This unit examines pastoral and prophetic preaching traditions and practices. A particular focus will be the practice of sermon preparation and presentation, with an emphasis on developing “pastoral listening” skills, utilizing resources, and developing a self-critical faculty. Crafting sermons and the art of preaching are examined using both student-prepared and model sermons. Topics examined include: contextual preaching; involving the congregation in preaching; plagiarism; the role of scripture, theology, reflection, interpretation, prayer and experience in preaching.
Unit code: DP3024S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Demonstrate awareness of and critical assessment of different preaching methods and styles. |
| 2. | Explain and demonstrate the role of reflection, interpretation, prayer and experience in preaching. |
| 3. | Demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes plagiarism in the 21st century. |
| 4. | Demonstrate the ability to prepare and deliver a pastoral sermon. |
| 5. | Demonstrate an understanding of their own pastoral preaching tradition. |
15 points in foundational units in each of Fields B, C, and D with at least 120 points across all fields
The unit will consist of seminars, discussion and work groups, practical sessions and students will each present 2 sermons in class.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1000 word theologically reflective essay on the practice of preaching |
1000 | 30.0 |
| Homily/Sermon | 2 x sermons/homilies written and presented = 2000 words |
2000 | 40.0 |
| Journal | 10 x 200 words reading reflections |
2000 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2014
Unit record last updated: 2019-10-22 16:28:50 +1100