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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN2197: Preaching and Apologetics
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN2197: Preaching and Apologetics
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- 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
Subject-specific Knowledge
- 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.
Subject-specific Skills
- 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.
Key Skills
- 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
| 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 sermon | 10-15 minutes | 100% | |
| Reflection | 50% | Written reflection | 1000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Feedback on 3 min. radio talk
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.