Spring 2004/Pasadena
PR514
Shuster
PR514: MAKING DOCTRINE LIVE. Marguerite Shuster. (Two Units).
DESCRIPTION:
- This preaching practicum is designed to give students experience in
preaching on aspects of some of the great theological themes and in seeing how
doctrine addresses people's deep needs and questions. Enrollment will be
limited to nine students. Each will preach twice on assigned texts. All sermons
will be videotaped.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The spoken word remains an essential means of communicating the
gospel of Jesus Christ. Preaching is an essential element in the ministry of
the church; and skill in preaching is expected of the great majority of those
called to pastoral positions, as well as of evangelists and many other servants
of Christ.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class will meet two consecutive hours per week. The first hour
will be devoted to worship involving the hearing of two sermons preached by
members of the class. The second hour will be spent in discussion of the
sermons and reflection on the theological themes they addressed. 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:
- Sayers, Dorothy. Creed or Chaos. Sophia Institute Press,
1996 (selected essays only).
- Weekly exegetical and theological reading related to the texts to be
preached upon.
(Preachers will be asked to refer not only to commentaries,
but also to dogmatic works of their own and/or other traditions.)
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Rutledge, Fleming. Help My Unbelief. Eerdmans, 2000.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Two sermons preached during the quarter, with outlines, exegetical
notes, and indication of the commentaries, theological works, and other sources
consulted submitted in writing. Regular class attendance, preparation for
class, and participation in discussions are required. Students who miss more
than two class meetings will not receive a passing grade.
PREREQUISITES:
- PR500.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Preaching and Communication
(MIN2).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.