This unit serves as an introduction to the nature, purpose and approach of Religious Education in the life of the Church. Students will theologically reflect on the aims of Religious Education and will explore the role and nature of the curriculum in the life of the church. This unit will also explore key understanding that Religious Educators need to have about the students of Religious Education, including various approaches to delivering Religious Education in a parish setting. This unit is a foundational unit equipping students who want to take further Religious Education units.
Unit code: DR8700A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Religious Education
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Compose and defend a view of the aims of education in the Church |
2. | Critically evaluate the model of the ancient catechumenate and apply its wisdom to a contemporary situation. |
3. | Construct a theological reflection the role of the teacher within the life of the Church. |
4. | Demonstrate skills in integrating a selection of foundational pedagogical theories to Religious Education in the Church |
5. | Propose and appraise initiatives for Religious Education in the church today |
12 weekly sessions, required reading and additional reading resources.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Workplace evaluation | Ministry Practice Evaluation and Proposal (2500 words) |
2500 | 40.0 |
Essay | Topic Essay (2500 words) |
2500 | 40.0 |
Personal Reflection | Critical Reflections on Readings (1000 words) |
1000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2019-10-03 11:34:41 +1000