Setting a spacious table: preaching as reflection: a model for preaching an expansive theology

Nancy L Steeves

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Setting a spacious table: preaching as reflection: a model for preaching an expansive theology

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Nancy L Steeves. Setting a Spacious Table: Preaching As Reflection: a Model for Preaching an Expansive Theology. Chicago Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/dc2b2c32-9ed8-4b85-8d85-47fd268d6f6a.

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N. L. Steeves. Setting a spacious table: preaching as reflection: a model for preaching an expansive theology. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/dc2b2c32-9ed8-4b85-8d85-47fd268d6f6a

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Nancy L Steeves. Setting a Spacious Table: Preaching As Reflection: a Model for Preaching an Expansive Theology. Chicago Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/dc2b2c32-9ed8-4b85-8d85-47fd268d6f6a.

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This thesis develops a homiletical model that is congruent with preaching an expansive theology. A case is made in this paper for preaching as reflection to constitute an applicable homiletical model for a postmodern, post-theistic, and progressive theological context. This model was developed over a three-year period, grounded in preaching projects which were designed and tested in a diverse, multi-generational, affirming congregation of the United Church of Canada. Drawing on two projects and eight program sermons undertaken as part of the writer's studies in the ACTS D. Min. in preaching program, this paper describes how a conversational homiletic, a homiletic of hospitality, and a collaborative homiletic can provide the essential elements for preaching as reflection. Further, this work demonstrates how preaching as reflection sets a spacious table which values diversity, honors experience, is inspired by a variety of different sources, and practices genuine hospitality. This thesis seeks conversation about the practice of preaching among those who preach from a progressive or expansive theological paradigm.

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