YPH-Homiletics

This course presents the nature and purpose of the liturgical homily. The course will provide instruction on the methods and skills necessary for the development of effective homilies. Emphasis will be given to the interplay between Scripture, preacher and assembly. Students will compose and deliver homilies, which will be critically discussed and evaluated by instructor and students. Published and recorded homilies will also be discussed.

This course presents the nature and purpose of the liturgical homily. The course will provide instruction on the methods and skills necessary for the development of effective homilies. Emphasis will be given to the interplay between Scripture, preacher and assembly. Students will compose and deliver homilies, which will be critically discussed and evaluated by instructor and students. Published and recorded homilies will also be discussed.

This course expands upon the skills developed in Introduction to Homiletics. In this course, students will prepare and develop homilies for Sundays and for some particular liturgical situations (funerals, weddings, etc.). In addition, students will have the opportunity to preach passages from a wider variety of scriptural books and genres. Attention will be given to specific issues in preaching (e.g. preaching on social issues, preaching to children, etc.).