PC048-812 - Preaching II

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Prerequisites

PC047-612, PC047-712, PC047-812

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC648.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, the theology and practice of preaching, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice

B. Be able to

1. Review the types and styles of preaching

2. Demonstrate Developing skill in preparing and delivering sermons of different types in various styles

3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on the theology and practice of preaching

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying Advanced perspectives and skills from ‘Preaching II’ to ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

Section A: Topics

1. A consideration of several of the following topics, or in specialised cases the elaboration of one of the following topics:

  • Concepts relevant to preaching in the Old Testament;
  • The preaching of Jesus;
  • Preaching in the Book of Acts and the New Testament;
  • Preaching in the classical period: a study of John Chrysostom;
  • Reformation perspectives;
  • Significant post-reformation preachers e.g. Jay, Edwards, Wesley, Whitefield, Spurgeon;
  • Evangelistic preaching;
  • Apologetic preaching;
  • Occasional preaching such as weddings, baptisms, funerals;
  • Preaching to a particular demographic e.g nursing home residents, Generation Y, people with disabilities
  • Preaching in a church plant. Transitioning to an established church.

Section B: Preaching in Practice

2. Preaching from various types of biblical literature, including Old Testament prophecy, narrative and poetry, New Testament gospels, epistles.

3. Preaching in particular circumstances, including evangelistic services, major seasons in the church year, occasional offices.

4. Various types of sermons: expository, biographical, doctrinal; the significance of hermeneutics; contemporary approaches, including narrative approaches, preaching as art.

5. The construction of sermon series in the life of the church possibly including the use of lectionaries.

Section C: Field Work

6.

  • The preparation and delivery of at least two sermons preferably in a church or chapel context.
  • Full texts or notes are to be submitted to the supervisor, preferably before each sermon is preached. In each case comments are to be obtained from at least one regular preacher present and at least two congregational members
  • The candidate is to write a 1000 word critique of each sermon and/or reflect upon the sermon with a supervisor, and others where appropriate.

 

Notes

  • Under the direction of the college, candidates may choose to focus on different topics in Section A and present material/ critiques etc in seminar style.
  • Where a candidate has regular preaching engagements outside the conduct of this unit the college may consider it appropriate for the candidate to prepare three or four sermons for critique.
  • It is the responsibility of approved institutions to ensure that appropriately qualified and experienced supervisors are employed for the moderation and assessment of sermons, where these people are not the staff member responsible for teaching the unit.
  • Appropriate Bibliography will need to be developed for each topic where the general bibliography is inadequate
  • Sections A, B and C will be weighted 20%, 20% and 60% respectively.

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


In addition to the works listed in the Bibliography for PC047:

Allen, R. J. (ed.), Patterns of Preaching: A Sermon Sampler (St. Louis, MO: Chalice, 1998).

Gaskell, K., Open-Air Evangelism Today (Cambridge: Grove, 1997).

Goldsworthy, G., Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000).

Greidanus, S., Preaching Christ from the Old Testament (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000).

Hughes, R. G. and R. Kysar, Preaching Doctrine for the Twenty-First Century (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1997).

Johnston, G., Preaching to a Postmodern World (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001).

Standing, R., Preaching for the Unchurched in an Entertainment Culture (Cambridge: Grove, 2002).

Watson, N., Sorrow and Hope: Preaching at Funerals (Cambridge: Grove, 2001).

Willimon, W. H., The Intrusive Word: Preaching to the Unbaptised (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994).

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