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Undergraduate Handbook 2025-2026 (archived)
Module TMMC1267: Introduction to Preaching
Department: Theology, Ministry and Mission
TMMC1267: Introduction to Preaching
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 1 | 10 | Available in 2025/2026 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- TMMC1081- Introduction to Preaching in the Contemporary World
Aims
- To give students an introduction to the theology, theory and practice of preaching.
- To enable students to apply their knowledge and understanding of Scripture, exegesis and hermeneutics to the art of preaching.
- To equip students with skills and knowledge to begin to develop them as reflective practitioners and as skilled preachers.
Content
- This module provides opportunities to engage with key aspects of preaching and is likely to include:
- the theology and theory of preaching,
- different models of preaching,
- approaches to engaging with Scripture,
- rhetorical strategies,
- practical skills of delivery.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- [SSK 3]
- Explore and discuss knowledgeably different approaches to preaching.
Subject-specific Skills
- [SSS 1, 2, 3]
- Use hermeneutical skills and biblical knowledge to draw out key ideas and questions from scriptural texts to shape preaching.
- Demonstrate basic preaching skills and the ability to reflect on their own practice and that of others.
Key Skills
- [KS 1, 2, 3, 4]
- Identify, gather and evaluate source materials for a specific purpose.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to a given context, communicating their findings sensitively and respectfully.
- Carry out a guided task that involves: independent inquiry; management of time and resources; using IT; meeting deadlines; evaluating the task and learning from it.
- Recognise key issues in their own personal and professional development.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures and personal study
- Practical skill assessment and Written Theological Reflection
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 8 | 1.75 hours | 16 | ||
| Personal Study | 84 | ||||
| Total | 100 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Skill | 40% | Practical Skill | 10 minutes | 100% | |
| Written Theological Reflection | 60% | Written Theological Reflection | 1500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
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.