Preaching and Narrative (DL3115B)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit is designed to build on the unit Worship and Preaching. Attention is given to the development of a conceptual understanding of preaching along with related skills that underpin a narrative approach to preaching in a Western postmodern context. The unit is centred around understanding and practicing narrative inductive preaching, building on an exploration of the ideas of Fred Craddock, Eugene Lowry, Paul Ricoeur, Thomas G. Long, and Anna Carter Florence. It gives significant attention to women preachers and writers.

Unit code: DL3115B

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3

Unit discipline: Liturgy

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Eva Burrows College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Describe contemporary culture and the implications for narrative preaching.
2.

Explain the principles underlying effective preaching.
3.

Evaluate and explore theoretical constructs that underpin a narrative approach to preaching.
4.

Design sermons in a range of contextually appropriate styles.
5.

Critique a sermon that communicates effectively using a narrative approach.

Unit sequence

Prerequisite: Worship and Preaching (DL1978B)

Pedagogy

Online Tutorials - 12 Hours, Student reflections, Readings, Sermon (live and recorded) Evaluation, Student Presentations

Indicative Bibliography

  • Carrell, Lori J. Preaching That Matters: Reflective Practices for Transforming Sermons. Herndon VA: Alban Institute, 2013.
  • Clader, Linda L. Voicing the Vision: Imagination and Prophetic Preaching. Harrisburg PA: Morehouse Publishing, 2003.
  • Craddock, Fred B. Preaching. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2010.
  • Florence, Anna Carter. Preaching as Testimony. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2007.
  • Johnson, Patrick W. T. The Mission of Preaching: Equipping the Community for Faithful Witness. Downers Grove Il: IVP Academic, 2015.
  • Kim, Eunjoo Mary. Preaching in an Age of Globalization. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2010.
  • Long, Thomas G. The Witness of Preaching. 2nd ed. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
  • Lowry, Eugene. The Homiletical Beat. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2012
  • McKenzie, Alyce. Making sense in the pulpit: vivid preaching for visual listeners. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2018.
  • Rutledge, Fleming. The Undoing of Death. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, 2005.
  • Wilson, Paul Scott. Setting Words on Fire Putting God at the Center of the Sermon. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2016

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Book Review - Book Review 1000 25.0
Homily/Sermon - Sermon and Critique 1500 25.0
Essay - Annotated Sermon 2000 50.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 19 Aug, 2021

Unit record last updated: 2021-08-19 16:33:48 +1000