Content

This unit engages students in a close theological and pedagogical study of the Lutheran Education Australia Christian Studies Curriculum Framework and accompanying theological notes. It explores a representative range of theoretical approaches to religious education as well as questions of best practice and assessment in teaching and leading Christian Studies. Students are provided with opportunities to reflect critically on their practice in the light of the theological, pedagogical and leadership theory.

Unit code: DR9132L

Unit status: Archived (Major revision)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Religious Education

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Reflect on and engage with the Christian Studies Curriculum Framework (CSCF) and theological notes and demonstrate deep understanding of these, including the purpose and rationale for teaching Christian studies in a Lutheran school

2.

Articulate how key Lutheran theological perspectives underpin the content of the Christian Studies Curriculum Framework

3.

Consider Christian Studies teaching or leadership praxis in the light of best practice contemporary teaching methodology and assessment practice or leadership theory

4.

Engage in critical reading of the literature and contribute to the professional discussion and writing in the field of religious education

Unit sequence

Either BS9004L Biblical Texts and Traditions and CT9004L Theological Foundations for Educators or
DE9016L Education and Theology in Dialogue

Pedagogy

Flexible Education

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bartsch, Malcolm I. 2013. A God who speaks and acts: theology for teachers in Lutheran schools. North Adelaide, SA: Lutheran Education Australia. (recommended for purchase)
  • Barnes, L. Philip, Andrew Wright, and Ann-Marie Brandom, eds. 2008. Learning to teach religious education in the secondary school: a companion to school experience. 2nd ed. London, UK: Routledge.
  • Engebretson, Kath, et al. 2008. Cornerstones of Catholic secondary religious education: principles and practice of the new evangelisation. Terrigal, NSW: David Barlow Publishing.
  • Felderhof, Marius, Penny Thompson, and David Torevell, eds. 2007. Inspiring faith in schools: studies in religious education. Aldershot, UK: Ashgate.
  • Grajczonek, Jan, and Maurice Ryan, eds. 2007. Religious education in early childhood: a reader. Hamilton, QLD: Lumino Press.
  • Grimmitt, Michael, Ed. 2000. Pedagogies of religious education: case studies in the research and development of good pedagogic practice in RE. Great Wakering, UK: McCrimmons.
  • Hand, Michael. 2006. Is religious education possible?: a philosophical investigation. London, UK: Continuum.
  • Lovat, Terence J. 2002. What is this thing called RE: a decade on? Wentworth Falls, NSW: Social Science Press.
  • Tomlinson, Carol, and Jay McTighe. 2006. Integrating differentiated instruction and understanding by design: connecting content and kids. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Stern, Julian. 2006. Teaching religious education: researchers in the classroom. London, UK: Continuum.
  • Watson, Brenda, and Penny Thompson. 2007. The effective teaching of religious education. 2nd ed. Harlow, UK: Longman.
  • West-Burnham, John, and Vanessa Huws Jones. 2007. Spiritual and moral development in Schools. New York, NY: Continuum.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Portfolio

3,000 word equivalent annotated portfolio of professional practice.

3000 50.0
Essay

3000 word response demonstrating how a Lutheran theological principle is reflected and developed throughout the CSCF from beginning students through to Year 12.

3000 50.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000