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Preaching as Public Leadership
HDS 2940

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Description

From TikTok to Ted Talks, the art of the spoken public narrative has never been more important or accessible. In this course, we will explore the art of preaching and public speaking as an aspect of leadership, drawing insights from a diverse range of thought leaders in religious and spiritual fields as well as comedy, business, health, psychology, and government. Through engaging readings, viewings, and in-class workshopping, students will learn how to write, craft and deliver compelling speeches and sermons that resonate with contemporary audiences. By focusing on non-Christian sources, we will broaden our understanding of effective communication and leadership in today's multicultural world.

Class Notes

This is a limited enrollment course and will use a waitlist. Students can add themselves to the waitlist by adding the course to their Crimson Cart and using the "enroll" button. The course will then appear in the "Waitlist" portion of the Crimson Cart. Near the start of the term, the instructor will review and approve students from the waitlist.

Fall update: please plan to attend the first class where enrollment decisions will be made.

School Harvard Divinity School
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Course Component Seminar
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HDS Letter Graded
MTS/ThM Area of Focus N/A
Arts of Ministry Public Leadership, Comm Organizing, and Planning
Preaching and Worship
MDiv Histories, Theologies, and Practices Non-Tradition Specific
Language Course Type N/A
Language Taught N/A
MDiv Scriptural Interpretation N/A
Course Level N/A