This unit offers a comprehensive treatment on the theology, nature and function of preaching in the Christian church; sermon exegesis and meditation; and writing sermon outlines and manuscripts, children’s addresses.
Unit code: DP2015L
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Prepare sermons that reflect an understanding of the nature and function of the sermon |
2. | Employ exegetical disciplines and procedures for preaching |
3. | Understand the function of law and gospel |
4. | Engage the text from the perspective of lived experience |
5. | Communicate in a clear and accessible manner |
6. | Relate the word to the various contexts |
7. | Demonstrate advanced skills in moving from biblical exegesis to preaching for various contexts |
•Level 2:
Lecturer input, seminar style workshopping, impromptu speaking, class exercises (focussing on practising skills and methods), class presentations with students coaching and providing feedback to one another.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Homily/Sermon | Sermon study Five parts: exegesis, meditation, outline, sermon and children’s address 2500 words |
2500 | 65.0 |
Homily/Sermon | Trial sermon 1000 words |
1000 | 10.0 |
Book Review | Book review 1000 words |
1000 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2019-10-31 14:59:39 +1100