THMN2187 Anglicanism
Running in 2013-14 at St John’s and Lindisfarne.
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Level
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2
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Credits
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10
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Excluded combinations
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THMN3067 Anglicanism.
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Aims
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To enable students to give an account of the development and content of ‘Anglicanism’ and to evaluate its coherence and ministerial relevance.
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Learning Outcomes
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By the end of this module students will:
1. be familiar with selected key texts of Anglicanism
2. be able to evaluate the different accounts of Anglicanism, in
particular Anglican theological method and Anglican ecclesiology
3. be able to discuss contemporary issues in Anglican theology and life
4. be able to locate themselves in relation to the tradition of
Anglicanism
5. demonstrate awareness of the relationship between Anglican insights
and their ministerial practice
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Content
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• study of selected historical periods and texts: the English Reformation; Richard Hooker; the Caroline Divines and the Restoration; the Oxford Movement, the rise of Liberalism and the Evangelical reaction; essential modern texts such as the revised Canon Law, Declaration of Assent and Worship and Doctrine Measure and other selected reports of the Doctrine Commission, of the House of Bishops and of the Church of England.
• the development of the Anglican Communion.
• aspects of contemporary Anglicanism such as: 'Forward in Faith', ‘Affirming Catholicism’, Reform and internal disunity; episcopacy in Anglicanism; lay presidency; establishment; the role of Charismatics within Anglicanism. This section of the module will vary according to current issues and the priorities of the group.
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Indicative bibliography
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Avis, P., The Anglican Understanding of the Church: an Introduction (London: SPCK, 2000).
Bartlett, A., A Passionate Balance (London: DLT, 2007).
Chapman, M., Anglicanism. A very short introduction (Oxford: OUP, 2006).
Podmore, C., Aspects of Anglican Identity (London: Church House Publishing, 2005).
Redfern, A., Being Anglican (London: DLT, 2004 edn.).
Sykes, S.W., J. Booty and J. Knight (eds.), The Study of Anglicanism (London and Minneapolis: SPCK/Fortress, 2nd edn., 1998).
Williams, R., Anglican Identities (London: DLT, 2004).
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Teaching methods
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14 hours contact time – seminars
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Formative assessment
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In-class exercise
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Summative assessment
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2500 word assignment
| THMN2197 Preaching & Apologetics
Not running in 2013-14.
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Level
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2
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Credits
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10
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Excluded combinations
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THMN1341 Preaching 1; THMN2341 Preaching 2.
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Aims
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To enable theological reflection on preaching in contemporary culture, and to build initial skills in apologetic approaches in this area.
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Learning Outcomes
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By the end of this module, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theology and methods appropriate to preaching in contemporary culture;
• Demonstrate the ability and skills to reflect critically on and to evaluate the effectiveness of such preaching;
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the challenges and opportunities of contemporary culture as it relates to Christian communication in a variety of contexts;
• Demonstrate skills and understanding in sustaining and evaluating a creative preaching ministry.
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Content
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1. Opportunities and Challenges: The Context of Western Culture
2. Building Bridges: Apologetics Today
3. The Trinitarian theology of Preaching
4. Preaching in the Acts of the Apostles
5. Reading culture and the local church setting
6. Full of grace and truth: Engaging the Word with the world
7. Story: Stimulating the Imagination
8. Evangelistic preaching
9. Preaching that nurtures discipleship
10. Sustaining an evolving preaching ministry
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Indicative bibliography
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Day, D., J. Astley and L. Francis, A Reader on Preaching (Aldershot: Ashgate, 2005).
Davie, G., Europe the Exceptional Case: Parameters of Faith in the Modern World (London: DLT, 2002).
McGrath, Alister E., Bridge-Building: Effective Christian Apologetics (London: IVP, 2002).
Quicke, M., 360-Degree Preaching (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2003).
Taylor, B., The Preaching Life (Boston, MA: Cowley Publications, 1993).
Willimon, W., Conversations with Barth on Preaching (Nashville: Abingdon, 2006).
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Teaching methods
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Lectures and discussion, contact time 14 hours
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Formative assessment
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Feedback on 3 min. radio talk
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Summative assessment
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Recorded 10-15 min. sermon (50%); 1000 word reflection (50%)
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