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Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description This module introduces students to the discipline of religious education as the critical encounter between religion and education as well as a faith development activity. The module will provide a historical overview of the development of religious education theory and practice with particular reference to the Christian tradition. Students will consider the challenges for religious education today and draw on the perspective of selected theorists to identify an inclusive, student-centred and holistic rationale for the inclusion of religious education in schools on educational grounds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of current challenges for religious education today and how these pertain to the teaching of religious education in second level schools. 2. Offer a rationale for the inclusion of religious education in schools on educational grounds. 3. Evaluate the contribution of selected practitioners in the early tradition of catechesis: John Chrysostom, Cyril of Jerusalem, Augustine, Luther, the Catechism tradition. 4. Evaluate key 20th century developments in religious education. 5. Display a degree of independence of thought; together with an awareness of, and appreciation for, the independent thoughts and needs of others. 6. Express a coherent, person-centered philosophy of life in the classroom and beyond, reflecting a generous respect for young people from a variety of social, economic, cultural and religious backgrounds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Situating contemporary religious education in its historical contextThe history of Catholic Religious Education - early Christian Catechetical Sources (2nd-5th centuries)The Catechism Tradition (16th-20th centuries), Official catechetical documents (late 20th century etc)Introducing the language of catechesisThe educational case for Religious Education in second-level schoolsFrom catechesis to religious education - Ireland: a case studyImplications for the teaching of Religious Education at second level in a variety of contexts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 39238, Website, Congregation for Catholic Education 1988, 1988, 1988, The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School, http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/ccatheduc/documents/rc_con_ccatheduc_doc_19880407_ca, 39239, http://www.materdei.ie/icre, 0, Irish Centre for Religious Education, 39240, Newspaper, Sandra Cullen, 2018, ‘Young demonstrate appetite to learn about religion in schools’, Irish Times, https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/young-demonstrate-appetite-to-learn-about-religion-in-schools-1.3423115, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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