Homiletics : principles and patterns of reasoning / Wilfried Engemann ; translated by Helen Heron and Anna Walchshofer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Engemann, Wilfried, author.

Contributor:

Heron, Helen, translator.

Walchshofer, Anna, translator.

Series:

De Gruyter Studium

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Preaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (602 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Berlin, Germany ; Boston, Massachusetts : De Gruyter, [2019]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Die vorliegende Homiletik geht von einer methodisch kohärenten und interdisziplinär konvergenten Erörterung der Prämissen, Elemente, und Strukturen des Predigtprozesses selbst aus, die in eine zeitgenössische "Theologie der Predigt" mündet. Das Spektrum homiletischer Fragen wird auf verschiedene Sequenzen der Kommunikation des Evangeliums bezogen (z. B. Person, Text, Situation, Struktur, Sprache und Rede) wobei psychologische, semiotische, soziologische und rhetorische u. a. Reflexionsperspektiven zum Tragen kommen. Den Modellen der Predigtanalyse wird ein eigenes Kapitel gewidmet. Predigt- und theologiegeschichtliche Fragen werden in die problemorientierte Durchdringung des Stoffs eingebettet, so dass Studierende, Pfarrer und Lehrende je nach Bedarf optimal mit den Grundlagen und Herausforderungen des Fachs vertraut gemacht werden.

In a dialogue with all of the theological disciplines and also with closely related human and philosophical sciences, this standard work sets out criteria for a contemporary approach to preaching. The assumptions, arguments, models, perspectives and methods for analyzing the homiletic process are presented in an understandable form. Figures and practical guidelines offer helpful illustrations. This comprehensive and engaging format makes this volume a supportive textbook, a reliable reference work and a stimulating aid for preaching - all in one.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Preface

Part I: The Preaching Event. Its Components and Perspectives, Phases and Situations

1. Preaching as a Process of Comprehension and Communication. A Synopsis

2. Preaching as One's Own Person. On the Preacher as the Subject of the Sermon

3. Preaching with a Text. On The Question of the Sermon's Reference to Tradition

4. Preaching with a Structure. On the Question of the Form of the Sermon

5. Preaching under the Conditions of Language. On the Medium of the Sermon

6. Preaching for the Individual. On the Question of the Sermon's Reference to Situation

7. Preaching in the Worship Service. On the Question of the Liturgical References of the Sermon

Part II: Basic Directions and Guiding Questions of Sermon Analysis and Feedback Discussion after Preaching

Preliminary Remarks: On Systematization of the Methodological Approaches in Sermon Analysis

1. Concepts of Analysis Focused on the Text Form of the Sermon

2. Concepts of Analysis Focused on the Interaction between Preacher and Listener

3. Response and Feedback Discussion with the Congregation after Preaching

Part III: Theology of Preaching

Preliminary Remarks

1. Snapshots. Empirical Indicators of Problems

2. Theological Indicators of Problems in Homiletics in Past and Present

3. The Task of the Sermon

4. Communication as a Theologically Essential Characteristic of Preaching

Part IV: Guidelines for Sermon Preparation Process

A Model for Preparing a Sermon

Part V: Appendix

Bibliography

Index of Names

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

3-11-044026-1

3-11-044025-3

OCLC:

1078912326