Worship and Preaching: Essentials (DL1198B)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

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 to the development of skills and conceptual understanding that will support the development of effective worship leading and preaching.

Unit code: DL1198B

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: Liturgy

Proposing College: Eva Burrows College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Identify the key components of a worship service.
2.

Use a framework to develop a thoughtfully planned worship service.
3.

Recognise and use appropriate resources to develop a sermon.

4.

Prepare and deliver an effective sermon.

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Unit sequence

No prerequisites required.

Pedagogy

Readings, online forums, videos, reflective practice

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bechtel, Carol M. Touching the Altar: The Old Testament for Christian Worship. The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies Series. Grand Rapids, MI.: William B. Eerdmans Pub, 2008.
  • Brown, Teresa L. Fry. Delivering the Sermon: Voice, Body, and Animation in Proclamation. Elements of Preaching. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2008.
  • Cherry, Constance M. The Worship Architect: A Blueprint for Designing Culturally Relevant and Biblically Faithful Services. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2010.
  • Craddock, Fred B., Kathryn Hayes Sparks, and Lee Sparks. Craddock on the Craft of Preaching. St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 2011.
  • Duck, Ruth. Worship for the Whole People of God. Second ed. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2021.
  • McKenzie, Alyce. Making a Scene at the Pulpit: vivid preaching for visual listeners. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2018.
  • O’Brien, Glen. Christian Worship: A Theological and Historical Introduction. Melbourne: Uniting Academic Press, 2013.
  • Risbridger, John. The Message of Worship. Nottingham: Inter-Varsity Press, 2015.
  • Robinson, Haddon W. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages. Third Edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014.
  • Ward, David. Practicing the Preaching Life. Nashville, TN.: Abingdon Press, 2019.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay 1000 30.0
Homily/Sermon 750 20.0
Homily/Sermon 1750 50.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 16 Aug, 2023

Unit record last updated: 2023-08-16 10:57:18 +1000