This course is an introduction to the theology and practice of preaching. It examines the nature, purpose and task of preaching within the life and mission of the Church and introduces students to the basic processes involved in preparing and delivering a sermon. The course will explore biblical foundations for preaching, the preacher’s vocation and character, methods of engaging and interpreting a biblical text, identifying the central theological claim of a passage, constructing a sermon, developing effective introductions and conclusions, using illustrations appropriately, and communicating the Gospel clearly to a contemporary congregation.
- Teacher: Bertram Gayle
This course provides an introduction to the European Reformations, circa 1450-1650. It examines the religious, political, intellectual, and social transformations associated with the European Reformation between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries. Students will explore the late medieval background to reform, the emergence of Protestant movements, the Catholic Reformation, the impact of religious conflict, and the long-term consequences of confessional division for European society. The course introduces students to the major historiographical debates surrounding the causes, character, and legacy of the Reformation through the works of Diarmaid MacCulloch and Carter Lindberg.
- Teacher: Garfield Campbell
Every human endeavour is shaped and conditioned by the context out of which it emerged. This course introduces students to and covers the historical setting and contexts of biblical texts. Besides, it identifies the literary forms and types of writings - poem, song, myths, parables, short sayings, prophecy, wisdom saying, proverbs - that shape the content and message of the biblical texts.
- Teacher: Olando Gayle
This course is designed as an introduction to Christian Worship; it will focus on the study and practice of the Biblical Development/tradition[s] of worship and will use this as a basis for examining Worship within the Anglican tradition and related Liturgies
- Teacher: Richard Tucker
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a range of theological and theoretical resources and approaches related to pastoral care in the context of pastoral ministry. Particular attention will be given to the area of clergy to congregant communication and relationship as well as the various areas pastoral care givers will engage and offer care. Students will be encouraged to begin the process of developing an awareness of moments for pastoral care as well as consider the unique context of clergy life.
- Teacher: Hilda Vaughan