The unit will explore issues and approaches to preaching while concentrating on the application of this knowledge to the proclamation of the Word of God in liturgical and cultural contexts.
Unit code: DP3423Y
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | Prepare and deliver a homily |
2. | Critically and appreciatively evaluate critically the content and delivery of a homily |
3. | Identify and analyse the different “texts” involved in preaching as a communicative process |
4. | Examine issues concerning the interpretation of biblical texts |
5. | Appraise the place of preaching in the life of the faith community |
At least two level one, or higher, units of Biblical Studies and two level one units of Systematic Theology plus two further units at level two.
Face to face and video
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Essay of 2,000 words |
2000 | 40.0 |
Homily/Sermon | Preparation, delivery and evaluation of a homily (7 minutes), plus personal, peer and lecturer review (oral and written) of this homily and oral review of two shorter homilies. All homilies are videotaped and replayed for review as part of the process (total is equivalent to 3,000 words) |
3000 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-21 18:09:22 +1000