Module: RE: Theories & Approaches

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	RE: Theories & Approaches
Module Code	ED3302 (ITS) / EDS1040 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	Human Development
Module Co-ordinator	Amalee Meehan
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

This module invites students to explore approaches to religious education by considering fundamental principles such as inclusivity and global citizenship, and issues associated with the field: the variety of contexts; different models of religious education; key religious education theorists and key approaches to religious education. With recourse to creativity, imagination and reflective practice, the module encourages students to develop their own approach to RE.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of theories and models associated with Religious Education.
2. Explore international perspectives on and approaches to Religious Education
3. Engage in guided research and reading in the field of Religious Education and exhibit an ability to analyse and evaluate the contribution of various authors.
4. Display creativity, imagination and reflective practice in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of Religious Education.
5. Show a degree of independence of thought with an awareness of and appreciation for the independent thoughts and needs of others.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Two lectures a week for eleven weeks
Seminars	11	One seminar per week for eleven weeks
Independent Study	67	Research, reading and online activity
Assignment Completion	25	Preparation and completion of assignments
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Overview the role and place of Religious Education in 21st Century

Analyse and evaluate a variety of models and approaches to Religious Education

Analyse and evaluate European perspectives on Religious Education

Locate the debate about the nature of RE in Irish schools within a wider European discussion

Consider the application of learning from this module to the Irish context, especially SCRE

Apply what has been learned to an understanding of the role of the religious educator

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Knowledge, understanding and application of a key approach to Religious Education	50%	n/a
Essay	Critical reflection on themes/content of the module	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Byrne, Gareth and Leslie Francis: 2019, Religion and Education: The Voices of Young People in Ireland,
Council of Europe,: 2014, Signposts - Policy and practice for teaching about religions and non-religious world views in intercultural education,
European Wergeland Centre,: 2020, Signposts: Teacher training module,
Irish Episcopal Conference: 2010, Share the Good News: National Directory for Catechesis,
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment,: 2017, Background Paper and Brief for the Review of Junior Cycle Religious Education,
OSCE/ODIHR Toledo Guiding Principles On Teaching About Religions And Beliefs In Public Schools (2007) https://www.osce.org/odihr/29154?download=true: 2007, Toledo Guiding Principles On Teaching About Religions And Beliefs In Public Schools,

Other Resources

None