Homiletics Roundtable

Summary

This conversation explores the current state of homiletics, emphasizing the importance of listening to diverse voices and asking deep questions. The participants discuss the integration of marginalized perspectives, the significance of black contemplative preaching, and the need for adaptive teaching practices in response to modern social and political issues. They highlight the role of preaching in addressing contemporary crises, including climate change, and the theological questions that arise from these challenges. This conversation explores the evolving field of homiletics, emphasizing the integration of social issues, philosophy, and interdisciplinary approaches in preaching. The participants discuss the importance of inclusivity in homiletics, the need for rethinking pedagogical methods, and the future direction of the field, particularly in relation to responsibility and global perspectives.

Participants and their BUP works:

- Jerusha Neal author of Holy Ground: Climate Change, Preaching, and the Apocalypse of Place

- E. Trey Clark author of Black Contemplative Preaching: A Hidden History of Prayer, Proclamation, and Prophetic Witness

- Jake Myers co-author of Preaching Philosophy: French Thought for Gospel Proclamation

- Chelsea Yarborough author of Proclamation Beyond the Pulpit: The Expansive Homiletical Practice of Black Women

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Homiletics and Experts
01:11 Current State of Homiletics
08:13 Neglected Areas in Homiletics
10:32 Exploring Black Contemplative Preaching
12:40 The Impact of Marginalized Voices
16:40 Liberation Through Non-Pulpit Preaching
19:26 Preaching in Modern Contexts
22:12 The Intersection of Social Issues and Preaching
24:16 Philosophy's Impact on Homiletics
28:36 Rethinking Pedagogy in Homiletics
29:53 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Preaching
35:57 The Future of Homiletics: Inclusivity and Responsibility