Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description In preparing students to teach religious education in primary schools in Ireland they should have a knowledge and understanding of Christianity, other world faiths, and non-religious viewpoints. The knowledge and skills contained in this module enable students to engage professionally with pupils, parents/guardians and colleagues who hold the same or different religious beliefs or identities. This module provides students with an opportunity to explore the core beliefs of Christianity (in particular Anglicanism and other Reformed Christian traditions). It also enables them to engage with the core beliefs of the other Abrahamic faiths, Judaism and Islam, allowing students to compare core beliefs, practices and cultural norms associated with these major monotheistic faiths. It further enables students to explore the core beliefs of Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism and to compare core beliefs, practices and cultural norms associated with these major world faiths. It also enables them to engage with non religious viewpoints and humanism. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Outline knowledge of core beliefs from an Anglican perspective. 2. Critically compare Anglican and other Protestant core beliefs. 3. Outline knowledge of the core beliefs of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Consider similarities and differences in modes of worship across these three world faiths. 4. Outline knowledge of the core beliefs of major world faiths (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism). Identify similarities and differences in modes of worship across these world faiths. 5. Discuss the skills and qualities primary teachers need to develop to engage children with the diversity of beliefs and non-religious views in human society. 6. Discuss the values, skills, and qualities primary teachers need to develop to understand the diversity of beliefs and non-religious in society, particularly in their interactions with colleagues, pupils and parents/guardians. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative Content This module provides students with an opportunity to explore the core beliefs of Anglicanism and other Reformed Christian traditions. It also enables them to engage with the core beliefs of the other Abrahamic faiths, Judaism and Islam, allowing students to compare core beliefs, practices and cultural norms associated with these major monotheistic faiths. It further enables students to explore the core beliefs of Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism and to compare core beliefs, practices and cultural norms associated with these major world faiths. It also enables them to engage with non religious viewpoints and humanism. Students have opportunities to engage with resources (online and artefacts) from the different world faiths and consider how to bring their understanding into the classroom. Essential Readings Students will be directed to readings linked with lecture topics. These include book chapters, journal articles, online classroom resources and video clips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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