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The Actuality of Thematic Sermon Principles in the Contemporary Word Ministry

Author(s): Jan Twardy
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: History of Christian preaching; homily; thematic sermon; retoric renaissance; communication theory

Summary/Abstract: In the history of Christian preaching apart from homily also sermon (sermo) besed on the principles of ancient retorics has been developed. The deep reflection on homily after Vatican Council II causes that the principles of the thematic sermon seem not to be important and are not valued so much. That is why the author tries to stress the actuality of thematic sermon – especially its composition – which helps to proclaim God Word clearly and in an interesting way. So the main problem is to precize the right purpose, as well as the appropriately narrowed and practically oriented preacher's subject. Similarly, preface ought to be well prepared and interesting, the main contents divided into logical and clear parts – and the conclussion (final saying) expressed in an accurate and suggestive way. Therefore, the conclussion should not be treaten as a closing which is the last accord of oration and needs a correct preparation as well. In the times of retoric renaissance and development of communication theory in public preaching the principles of thematic sermon are still actual – as they allow to preach homilies, conferences, moral lessons and other speeches in an ordered way.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 15
  • Page Range: 21-32
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish