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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
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Description

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.

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.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Workshop25Lectures/Seminars/ Workshops: 1 hour per week throughout the academic year. Workshops
Independent Study100Reading. Maintaining a reflective journal. Preparation for and writing of Reading journal and essay
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

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 visitors) and artefacts from the different faiths and consider how to bring their understanding into the classroom.

Assessment Breakdown
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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
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