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91 GENERAL STUDIES GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically Provides an introduction to Denver Seminary's missional framework for theological education; key biblical and theological foundations for all major seminary disciplines; key principles of biblical interpretation; and practices of integrative theological reflection. Two hours. GS 597 International Student Orientation International students learn about American culture and about being a student at Denver Seminary. Required of international students in the first semester. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. No credit. GS 697 International Student Reentry International students discuss issues regarding returning to their home countries. Required of international students in the final semester. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. No credit. HOMILETICS HOM 500 Introduction to Expository Preaching Provides students with both instruction and practice in the discipline of Big Idea expository preaching. Students are introduced to the exegetical and homiletical steps involved in the exposition of New Testament texts with a goal of initiating them in the practice of preaching the Bible in a clear and relevant fashion. Two or three hours. HOM 590, 690 Studies in Homiletics These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. HOM 591, 691 Individualized Study in Homiletics These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in homiletics under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. HOM 701 Expository Preaching of Old Testament Texts Linking Hebrew exegesis with the exposition of the Old Testament, the instruction in this course focuses on the exegesis of different types of Old Testament literature and the preparation of relevant expository sermons from those texts. It explores, in depth, the theological implications of the Old Testament and its application for contemporary audiences. Students will prepare and preach at least two sermons based on different sections of the Old Testament. Evaluations will be offered by the students and the instructor. Prerequisites: OT 502 Hebrew II; HOM 500 Introduction to Expository Preaching. Three hours. HOM 743 Advanced Expository Preaching I Designed to provide more practice in the discipline of expository preaching. Class format includes discussion, sermon preparation and presentation, the emphasis of scriptural authority in preaching, and how to make sermons relevant to contemporary audiences. A spiritual formation component is included to help students grow in their personal relationship with Christ. Prerequisite: HOM 500 Introduction to Expository Preaching. Two hours.