- Unit Code & NameDL3115B Preaching and Narrative
- Description
Preaching and Narrative will build on your skills in worship and preaching. Your understanding of preaching in today’s Western postmodern world, emphasising storytelling as a powerful tool for communication.
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- DisciplineDelivery ID:
- LevelUndergraduate Level 3
- Semester4. Semester 2, 2025
- Delivery ModeOnline
- Date
28 July 2025 - 31 October 2025
Weekly zoom discussion at agreed time.
We recommend that you allocate 9 hours a week for all study activities.
- Lecturer(s) Major Dr Grant Sandercock-Brown
- Prerequisites
18 points in DL
- Learning Activities
Pre-reading of book review text is recommended for Undergraduate Students.
Completion of weekly readings; Online discussions of unit material. This will include discussion of preaching videos that must be viewed prior to weekly zoom meetings.
*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.
- Assessments
1 x 1,000 word Book review - 25%
1 x 1,500 word Sermon and critique - 25%
1 x 2,000 word Annotated sermon - 50%
- Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected thawt students will be able to:
1. Describe contemporary culture and the implications for narrative preaching.
2. Explain the principles underlying effective preaching.
3. Evaluate and explore theoretical constructs that underpin a narrative approach to preaching.
4. Design sermons in a range of contextually appropriate styles.
5. Critique a sermon that communicates effectively using a narrative approach.
- Text Books
There is no required text for this unit.