Learning Theory System

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Carl Dolifka Learning Theory Systems Liberty Theological Seminary Lynchburg, Virginia Presented to Brad Reynolds In partial fulfillment of the requirements of HOMILETICS HOMI 601-B07 LUO January 19, 2014 Brandon, Texas Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….1 Andy Stanley’s “Three Possibilities"……………………………………………...………………1 William Yount Learning Theories…………………………………………………………….…..3 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………….…………..4 Bibliography………………………………………………………………………………………6 Introduction Down through the ages, God’s word has been spoken, discussed, taught and preached. Many people learn and understand the Bible differently. The way one individual learns and understands the Bible is different than the next individual. The question is how does a teacher teach or a preacher preach to an audience in order for the audience to understand God’s message spoken to them? There are several approaches in teaching and preaching God’s word. There is: 1) expository preaching: strictly verse by verse out of the bible. 2) Topical preaching: preaching passages to support a thesis about a particular topic (e.g. how to live as a Christian?). 3) Text preaching: sermons based on a singular passage of the Bible are used as a starting point to discuss a particular thesis. The purpose of this essay is to discuss Andy Stanley’s “three possibilities” approaches to teaching or preaching, the learning theory systems of William Yount and how these theories will influence the way I prepare my lessons. Andy Stanley’s “three possibilities” Andy Stanley asks “What are you trying to accomplish?” What is your is your goal in communication? What is the win? What do you want to look back on as a result of your years of preaching or teaching? Stanley proposes these questions for us to determine our goal in preaching or teaching. How does the
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