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: DL8198B

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational

Unit discipline: Liturgy

Proposing College: Eva Burrows College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Identify key components of a worship service and the relationship of these components to the overall structure.

2.

Compare and contrast different frameworks and use them to develop a thoughtfully planned worship service.

3.

Apply appropriate methods for sermon design.

4.

Prepare and deliver an effective sermon.

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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

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay 1500 25.0
Essay 1500 25.0
Homily/Sermon 750 15.0
Homily/Sermon 2250 35.0
Approvals

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

Unit record last updated: 2023-08-16 10:57:55 +1000