
This course begins with a quick review of the basics of homiletics as described in contemporary magisterial teaching. The course will then quickly move in the practical dimensions of preparing homilies through a critical and prayerful reading of the scriptures associated with the various seasons of the Liturgical Year, as well as using the Liturgical Year itself as a valuable resource in preaching. Student homilies will be uploaded and viewed by the rest of the class, giving an opportunity for constructive feedback. Included will be opportunities for preaching at seasonal celebrations such as the sacred Triduum, Christmas Midnight Mass, Pentecost, and selected Sundays of Ordinary Time.
PA720CE Intermediate Homiletics: Preaching the Lectionary
Course Format
A twelve-week course consisting of on-line studies, on-line collaboration, weekly blog involvement, and recorded homilies by the participants.
Course Description
This course begins with a quick review of the basics of homiletics as described in contemporary magisterial teaching. The course will then quickly move in the practical dimensions of preparing homilies through a critical and prayerful reading of the scriptures associated with the various seasons of the Liturgical Year, as well as using the Liturgical Year itself as a valuable resource in preaching. Student homilies will be uploaded and viewed by the rest of the class, giving an opportunity for constructive feedback. Included will be opportunities for preaching at seasonal celebrations such as the sacred Triduum, Christmas Midnight Mass, Pentecost, and even selected Sundays of Ordinary Time.
Goals of the Course
Learning Objectives
The course is designed to provide students with:
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, participants should be able to:
Assessment and Evaluation
Student’s grade will be based on the completion of:
Participation in Class Discussions online (40%)
Recorded homilies (6-8 depending on the number of participants)(60%)
Required Texts:
Students should obtain the following texts for the course (all are available at no cost online):
(OPTIONAL TEXT): Ryan, Sylvester and Deborah L. Wilhelm, Preaching Matters: A Praxis for Preachers (Chicago: Catholic Theological Union, 2015). This is a very practical text you may want to obtain for your library. It is OPTIONAL for this course, however. Should you wish to obtain it, the text is available both in hard copy (through Amazon, for example) and e-book format. For more information see http://www.pblpubs.org/index.php/pblpubs/catalog/book/5
Date | Topic | Resources/Notes |
Module 1
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Preaching Like the Pope
VIDEO CONFERENCE |
Reading:
Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, ## 135-159
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Module 2
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US Bishops on Preaching, Part I
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Reading:
Fulfilled in Your Hearing (entire) |
Module 3
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US Bishops on Preaching, Part II | Reading:
Preaching the Mystery of Faith (entire)
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Module 4
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Homily #1: Any Sunday of ORDINARY TIME | Lecture on the Liturgical Year. Assignment: Prepare, record and upload 5-8 minute homily.
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Module 5
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Homily #2: Any Sunday of ORDINARY TIME
VIDEO CONFERENCE |
Prepare, record and upload 5-8 minute homily.
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Module 6
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Homily #3: Any Sunday of Advent | Prepare, record and upload 5-8 minute homily.
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Module 7
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Homily #4: Christmas Eve – Mass for Families | Prepare, record and upload 5-8 minute homily. |
Module 8
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Homily #5: Christmas Eve – Mass at Midnight | Prepare, record and upload 5-8 minute homily. |
Module 9
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Homily #6: Any Sunday of Lent | Prepare, record and upload 5-8 minute homily. |
Module 10
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Homily #7: Good Friday | Prepare, record and upload 5-8 minute homily. |
Module 11
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Homily #8: Easter Vigil
VIDEO CONFERENCE |
Prepare, record and upload 5-8 minute homily. |
Module 12
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Concluding Discussions/ Q & A on-line | Prepare, record and upload 5-8 minute homily.
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Please Note:
All assignments are compulsory.
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if necessary; any changes will be made in consultation with students and school administration.