A Critique of the College of Biblical Studies Preacher Training Track through the eyes of the great

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A Critique of the College of Biblical Studies
Preacher Training Track through the eyes of the
great rabbi Gamaliel(based on the Pharisaic
Educational Philosophy)Prentice C. JamesS
863795CE 102 Assignment 4
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What is the Preacher Training Track?

• Designed to complement the extensive
  undergraduate Biblical exposition and Theological
  training.
• Offers courses that are substitutional for other
  courses within the general curriculum.
• Provides the principles of homiletics
• Provides an opportunity for class based
  homiletical exposition
• Each preaching lab activity is 15 minutes in
  length without the usage of notes or outlines.

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Preacher Training Track Curriculum

• GE 510 Expository Preaching Narrative Literature
• GE 511 Expository Preaching Epistolary
  Literature
• GE 512 Expository Preaching Proverbial Psalmic
  Literature
• GE 513 Expository Preaching Biographical
  Literature
• Designed to give the student a comprehensive
  understanding of the theory of expository
  preaching and to provide a framework and
  atmosphere where the student can observe and
  participate in actual expository sermon delivery!
  The goal of the course is for students to expand
  and regain their ability to express the truth of
  Gods Word clearly and competently. Join CBS for
  this once in a lifetime experience! Audit
  students may join the class for a reduced rate
  but will not be graded or allowed to preach.

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Rationale Critique

• Works, piety, and good living should be stressed
  above all in order to create the complete
  spiritual person.
• CBS curriculum does not align with my philosophy.
• Curriculum falls short in this area due to the
  emphasis on grace and the fraudulent savior Jesus
  Christ.
• Not enough instruction regarding the creation
  too much Creator.

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Curriculum Critique

• Stresses the Pentateuch and the other historical
  narratives of the Old Testament.
• CBS curriculum does not align with my philosophy.
• Current curriculum focuses on the genres of
  narrative, poetry, and epistolary books.
• No mention of the other two genres, parabolic and
  visionary, though not as important in my
  philosophy.
• Too much emphasis on the writings of my estranged
  pupil, Paul.
• Replace the importance and preaching based on
  Pauls writings with a thorough review of the 613
  Laws found throughout the first five books of
  Moses.

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Teacher Critique

• The teacher is one that is well trained in the
  Law and a stern advocate of the sacrificial
  system. The instructor is well versed in all
  things Hebrew.
• CBS curriculum does not align with my philosophy.
• Teacher should not focus or engage in
  iconoclastic banter concerning the Law.
• Individuality should be stifled.

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Method of Teaching Critique

• Unlimited time allocations in preaching/teaching
  situations. Extended public prayer and
  showmanship giving are expectant.
• CBS curriculum does not align with my philosophy
• Artificial time limits on preaching are
  counter-productive.
• Impossible to show ones self-righteousness.

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Examination Critique

• Objective-based tests based heavily on Law
  analysis, sacrificial practices, and Scripture
  recitation.
• CBS curriculum does not align with my philosophy
• The CBS evaluation is based on peer critiques.
  These peers do not have the adequate experience
  and credentials from many years of temple
  teaching to properly assess another.

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Preferred Architecture Critique

• Setting must be designed in such a way that the
  speaker is the focus without compromising
  interactions with the general group.
• CBS curriculum and setting align with my
  philosophy.
• The 20th Century edifices and associated
  equipment are indescribable compared to my 1st
  century apparatuses.

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Educational Outcome Critique

• A God-fearing person whose ultimate purpose is
  the please God through works, acts, and Godly
  living.
• CBS curriculum aligns with my philosophy, though
  the means by which they aim to achieve these
  goals are warped.
• CBS has added a Faith Alone in Christ Alone
  component.
• This faith is said to lead to works, acts, and
  Godly living.
• Faith is not as tangible as the Pharisaic way
  of self-promotion.

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