Overview
An exploration of communication issues that affect congregations and ministry organisations today, including interpreting the Bible and preaching in an increasingly secular world.
About this paper
| Paper title | Preaching and Communication in a Contemporary Context |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ministry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2025, expected to be offered in 2026 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,315.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PAST 311, PASX 311
- Limited to
- MMin, PGDipMin, PGDipTheol, BTheol(Hons)
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website
- Teaching staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Paul Trebilco,
Lecturers: Dr Paul Windsor and Dr Geoff New- Paper Structure
This paper is divided into five modules
- Module 1: Word: Written
- Module 2: Listener
- Module 3: World
- Module 4: Preacher
- Module 5: Word: Living
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Articulate and analyse factors that lead to effective preaching
- Articulate ways to move between text and context as they study the Bible, considering the needs of the listeners, the challenges of the wider society and the relevance of the biblical text in preparing sermons
- Describe and critically evaluate trends in preaching styles that are relevant for our postmodern, post-Christendom, multicultural society in New Zealand and for our globalised world
- Assess and modify their own preaching style in the light of new learning about how to move between text and context and how to consider audience issues
- Assessment details
The course is assessed at 300 level by two 2,500 word essays each worth 35%, and one 2,000 word essay worth 30%.
The course is assessed at 400 level by two 3,000 word essays, each worth 35%, and one 2,500 word essay worth 30%
There is no final examination for this paper.