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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module considers the nature of faith and the journey of faith for the individual within the Christian community in contemporary society. The meaning and significance of evangelisation, catechesis and faith development in Ireland today will be investigated. Both adult faith development and the sharing of faith with young people will be addressed.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstarte a knowledge and understanding of a number of illustrative themes in Theology in the context of Lifelong Education
2. Identify and reflect upon the sources and traditions which have defined Christianity making guided use of a diversity of primary and secondary sources
3. Critique the intellectual foundations of theology, adult learning and religious education
4. Demonstrated an ability to organise and communicate their understanding of theological and educational issues through written assignments
5. Critically reflect upon the dialogue between their own life experience and the Christian tradition
6. Engage in personal theological reflection in a manner that is appreciative of the theological and educational worldviews of others

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

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

Issues in faith today and in faith development, through analysis of the General Directory for Catechesis (1997) and the Draft National Directory for Catechesis (2008)

The significance for faith development of the social, cultural and ecclesial context in ireland today

Various theologies of faith, clarifying issues associated with personal and community crises of faith in the 21st century

Situating the Directories and our response to them with Scripture, the catechetical tradition and faith education needs perceived as significant today

Planning, resourcing and implementation issues for faith development in the local Church in Dublin and in other dioceses today

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Congregation for the Clergy: 1997, General Directory for Catechesis, Veritas, Dublin,
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: 0, Doctrinal Notes on Some Aspects of Evangelisation, available from www.vatican.va,
Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference: 2010, Share the Good News: National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland, Veritas, Dublin,
John Paul II: 1994, Catechism of the Cathoolic Church, Veritas, Dublin,
Paul VI: 1975, Evangelii nuntiandi, Available from www.vatican.va,
Redford, Hohn (ed.): 2002, Hear, O Islands: Theology and Catechesis in the New Millennium, Veritas, Dublin,
Roebben, Bert and Michael Warren (eds.): 2001, Religious Education as Practical Theology, Peeters, Leuven,
Sullivan, J. (ed.): 2010, Communicating Faith, Byrne, G. Communicating Faith in Ireland Today, University of America Press, Washington, DC,

Other Resources

1046, Website, 0, www.parishandfamily.ie, 1047, Website, 0, www.thefamilyministry.ie, 1048, Website, 0, www.wyo.ie,

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