PC075-812 - Preaching Different Biblical Genres

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

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC775-4.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, preaching different biblical genres

B. Be able to

1. Examine the theological and methodological issues in preaching different biblical genres

2. Demonstrate skill in utilising diverse scholarship and learning on biblical genres in sermon construction and delivery

3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on preaching different biblical genres

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying Advanced perspectives and skills from ‘Preaching Different Biblical Genres’ to ministry practice and Christian living as a reflective practitioner

Content

Section A:  Biblical and Theological Principles for Preaching Biblical Genre

  1. The Character of Biblical Genre
  2. The Theological Principles for Preaching Biblical Genre

Section B:  Preaching the Law of Moses

  1. The Biblical and Theological Importance of the Law of Moses
  2. Distinctive Features of Preaching the Law of Moses
  3. Applying the Law of Moses to the Contemporary Context 

Section C:  Preaching Old Testament Historical Narrative

  1. The Biblical and Theological Importance of the Historical Narratives
  2. Distinctive Features of Preaching Historical Narrative
  3. Applying Historical Narrative to the Contemporary Context 

Section D:  Preaching Biblical Wisdom

  1. The Biblical and Theological Importance of Biblical Wisdom
  2. Distinctive Features of Preaching Biblical Wisdom
  3. Applying Biblical Wisdom to the Contemporary Context 

Section E:  Preaching the Prophets

  1. The Biblical and Theological Importance of the Prophets
  2. Distinctive Features of Preaching the Prophets
  3. Applying the Prophets to the Contemporary Context 

Section F:  Preaching the Parables

  1. The Character of Biblical Parables
  2. Homiletic Issues in Preaching from the Parables
  3. Applying the Parables to the Contemporary Context

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.


Prescribed:

Graeme Goldsworthy, Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2010.

Stanley Greidanus, Preaching Christ from the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999.

 

Recommended:

Robert Alter, The Art of Biblical Narrative. New York: Perseus, 2011.

Jeffrey D. Arthurs, Preaching With Variety: How to Re-create the Dynamics of Biblical Genres. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2007.

Christopher Ash, Job: The Wisdom of the Cross. Wheaton: Crossway, 2014.

Craig L. Blomberg, Preaching the Parables. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004.

Nick Bryant, The Rise and Fall of Australia: How a Great Nation Lost Its Way. Sydney: Bantam, 2015.

Dale Ralph Davis, 1 Kings: The Wisdom and the Folly. Tain: Christian Focus, 2002.

Scott M. Gibson (ed.), Preaching the Old Testament.  Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2006.

Mike Graves, The Sermon as Symphony: Preaching the Literary Forms of the New Testament.  Valley Forge: Judson, 1997.

Rebecca Huntley, Still Lucky: Why You Should Feel Optimistic About Australia and Its People.  Hawthorn: Viking, 2017.

Steven D. Mathewson, The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative.  Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002.

George Megalogenis, Australia’s Second Chance: What Our History Tells Us About Our Future. Hawthorn: Penguin, 2015.

John Woodhouse, 1 Samuel: Looking for a King. Wheaton: Crossway, 2008.

____________________, 2 Samuel: Your Kingdom Come.  Wheaton: Crossway, 2015.

Roy Williams, Post God Nation. Sydney: ABC Books, 2015