This unit focuses on the practical dynamics of publicly communicating the word, and practising the various skills of sermon exegesis, writing and preaching, as they are appropriate to various preaching contexts.
Unit code: DP3016L
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate public speaking skills for the preaching context |
2. | Show advanced skills in moving from sermon preparation to public preaching, demonstrating both theological depth and clear application to the hearer |
3. | Write and preach sermons based on lectionary texts and occasional sermons (e.g. weddings, funerals, school) |
4. | Listen critically to preached sermons and provide constructive feedback |
5. | Assess and apply constructive feedback |
Course relationship: A level 3 unit in undergraduate theology and ministry courses
Prerequisites: Preaching the Word 1
Teaching input from the lecturer, seminar style dialogue and discussion, reviewing and discussing pre-reading materials, class exercises practising skills and methods, impromptu speaking, class presentations of sermon study materials, with students coaching one another and providing feedback.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Portfolio | Prepare and preach an occasional sermon and receive and reflect on critique and feedback from class peers |
1500 | 30.0 |
Portfolio | Prepare and preach a sermon on a lectionary reading and receive and reflect on critique and feedback from class peers |
3500 | 70.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 22 Sep, 2021
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-22 15:54:57 +1000