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This doctoral-level seminar focuses on the holistic formation of the preacher. Students will experiment with and implement practices that foster spiritual, emotional, relational, intellectual, ministerial, and physical health and vitality by reading and reflecting on classic devotional texts and participating in the monastic rhythm of life.

In this doctoral-level seminar, students will engage in an in-depth exegetical study of selected biblical texts and learn advanced skills for exploring historical and literary biblical contexts, and interpreting meaning for contemporary contexts. Special attention will be given to discerning homiletical application of advanced exegetical skills.

This doctoral-level seminar examines the historical trajectory of preaching, pivotal preachers, and their impact upon both history and culture from the earliest genesis of Christianity to the present.

In this course, students will develop the skills necessary to increase their capacity for creativity, imagination and storytelling. Students will explore how narrative plot and creative imagery can be employed through Christian preaching to transform people and cultures.

In this doctoral-level seminar, students will explore the intersection of incarnational theology with contextual preaching. Students will analyze the dynamics of various preaching contexts in order to develop and deliver contextually appropriate sermons.

In this doctoral-level seminar, students will explore ways to develop an annual preaching plan for congregational preaching that considers the theological, spiritual, and contextual needs of congregants. Special attention will be given to the role of the parish preacher, preaching in more public spaces for special occasions, such as weddings, funerals, Christmas Eve, Easter, camps, and community events.