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Continuing
Ministerial Education
Training Courses: Sept 2006 - June 2007
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the bible and the church
Preaching from the
Epistles
Wednesday 4th October 2006
Morning Session 10am - 1pm
Venue:
The Flat, Trinity House
Led by:
Hugh Balfour Vicar Christ Church Old Kent Road
Numbers:
6 - 20
Course intended for:
Clergy (incumbents curates etc)
Readers
Content of course:
How to preach effectively from texts/passages in the Epistles. We will
be focussing on Ephesians
Aims:
To hear the specific message of each text, so that we might
communicate it more effectively
Learning objectives of course :
To learn some of the basic principles of expository preaching so that
we can “hear” the message more accurately
To learn how to apply the message more effectively
Teaching methods :
Talk with opportunity for questions & discussion.
Small groups working on texts set in advance
Assessing course effectiveness :
Verbal feedback and feedback form
Reading/Preparation for course? :
A choice of texts from Ephesians and instructions will be sent out
about a fortnight in advance. Participants will be asked to give a 3
minute presentation on a text
Theology, Philosophy or Methodology
participants need be aware of? :
That all Scripture is God breathed (2 Tim 3:16), so when we read the
Bible we are reading what God has to say as well as what the human
author intends. It is not necessary for participants to share this
assumption
MAKING THE MOST OF CHRISTMAS
Tuesday 31st October 2006
Morning Course 10am-1pm
Venue:
St Paul's Kingston Hill
Led by:
J. John, evangelist, writer and preacher and Simon Coupland, vicar of
St Paul’s Kingston Hill
Numbers:
20 - 150
Course intended for:
Any who have to lead or speak at Christmas services and events
Content of Course:
Ideas for events and activities leading up to Christmas; Christmas
sermon outlines (all-age and adult) and illustrations for Christmas
talks
Aims:
To equip those preparing for Christmas with some fresh ideas and
resources to help them to present the very familiar story in new ways
Learning objectives of Course:
To go away with some fresh inspiration and material for the Christmas
season
Teaching methods:
Talk, PowerPoint, discussion
Assessing Course’s Effectiveness:
Feedback
Reading/Preparation
for Course?:
None
Theological,
Philosophical or
Methodology
Participants need
be aware of ?:
None
Please note: St Paul’s, Kingston Hill,
can be reached on foot from Norbiton Station (mainline from Waterloo);
for information about possible parking, and about local bus routes,
contact the Vicar.
Preaching the Lectionary Gospel
Saturday 18th November or Saturday
2nd December 2006 (choose either day)
Day course 10am – 4pm
Venue:
Stockwood Room, Trinity House
Led by:
Revd Canon Anne Stevens
Numbers:
5 to 30
Course intended for:
Anyone who preaches regularly
Content of course:
As Year C gets underway, an opportunity to re-discover the distinctive
theology and style of Luke's gospel, and see how it is used in the
lectionary. The workshop will also cover the planning of sermons
throughout the year, and the construction of individual sermons
Aims:
1. To learn more about the gospel
2. To see the lectionary pattern of Year C, and plan sermons
accordingly
3. To share helpful resources, ideas & tips on preaching
4. To become better preachers
Learning objectives of course:
See above
Teaching methods:
Principally individual and small group work with plenary discussion
which will include input from course leader.
Assessing course’s effectiveness:
Feedback form
Reading/Preparation for course?:
No, but participants to bring Bibles please, plus any resources on
Luke they have found helpful.
Theological, Philosophical or
Methodology Participants need be aware of?:
All assumptions welcome!
Preaching the Church Year: Lent and
Easter
Tuesday 1st February 2007
Day Session 10am-4pm
Venue:
Stockwood Room, Trinity House
Led by:
Dr Paula Gooder, The Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham
Numbers:
10 to 40
Course intended for:
All who will preach or teach the Lent and Easter scriptures.
Content of Course:
An exploration of the Biblical passages that lie behind the liturgical
seasons Lent and Easter
Aims:
To give people the tools for reading the ‘big’ Lent and Easter
Biblical texts
To explore the scholarly background of some of the relevant Biblical
material
To help people to ask critical questions about the Biblical material
in this season
Learning objectives of course:
To have a clearer understanding of
the issues that lie behind the Biblical passages read at Lent and
Easter
Teaching methods:
Interactive lecture (lecture and
discussion)
Assessing Course’s Effectiveness:
Feedback form
Reading/Preparation for Course?:
Obviously not all of these! Just a
flavour to get you started:
Raymond Brown: A Crucified Christ in Holy Week - Essays on the Four
Gospel Passion Narratives
Gerard Sloyan: Jesus on Trial
John Dominic Crossan: Who Killed Jesus?
N.T. Wright: The Resurrection of the Son of God
John Crossan et al: The Resurrection of Jesus: John Crossan
and N.T. Wright in Dialogue
Raymond Brown: A Risen Christ at Eastertime: Essays on the Gospel
Narratives of the Resurrection
Theological, Philosophical or
Methodology Participants need be aware of?:
Academic approach with devotional insights
Preaching from the Gospels
Wednesday 9th May 2007
Morning Session 10am-1pm
Venue:
The Flat, Trinity House
Led by:
Jonathan Fletcher, Vicar Emmanuel Wimbledon
Numbers:
6 to 20
Course intended for:
All clergy readers any trainee preachers
Content of Course:
How to preach from texts/passages in the Gospels
Aims:
To be better at hearing the specific message of each
passage
To be more effective at communicating that message
Learning objectives of course :
To learn how to “hear” the message of the passage
To learn some basic principles of expository preaching
To learn how to be more effective in applying the message
Teaching methods:
Talk with opportunity for questions/discussion
Small groups working on pre-assigned texts
Assessing Course’s Effectiveness:
Verbal feedback
Reading/Preparation for Course ?:
About a fortnight before the course participants will be sent a choice
of passages from the gospels, together with instructions, and asked to
prepare a 3 minute presentation for the small group time
Theological, Philosophical or
Methodology Participants need be aware of ?:
That all Scripture is God breathed (2 Tim 3:16), and therefore when we
read the Bible we are reading what God is saying as well as what the
human author intended. It is not necessary for the participants to
share this assumption
The Use of the Psalms
Tuesday 26th June 2007
Day Course 10am-4pm
Venue:
Gilmore Room, Trinity House
Led by:
Rev. Simon Stocks, Asst. Curate,
St. John Coulsdon
Numbers:
Min. 6 Max. 30
Course intended for:
All those who lead others in
worship or devotional practise.
Content of Course:
Reviewing recent studies of the
usefulness of the psalms in contemporary worship and devotion;
discussing how this can be put into practise.
Aims:
1. To establish a framework for the use and interpretation of the
psalms that relates directly to contemporary pastoral needs and
corporate worship.
2. To discern guidelines for putting this framework into practise.
Learning objectives of course:
An enriched appreciation of the value and usefulness of the psalms in
private devotion and public worship; confidence in leading others in
using the psalms.
Teaching methods:
Lecture, small-group discussion, plenary discussion.
Assessing Course’s Effectiveness:
Evaluation form.
Reading/Preparation for Course ?:
None, but familiarity with psalms will be of benefit.
Theological, Philosophical or
Methodology Participants need be aware of ?:
The framework discussed is based around people’s relationships with
God and with each other. Participants need to be comfortable with this
terminology.
Preaching in Context
Thursday 29 May 2007
Day course 10am - 4pm: Coffee from 9.30; prompt start at 10am
Sandwich lunch provided
Venue:
Stockwood Room, Trinity House
Led by:
Canon Russell Bowman-Eadie, Director of Ministry Development (Diocese
of Bath & Wells) and Canon Treasurer, Wells Cathedral
Numbers:
Min. 6 Max. 30
Course intended for:
Clergy and Readers who preach.
Content of Course:
The theory and practice of preaching in different kinds of liturgical
service, to different congregations, in different localities and with
different age ranges.
Aims:
1. To increase awareness of the different homiletic styles which might
be necessary in various contexts.
2. To offer resources and ideas, including on the content and
structure, of sermons which context-sensitive and appropriate to the
occasion
Learning objectives of course:
Greater appreciation of the
significance of context in preaching and greater, justified,
confidence in addressing it.
Teaching methods:
Lecture, small-group work,
plenary discussion.
Assessing Course’s Effectiveness:
Evaluation form.
Reading/Preparation for Course ?:
Surviving the Sermon, David
Schlafer, Cowley
Paying with Fire, David Schlafer, Cowley
Embodying the Word, David Day, SPCK
Theological, Philosophical or
Methodology Participants need be aware of ?:
The course assumes the value of
preaching in Christian ministry and participants should share that
assumption.
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