Sermon Science: How the Laws of Learning Can Increase Sermon Impact and Change Lives

Sermon Science brings to bear research and key principles of learning to the development and delivery of sermons. This book provides all pastors, preachers, Sunday school teachers, and Bible study leaders with practical applications from the field of instructional design to move those hearing a sermon from mere listening to learning. Ultimately, the insights gained from Sermon Science will aid sermon listeners to more effectively recall, retain, and apply what they have heard. Not a “how-to” book or list of prescriptions, Sermon Science is a foundational resource for anyone interested in simple elements that can be incorporated to increase sermon impact.

Gregory J. Cizek is Guy B. Phillips Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill. His teaching and educational research career has spanned over thirty years in contexts including elementary school, doctoral programs, Bible studies, and academic presentations. Cizek received his PhD from Michigan State University, where he focused on instructional design, assessment, and research methods.