Details for MIN203 Preaching

Preach by bridging the gap between ancient texts and exploring effective ways to communicate biblically sound truths to a modern world. If you want to learn how to develop life-changing preaching, and bring revelation to postmodern people that struggle with the Christian story, then look no further.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: MIN203
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• At least 40 credit points, including MIN101—Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability to produce messages based on biblical and cultural exegesis
2. Develop and demonstrate advanced knowledge of contemporary tools and skills related to preaching, in order to deconstruct, modify and strengthen personal preaching skills;
3. Demonstrate an ability to provide in depth constructive feedback to peer sermon presentations;
4. Demonstrate an understanding both of the contours of the biblical text and how to apply these to the needs of congregations in sermon delivery;
5. Discuss the significance of the place of preaching both within the Pentecostal and wider church traditions;
6. Exhibit an ability to analyse the integration of sermon construction and communication, including the consideration of other Christian perspectives and understandings.

Subject Content

• Ancient oratory and Christian preaching
• Hermeneutics and preaching
• Constructing exegetical sermons
• Constructing topical sermons
• Communicating to different audiences
• Preaching in postmodernity
• Skill development
• Pentecostalism and preaching

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-learning (online)
• Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Sermon (1) (25%)
• Reflection Paper (25%)
• Sermon (1) (25%)
• Final Reflection Paper (25%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided