Week 2

Question 1

Aristotle’s three modes of persuasion

Answer 1

Ethos, Logos, Pathos

Question 2

Aristotle ranks Ethos as

Answer 2

the most important mode

Question 3

Ethos is made up of 3 qualities

Answer 3

Character
Competence
Good Intentions

Question 4

Define Ethos

Answer 4

The use of the preacher’s credibility

Question 5

Define Pathos

Answer 5

The use of emotional appeal

Question 6

Define Logos

Answer 6

The use of reasonable arguments

Question 7

What does David Brooks write about the relationship between pathos (level 1) and logos (level 2) and preaching deductive sermons?

Answer 7

Level 2 (logos) has to go through Level 1 (pathos) in order to make decision. This is the reason we will never change lives if we preach primarily deductive sermons.

Question 8

According to Steven Covey, what builds credibility (ethos)?

Answer 8

Character and Competence Together Build Credibility (Ethos)

Question 9

What does David Brooks say level 1 decisions are based on?

Answer 9

emotions, experiences, intuition, memory

Question 10

What does David Brooks say level 2 decisions are based on?

Answer 10

logic and reason

Question 11

Name the four credibility quadrants

Answer 11

1. sacramental authority
2. personal piety
3. certified competence
4. demonstrated competence

Question 12

What is real ethos?

Answer 12

Personal piety. Who we are in the presence of God.

Question 13

What is sacramental authority?

Answer 13

The duties expected to be perform in recognition of one representing God.

Question 14

What activities commonly accompany sacramental authority?

Answer 14

preaching, conducting weddings and funerals, performing baptisms, exercising community leadership, etc.

Question 15

What are some ways ministers acquire certified competence?

Answer 15

1. Liturgical clothing
2. Earning seminary degree/certificate
3. Doctrinal position
4. Recommendations
5. Liturgical forms/words

Question 16

What is demonstrated competence?

Answer 16

Practical ministry experience. The more you have, the more credibility it gives you.

Question 17

What is David Buttrick’s extreme position on self-disclosure in the pulpit?

Answer 17

He believes there are virtually no good reasons to talk about yourself from the pulpit

Question 18

Bland suggests we should approach self-disclosure with

Answer 18

wisdom and sensitivity

Question 19

Bland’s Guidelines for Self-Disclosure include (9)

Answer 19

1. Remember that Listeners can discern when a preacher is focusing on himself.
2. Avoid self-referencing. (Giving subtle clues to our own value)
3. Avoid chronic recital of personal references
4. Important to ask about intentions (Why am I self-disclosing?)
5. Be sensitive to overpowering first-person stories
6. Ask “Can listeners identify with your disclosure?”
7. The story must be told with integrity
8. Do not disclose experiences that could make listeners uneasy
9. Use caution in disclosing stories about family members