An Introduction to Preaching (Plenary)
This course aims to help students engage the discipline and practice of preaching in ways that allow them to preach the Gospel faithfully for an ever-changing and diverse public church. This course will help students to integrate their biblical exegesis work, theological studies, and unfolding sense of call to ministry towards the task of preaching. Students will engage in practices of biblical interpretation and theological studies as they explore sermon construction and delivery. Additionally, students will be invited to engage in practices of attentiveness and discernment as they seek to proclaim the good news of God's grace to a hungry and hurting world. Corequisite: ML 403 Lab
Anglican and Episcopal History
This course provides an introduction and overview to history and development of the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion, with particular attention given to Anglicanism as as a diverse, globalized communion.
Anglican Liturgy and Music: Development and Theology
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of Anglican worship with particular focus on the Episcopal Church. The course will cover the nature of worship and the history of its evolution; and the theology and use of music in worship.