Field sermons: a study in extemporaneous preaching effected without the regular tools of preparation and delivery

Robert N Burns

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Field sermons: a study in extemporaneous preaching effected without the regular tools of preparation and delivery

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Robert N Burns. Field Sermons: a Study In Extemporaneous Preaching Effected Without the Regular Tools of Preparation and Delivery. Covenant Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/bbe37b96-4f3b-401f-85ff-f3a0ffbeb5d9.

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R. N. Burns. Field sermons: a study in extemporaneous preaching effected without the regular tools of preparation and delivery. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/bbe37b96-4f3b-401f-85ff-f3a0ffbeb5d9

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Robert N Burns. Field Sermons: a Study In Extemporaneous Preaching Effected without the Regular Tools of Preparation and Delivery. Covenant Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/bbe37b96-4f3b-401f-85ff-f3a0ffbeb5d9.

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The purpose of this study was to explore how military chaplains preach sermons to personnel within the field environment, with a particular focus on overcoming the challenges faced without the regular tools of preparation and delivery. A literature review was conducted that centered on the methods of preparation and delivery of sermons that would be beneficial to chaplains in the field. The study followed a qualitative research method, utilizing semi-structured interviews with six chaplains, analyzed in a constant comparative method. The research found that chaplains delivered their sermons extemporaneously, often without notes, and utilized oral methods of preparation grounded upon their own personal devotions and prayer. This study concludes that chaplains need to avail themselves of the techniques and practices of extemporaneous preaching without notes, to include an oral method of preparation in order to preach effectively in the field.

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