PC122-506 - Learn to Preach
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1,392 Standard Tuition Fee
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6Credit Points
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0.0625 EFT
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5AQF level
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Category foundational unitA
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pastoral churchUnit Discipline
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code RYP35.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the nature and practice of expository preaching
B. Be able to
1. Describe the purpose and function of expository preaching
2. Demonstrate Foundational skill in the basic competencies of expository preaching
C. Be in a position to
Relating perspectives and skills from ‘Learn to Preach’ to contemporary ministry contexts
Content
- The Nature, Purpose and Importance of Expository Preaching.
- The Essential Competencies of an Expository sermon.
- Introduction to Communication Theory
- The Delivery of an Expository Sermon
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.
Phil Campbell and Gary Millar, Saving Eutychus. Sydney: Matthias Media, 2013.
John Chapman, Setting Hearts on Fire. Sydney: Matthias, 1999.
Jonathan Lamb, Preaching Matters. Nottingham: IVP, 2014.
Tim Keller, Preaching: Communicating Christ in an Age of Skepticism. NY: Viking Books, 2015
Murray Capill, The Heart is the Target, Philipsburg, P&R, 2014.
John Stott, I Believe in Preaching. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1998.
John W. Wright, Telling God's Story: Narrative Preaching for Christian Formation. Leicester: IVP, 2009.