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This unit offers a comprehensive treatment on the theology, nature and function of preaching in the Christian church; sermon exegesis and meditation; and writing sermon outlines and manuscripts, children’s addresses.

Unit code: DP2215L

Unit status: Archived (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Prepare sermons that reflect an understanding of the nature and function of the sermon

2.

Employ exegetical disciplines and procedures for preaching

3.

Understand the function of law and gospel

4.

Engage the text from the perspective of lived experience

5.

Communicate in a clear and accessible manner

6.

Relate the word to the various contexts

7.

Demonstrate advanced skills in moving from biblical exegesis to preaching for various contexts

Unit sequence

•Level 2:

  • At least 15 credit points in Field B
  • Completion of a unit in biblical exegesis is desirable

Pedagogy

Lecturer input, seminar style workshopping, impromptu speaking, class exercises (focussing on practising skills and methods), class presentations with students coaching and providing feedback to one another.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Pless, John T. 2004. Handling the word of truth: law and gospel in the church today. St Louis, MO: Concordia. (recommended for purchase)
  • Aho, Gerhard. 1977. The lively skeleton: thematic approaches and outlines. St Louis, MO: CPH.
  • Brueggemann, Walter. 1989. Finally comes the poet: daring speech for proclamation. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress.
  • Craddock, Fred B. 1985. Preaching. Nashville, TN: Abingdon.
  • Jensen, Richard A. 2005. Envisioning the word: the use of visual images in preaching [with CD-ROM]. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress.
  • Lischer, Richard. 2005. The end of words: the language of reconciliation in a culture of violence. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmanns. (2008 paperback edition available)
  • Rossow, Francis C. 1983. Preaching the creative Gospel creatively. St Louis, MO: CPH.
  • Troeger, Thomas H., and H. Edward Everding, Jr. 2008. So that all might know: preaching that engages the whole congregation. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press.
  • Wilson, Paul Scott. 2004. Preaching and homiletical theory. St Louis, MO: Chalice.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Homily/Sermon

Sermon study Five parts: exegesis, meditation, outline, sermon and children’s address 2500 words

2500 65.0
Homily/Sermon

Trial sermon 1000 words

1000 10.0
Book Review

Book review 1000 words

1000 25.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000