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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN1167: Preaching and Presentation
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN1167: Preaching and Presentation
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- 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
Subject-specific Knowledge
- 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
Subject-specific Skills
- an appreciation of the skills necessary to reflect on the effectiveness of such preaching
Key Skills
- 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
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sermon | 50% | Recorded 10-15 min. sermon | 100% | ||
| Reflection | 50% | Reflection on sermon | 1000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
In-class exercise
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.