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Preaching I
PC047-612/712/812

PTC Unit Guide (PDF)

Intensive in semester 1, odd numbered years

Lecturer: David Cook

Overview: This subject teaches the biblical principles and patterns of preaching, including aims and context, exegesis and exposition, components of a sermon, and methods and techniques.
Students will be given thorough theoretical training, to be applied through the writing and preaching of 4 sermons throughout the semester.

Method: classroom instruction and discussion, four sermons under supervision, and assignments

Textbooks:

  • Gibson, Scott (ed.), Preaching to a Shifting Culture (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker 2004).

  • Philip, William (ed.), The Practical Preacher (London, UK: Proclamation Trust, 2002).

  • Ash, Christopher, The Priority of Preaching (Fearn, UK: Christian Focus, 2009).

  • Johnston, Graham, Preaching to a Postmodern World (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2001).

  • Gill, Stewart (ed.), Preaching the Word: Essays in Honour of Professor Tom Wilkinson (Doncaster, VIC: RTR Supplement Series 3, 2009).

ACT unit information:
Preaching I PC047-612
Preaching I PC004-712
Preaching I PC004-812