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DR2564: THE THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF PREACHING (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:39


Course Overview

This course introduces students to the discipline of ‘homiletics’, the artful verbal communication of the Christian gospel in the context of public worship and beyond. We’ll consider fundamental questions about the theology of preaching, the role of biblical exegesis in sermon preparation, the forms and aims of the sermon, the place of preaching within the context of Christian worship and the question of effective communication to diverse audiences.  We will engage these topics through a mix of directed reading, formative exercises, web-facilitated seminar discussions and summative assessments. For further details see the course guide

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Off-site Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Prof Philip Ziegler

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will present the student with the discipline of homiletics and the challenge of communicating the Gospel in the contemporary world. We will begin by looking at the sermons and rhetorical delivery in Scripture and will continue by discussing the development of the sermon from the Church Fathers to the present day. The use of scripture, themes and the liturgical year will also be discussed.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt

One 2500-word sermon analysis (50%) and one 2500-word sermon writing exercise (50%).

Formative Assessment

Two 500-word exercises/reflection papers (feedback given but not graded).

Feedback

Feedback on formative assessment will be given in written form (individual) and class discussion (general).
Feedback for summative assessment will given in written form: detailed comments on an essay feedback form for each student plus class discussion for general errors and advice for improvement.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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