| Code | ED6319 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 24 weeks - September to May |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Fees | €805 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | Applications will open Summer 2025 |
| Venue | In person and on campus delivery |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
Outline
Module Goal: To enable initial teachers to use imaginative and creative pedagogies in the teaching of Religious Education.
Module Content:
- Religious Education and the Creative Arts;
- Approaches in Religious Education;
- Concept-Cracking Methodology;
- Theological, Religious, and Philosophical Literacy;
- Spiritual Development;
- World Religions;
- Religious Practices;
- Current Debates in Religious Education;
- Fundamental and Special Morality;
- Bio-Ethics;
- Biblical Hermeneutics;
- Hebrew/Christian Scriptures;
- Church History;
- Christian Denominations;
- Orthodox Christianity;
- Sacraments;
- New Religious Movements;
- Death Education;
- Liturgical Year;
- Interfaith Holy Days, Feasts, and Festivals;
- Prayer and Meditation.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
Teaching Methods
- 24 x 1 Hr(s) Lectures
Practicalities
Examination and Assessment
Total Marks 100
- Continuous Assessment 100 Marks
- Project - 1,500 word reflective project (50 Marks)
- Presentation - 1,500 word reflective project (50 Marks)
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Display a systematic knowledge and understanding of Sacred Texts including the Bible; Christianity - Origins and Contemporary Experience; World Religions; Secular Belief Systems; Ethics; Systematic Theology and Philosophy of Religion.
- Possess a comprehensive knowledge of Religious Education Syllabi as prescribed by the Department of Education and Skills.
- Display a critical awareness of National curriculum developments, and current research in Religious Education at National and International levels.
- Display a range of general and specialized methodologies for teaching Religious Education to examination and non-examination classes, to pupils from multi-faith traditions, and to those holding a secular world view.
- Plan imaginative and creative lesson plans to foster the moral, spiritual and religious development of pupils; the development of skills relating to research, analysis, evaluation, critical thinking and reflection.
- Act in a wide variety of ways appropriate to the teaching profession e.g . respect the ethos of the school
- Display the ability to self-evaluate, reflect and take responsibility for their continuing academic and professional development as teachers of Religious Education
- Maintain an ethical stance in the teaching of Religious Education
Requirements
- Students must be in the process of registering with or seeking to meet the registration requirements of the Teaching Council of Ireland.
- 2H2 degree (or equivalent) in a subject recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland for post-primary level teaching.
Fees and Costs
€805
How To Apply
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You will be requested to upload two documents as part of your application:
- Transcript
- Proof of ID