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TMMC1267: Introduction to Preaching

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Type Tied
Level 1
Credits 10
Availability Available in 2023/24
Module Cap None.
Location Durham
Department Theology, Ministry and Mission

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

  • 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

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotalMonitored
Lectures81.75 hours16 
Personal Study84 
Total100 

Summative Assessment

Component: Practical SkillComponent Weighting: 40%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Practical Skill10 minutes100 
Component: Written Theological ReflectionComponent Weighting: 60%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Written Theological Reflection1500 words100 

Formative Assessment

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