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HDS 2986

Preaching for Social Change: Seminar

Charles G. Adams

Description

Richard R. Niebuhr says that if we really want to grasp the essence of someone's theology or philosophy, we must examine the subject's sermons, written or oral. As we study preaching that is intentionally and effectively socially significent, we will not be limited regarding religious, political or ideological convictions. Our list of persons who have preached for social change is as diverse as Reinhold Niebuhr, Walter Rauschenbusch, Billy Graham, Henry Ward Beecher, Rick Warren, C. L. Franklin , Joel Osteen, Jeremiah Wright, James Forbes, Creflo Dollar, Martin Luther King, Jr., Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, George A. Buttrick, David Buttrick, Peter J. Gomes, Jerry Falwell, and Harry Emerson Fosdick. Themes of the course will include the biblical basis of preaching, hermeneutical method, sermonic style and social impact. Though these preachers are all Christians we will cordially invite students from other religious traditions to this discussion.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
Tu., Th., 10-11:30
Andover Hall, Room 118/Andover Chapel

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	African and African American Religious Studies Religion, Ethics, and Politics
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Preaching and/or Worship
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 2
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a