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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. Download Course Guide
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Online | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: One 2500-word sermon analysis (50%) and one 2500-word sermon writing exercise (50%).
Resit: 2 x essays - 2500 words each (50% each)
Two 500-word exercises/reflection papers (feedback given but not graded).
Feedback on formative assessment will be given in written form (individual) and class discussion (general).
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