PT 221 Course at a Glance
Expository Preaching from the NT
Lectures By: Dr. Stafford Carson
Effective for the Academic Year: 2025-2026
Course Description
In this course we are picking up on some important fundamental points about preaching that were made in PT121 and seeking to apply them specifically to the task of preaching from the New Testament. You will be reminded of some of the topics we covered in PT121 and given some additional opportunities to put into practice what we learned in that first course. This course will also expand on the hermeneutics and disciplines of preaching expository sermons from the NT. Much of this course will be given over to sermon workshops where you will have the opportunity to preach a sermon, reflect on it personally, and then receive feedback from your peers and from myself as you seek to develop and hone your preaching skills.
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 |
| 0.2 | 32 | 3.8 |
| 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.
- Live Class Meetings: Sermon Workshops [6 - 1 hr meetings]
- NT Sermon Assignments [2 Sermons: 30-60mins in length]
- Reflection Paper [1-2 pgs]
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.
The following meeting dates are for the Summer 2025 term:
- Live Class Meeting #1: Thursday, 6/5, 10:00-11:00am ET
- Live Class Meeting #2: Thursday, 6/19, 10:00-11:00am ET
- Live Class Meeting #3: Thursday, 7/3, 10:00-11:00am ET
- Live Class Meeting #4: Thursday, 7/17, 10:00-11:00am ET
- Live Class Meeting #5: Thursday, 8/7, 10:00-11:00am ET
- Live Class Meeting #6: Thursday, 8/14, 10:00-11:00am ET