THEO3014
The Craft of Preaching
10 Units
Not available in 2013
Previously offered in 2011, 2010
This course explores the foundational underpinnings of communication and proclamation essential for the preacher. The course offers practical experience in developing homilies and provides opportunity to preach and be critiqued by course presenter and peers.
| Objectives | Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to: 1. Articulate the key principles of communication and how they shape and form a person in the craft of preaching; 2. Demonstrate and understanding of the different discourses 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the role through practical engagement |
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| Content | The main themes covered include: the practice of homily preparation; preaching to a new generation; understanding the New Era in Face-to-Face Religious communication; function and technique of hand gesture; preacher as risk taker; written text becomes living word | ||||
| Replacing Course(s) | Not Applicable. | ||||
| Transition | Not Applicable. | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | An introductory course in biblical studies would be an advantage but not essential | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Distance Learning : Paper Based |
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| Teaching Methods | Self Directed Learning | ||||
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| Contact Hours | Self Directed Learning: for 130 hour(s) per Term for Full Term |