024 1:00-2:30 PM ET
- Live Class Meeting 2: June 25, 2024 1:00-2:30 PM ET
- Live Class Meeting 3: July 16, 2024 1:00-2:30 PM ET
- Live Class Meeting 4: July 30, 2024 1:00-2:30 PM ET
- Live Class Meeting 5: August 13, 2024 1:00-2:30 PM ET