Preaching and Public Communication

This subject is both educational and practical at the Master’s Degree level. The goal of the subject is to help you become a better preacher and all-round communicator. Opportunities to prepare, practice and progress in this vital area of ministry are awaiting you when you enrol.

Awards offering Preaching and Public Communication

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
• Master of Arts
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Leadership
• Master of Theological Studies
• Master of Theology

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. Compose a strategy for effective public speaking;
4. Create Audience Interest and validate ability for effective message communication;
5. Demonstrate an understanding both of the contours of the biblical text and how to apply these to the needs of congregations in sermon delivery;
6. Discuss the significance of the place of preaching both within the Pentecostal and wider church traditions;
7. Exhibit an ability to analyse the integration of sermon construction and communication, including the consideration of other Christian perspectives and understandings.

Subject Content

• Introduction to Preaching and Public Communication
• Preaching Skill Development
• Pentecostal Preaching in Light of First-century Oratory
• The Holy Spirit and Preaching
• Constructing Topical Sermons
• Hermeneutics and Preaching
• Preaching in Postmodernity
• Biblically Informed Preaching
• Communicating to Different Audiences
• Pentecostalism and Preaching

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-Learning (online)
• Intensive

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

Assessment Methods

• Exegesis Paper (25%)
• Short Reflective Paper (25%)
• Sermon x3 (50%)