The primary purpose of this module is to guide the learner toward the development of a biblical foundation for the study, research, and practice of proclamation in the local church. During the learning process, learners will be introduced to different theories of communication and exposed to the challenges identified by communication scholars and faced by those working in the field of communication. The emphasis of this module will be on understanding the role and function of communication in and from the life of the local church. Special attention will be given to the primary message of the church and how this is communicated in our culture.

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5512.5 Kerygma: Communicating the Gospel Duration: 1 semester Credit points: 12 SEMESTER 2, 2007

COURSE and MODULE COORDINATOR: Dr Wynand de Kock BA (Hons), MDiv, ThD ACADEMIC PRESENTER: Revd Dr John Mark Capper BE (Hons), BTh (Hons), Dip Min, Dip Soc Sc, PhD PRACTITIONER PRESENTER: Troy Arnott BA AppSc, MDiv.

THEOLOGICAL SEMINAR* To be advised ORIENTATION DAY* To be advised READING PHASE and FIRST WEEK 9 July RESIDENTIAL PHASE: 8 October (1.00pm-10.00pm), 9-11 October (9.00am – 5.00pm), 12 October (9.00am -1.00pm) COMPLETION DATE: 30 November 2007 * For new students only.

Location: New Community Ringwood, Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood

h3. Learning Outcomes

The primary purpose of this module is to guide the learner toward the development of a biblical foundation for the study, research, and practice of proclamation in the local church. During the learning process, learners will be introduced to different theories of communication and exposed to the challenges identified by communication scholars and faced by those working in the field of communication. The emphasis of this module will be on understanding the role and function of communication in and from the life of the local church. Special attention will be given to the primary message of the church and how this is communicated in our culture.