Worship and Preaching: Essentials (DL8198B)

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.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

Readings, online forums, videos, reflective practice

Pedagogy

Lectures, group work, online forums, videos

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.
• Lewis, Karoline M. Preaching the Word: Contemporary Approaches to the Bible for the Pulpit. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2023.
• McKenzie, Alyce. Making a Scene at the Pulpit: vivid preaching for visual listeners. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2018.
• Noland, Rory Jon. Transforming Worship: Planning and Leading Sunday Services As If Spiritual Formation Mattered. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2021.
• O’Brien, Glen. Christian Worship: A Theological and Historical Introduction. Melbourne: Uniting Academic Press, 2013.
• Robinson, Haddon W. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages. Third Edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014.

Assessment