Winter 2004/Pasadena
PR517
Schmit
PR517: PREACHING FOR OCCASIONAL SERVICES. Clayton J. Schmit. (Two Units).
DESCRIPTION:
- This preaching practicum is designed to provide students with
practice in preparing sermons for special ministry occasions. Preaching texts
will be assigned to address pastoral situations such as funerals, weddings,
baptisms, the celebration of the sacrament/ordinance of the Lord's Supper, a
revival meeting, and an interdenominational service of worship. Enrollment will
be limited to nine students. Each student will preach two sermons which will
address an assigned ministry scenario. All sermons will be videotaped.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Parish ministry presents preachers with many types of pastoral
situations. Preaching brings the power of God's Word to bear on these special
occasions, providing healing, comfort, unity, inspiration, and enlightenment
for God's people. Skill in preaching on such occasions will be expected of
pastors and other ministers who attend to these pastoral situations.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class will meet for a two-hour period each week. The first part
of each meeting will be spent in worship, where two sermons will be preached by
members of the class. The second hour will be spent in discussion of the
sermons and reflection on the special homiletical and theological concerns
which surround each pastoral situation. PLEASE NOTE: Class attendance is
mandatory. If the class is over-subscribed, the first two persons on the
waiting list should attend the first class session.
REQUIRED READING:
- Weekly exegetical reading relating to the texts to be preached
upon, and
- One book from the recommended list.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Greenhaw, David M. and Ronald J. Allen, eds. Preaching in the
Context of Worship. Chalice Press, 1999.
- Hedahl, Susan K. Preaching the Wedding Sermon. Chalice Press,
1999.
- Hughes, Robert. A Trumpet in the Darkness. Fortress, 1985.
- Ramsey, G. Lee, Jr. Care-full Preaching. Chalice Press, 2000.
- Webber, Christopher. The Art of the Homily: Including Homilies for
Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals. Moorehouse Publishing, 1992.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Two sermons preached during the quarter, with exegetical notes and
sermon manuscripts submitted in writing. One brief (4-5 page) theological
paper in response to reading one of the recommended texts. Regular class
attendance, preparation for class, and participation in discussions are
required. Students who miss more that two class meetings will not receive a
passing grade.
PREREQUISITES:
- PR500.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M.Div. core requirement in Preaching and Communication (MIN
2).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.