This unit is designed to give the student an introduction to the theology and practice of public ministry in a local church setting. Attention is given, in particular, to the development of skills and conceptual understanding that will support the development of effective worship leading and biblical communication.
Unit code: DA8198B
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Analyse a number of worship “styles” and preaching methods, assessing their distinctives, and their strengths and weaknesses. |
2. | Identify key components of a worship service and the relationship of these components to the overall structure. |
3. | Develop and articulate a theology of worship and preaching. |
4. | Outline and employ principles of worship planning and leadership and evaluate their effectiveness. |
5. | Design appropriate resources for biblical communication, using hermeneutical principles and homiletical skills for use in a congregational setting. |
6. | Evaluate preaching and worship methods in light of societal change. |
Lectures and workshops
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 3,000 Word integrative essay |
3000 | 50.0 |
Book Review | 1,500 word book review |
1500 | 25.0 |
Essay | 1,500 word annotated worship or preaching outline |
1500 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2016
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-07 09:34:58 +1000