LEARNING FOR CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
EDU3LRE
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students gain an understanding of the historical development of the Christian Church and tradition through examining Catholic tradition in its communal, sacramental and liturgical dimensions and implications for Catholic schooling. Students will demonstrate understanding of the technical language of religious education and an understanding of the sources and structure of the core content of Religious Education: Revelation as expressed through Scripture and Tradition, and experienced through creation and human experience. Students develop an understanding of Catholic beliefs organized around the eight strands of the Religious Education curriculum: God, Jesus Christ, Church, Sacraments, Scripture, Christian Prayer, Christian Life, and Religion and Society.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Bruce Pridham
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU3TSC
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Foundations of religious education in Catholic schools: An Australian perspective | Recommended | Ryan, M.(1997) | WENTWORTH FALLS, SOCIAL SCIENCE PRESS |
| Readings | Sharing faith: A comprehensive approach to religious education and pastoral ministry | Recommended | Groome, T. (1991) | SAN FRANCISCO, HARPER COLLINS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand and describe the historical development of the Christian church and tradition
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Explain and discuss the communal, liturgical, sacramental dimensions of the Catholic tradition.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Express and understand the mission of the Catholic school in the context of the local and universal church.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Demonstrate an understanding of Revelation as the foundation of Christianity in the Catholic tradition informing Religious Education and critically examine Religious Education Curriculum.
- Activities:
- TBE
Bendigo, 2015, Week 30-36, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bruce Pridham
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 30 - 34
Two 1.0 days block mode per study period on sunday during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Block ModeWeek: 30 - 34
Two 1.0 days block mode per study period on saturday during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 reviews of 500 words each | 35 | 03, 04 | |
| one 2,000 words essay | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| one 20 minute verbal presentation | 25 | 01 |