This unit is designed to broaden and further develop the students’ theology and practice of public ministry in a local church setting. A variety of creative approaches to biblical communication and worship leadership will be considered. Special focus will be given to issues relating to emerging trends in post-modern settings as well as ministry for particular focus groups and specific occasions in the life of the church.
Unit code: DL9199B
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Liturgy
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Critically evaluate the impact of recent societal and ecclesiological trends upon worship and preaching. |
2. | Formulate worship services to engage creatively with specific people groups and critique the effectiveness of two approaches. |
3. | Demonstrate ability to employ biblical communication in a narrative form, and one other creative alternative form, in a congregational setting. |
4. | Analyse the impact of biblical communication methods in light of societal change. |
5. | Appraise the use of liturgical, church and civic calendars for effective church ministry planning. |
6. | Critically appraise the design and effectiveness of alternate methods of communication for different contexts (specific groups and occasions). |
DL 8198B Worship & Preaching: Essentials or equivalent
Lectures, Seminars, Workshops
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 3000 Word Integrative Essay |
3000 | 40.0 |
Oral Presentation | 2000 word Presentation (analysis of Sermon or Worship Experience) |
2000 | 30.0 |
Portfolio | 2000 word Folio of reflections |
2000 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 20 Jul, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2021-07-30 12:18:06 +1000