The unit will explore issues and approaches to preaching while concentrating on the application of this knowledge to the proclamation of the Word of God in liturgical and cultural contexts.
Unit code: DP9423Y
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | Prepare and deliver a homily |
2. | Evaluate critically and appreciatively the content and delivery of a homily |
3. | Identify the different “texts” involved in preaching as a communicative process |
4. | Articulate issues concerning the interpretation of biblical texts |
5. | Discuss the place of preaching in the life of the faith community |
6. | Describe the difference between at least two cultural contexts and their impact on Preaching |
At least two foundational units, preferably in Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology, Liturgy, or equivalent
Face to face and video
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Essay of 3,000 words |
4000 | 40.0 |
Homily/Sermon | Preparation, delivery and evaluation of a homily (7 minutes), plus personal, peer and lecturer review (oral and written) of this homily and oral review of two shorter homilies. All homilies are videotaped and replayed for review as part of the process (total is equivalent to 3,000 words) |
3000 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2019-10-03 11:34:41 +1000