Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

DEPARTMENT OF THE CHURCH’S MINISTRY
Muslim developments, with emphasis on post-Reformation, modern, and contemporary
developments. Readings, lectures, seminar presentations, and on-site study of selected
contemporary buildings help students develop skills for the functional and theological analysis
of environment and art for common worship. Six credits.
CM.313 THE PRESBYTERIAN DIRECTORY FOR WORSHIP
This course examines the Directory for Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and
applies it as the liturgical-theological guide to the worship of Presbyterian congregations. The
Directory is studied within the context of the Presbyterian tradition and the changing patterns
of worship in American Presbyterianism from its origins to the present. Readings address
the history of American Presbyterian worship and the liturgical strategy of the “directory”
within that tradition. Students study the principles and provisions of the current Directory
for Worship, and explore their application to pastoral ministry, liturgical celebration, and
leadership in congregations. Prerequisite CM.122 or permission of the instructor. Three
credits. Ms. Saldine
I.314 SENIOR PREACHING
This course is an advanced, interdisciplinary seminar led by two faculty members in which texts
are studied in their original languages and sermons are preached. The particular texts under
examination, the venue in which the preaching occurs, and the type of feedback provided
vary according to the section for which students register. In one section participants focus
on texts listed in the Sunday Common Lectionary. In another section participants focus on
passages selected from a biblical book. In a third section participants design sermons based
upon selected biblical texts relating to a particular doctrine. Each semester, students in two
sections preach in the context of the Seminary’s corporate worship. Participants in a third
section preach in a class/lab setting for class members and other interested members of
the Seminary community. Prerequisites: Bi.108, Bi.118, Bi.120, Bi.216, CM.126, Senior
standing, and plans to graduate during the current academic year. Six credits.
Mss. Lord, Saldine, et al.; Fall and Spring
CM.319 PREACHING PARABLES
This course examines the homiletical issues particular to the interpretation and preaching of
the parables of Jesus. Attention is given to the parable as a literary genre, the parable in its
historical context, and the parable as an integral aspect of Jesus’ preaching. Students exegete
assigned parables, design sermons, and preach in class. Prerequisite: CM.126. Six credits.
Ms. Saldine
CM.321 SERMON WORKSHOP
This course examines and explores the signifi cant components of a sermon and works at
developing the students’ skills in producing, shaping, and using these various elements of a
sermon. Attention is focused primarily on how one can most effectively communicate through
the preaching event the insights gained from one’s experience and study. Six credits.
Ms. Lord
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