Module THMN1167: Preaching and Presentation

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN1167: Preaching and Presentation

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To examine the nature and purpose of preaching. To enable theological reflection on preaching in contemporary culture, and to build initial skills in this area.

Content

• 1. Opportunities and Challenges: The Context of Western Culture
• 2. Building bridges in preaching
• 3. The theology of preaching
• 4. The use of Scripture
• 5. Reading culture and the local church setting
• 6. Engaging the Word with the world
• 7. The arts and preaching: Stimulating the Imagination
• 8. Evangelistic preaching
• 9. Preaching that nurtures discipleship
• 10. Sustaining an evolving preaching ministry

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this module, candidates will gain:
• a basic understanding of the theology and methods of preaching in contemporary culture, its relationship to biblical witness, the church’s liturgy and worship, and the creative arts

• an appreciation of the skills necessary to reflect on the effectiveness of such preaching

• a basic understanding of the challenges and opportunities of contemporary culture as it relates to Christian communication;
• initial skills for developing and sustaining a preaching ministry.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Lectures and discussion, contact time 14 hours

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

In-class exercise

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University