We believe that the proclamation of God’s Word is the most important task of the Church.
This means it matters very much how his people are trained to preach. Our aim is to develop men and women who are highly skilled in handling God’s Word and training others to do the same. Our desire is to see you shaped, in mind and soul, for God’s glory and the good of Christ’s body.
The Chicago Course on Preaching seeks to provide you with the best practical training in Bible handling available. We do this through hands-on, skilled-based instruction and practice. It is a residential program designed to deepen your abilities and convictions in expositional preaching and teaching.
During your time at the Course you will spend an equal amount of time in instructions as in practice. While here you will be prepared in multiple disciplines necessary for faithful preaching and teaching. This preparation includes:
For a look at the day to day schedule, check out the Curriculum Calendar for 2023/24.
We designed this program to serve:
Students are able to choose from 3 tracks to complete the Course:
Our calendar follows the local academic year and we are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. Students can begin at the start of any term.
There are four steps in the application process:
Still have questions? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions