Module THMN2197: Preaching and Apologetics

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN2197: Preaching and Apologetics

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• THMN1341 Preaching 1; THMN2341 Preaching 2.

Aims

• To enable theological reflection on preaching in contemporary culture, and to build initial skills in apologetic approaches in this area.

Content

• 1. Opportunities and Challenges: The Context of Western Culture
• 2. Building Bridges: Apologetics Today
• 3. The Trinitarian theology of Preaching
• 4. Preaching in the Acts of the Apostles
• 5. Reading culture and the local church setting
• 6. Full of grace and truth: Engaging the Word with the world
• 7. Story: 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, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theology and methods appropriate to preaching in contemporary culture.

• Demonstrate the ability and skills to reflect critically on and to evaluate the effectiveness of such preaching;
• Demonstrate skills and understanding in sustaining and evaluating a creative preaching ministry.

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the challenges and opportunities of contemporary culture as it relates to Christian communication in a variety of contexts

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:

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■ 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