Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Contemporary Issues in Religious Education

• Unit Code

  CED6102

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit studies a range of contemporary issues which influence the theory and practice of religious education in Catholic schools in the Australian context. The unit explores issues pertaining to the nature and purpose of religious education, as well as socio-cultural and religious issues which constitute the broader context in which religious education is conducted.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

This unit will be conducted as a compacted unit, either: One week during school holidays; four Saturdays during the semester or summer school in late January. Students wishing to enrol in CED6102 should consult university timetable for availability and the mode of delivery.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CED5102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Critique broader curriculum, societal and religious issues that influence religious education.
2. Critique common classroom theory and practice in the field of religious education in light of current evidence-based research.
3. Explain the following terms:revelation, evangelisation, catechesis, religious education.
4. Outlinethe work of Catholic schools in: the broader context of the Churchs mission in evangelisation, context of socio-cultural and ecclesial change.
5. Summarise contemporary and historical perspectives on Catholic religious education.

Unit Content

1. Emerging issues in religious education curriculum and pedagogy.
2. Historical and contemporary Catholic perspectives on church and mission.
3. Historical and contemporary models of religious education.
4. Spirituality and religious education.
5. Teaching and coordination of religious education in a Catholic school.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and seminars.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• Grajczonek, J., & Ryan, M. (2007). Religious education in early childhood: A reader. Brisbane, Australia: Lumino Press.
• Ryan, M. (Ed), (2001). Echo and silence: Contemporary issues for Australian religious education. Katoomba, Australia: Social Science Press.
• Ryan, M. (2006). Religious Education in Catholic Schools: An introduction for Australian students. Melbourne, Australia: David Lovell Publishing.
• Ryan, M. (2007). A common search: The history and forms of religious education in Catholic schools. Brisbane, Australia: Lumino Press.
• Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia. (2009). Manadate of the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia 2009-2015. Perth, Australia: Author.
• Catholic Education Office of Western Australia. (n.d.). Religious education units, Archdiocese of Perth. Perth, Australia: Author.
• D'Orsa, J., & D'Orsa, T. (2010). Explorers, guides and meaning makers: Mission theology for Catholic educators. Mulgrave, Australia: John Garratt Publishing.
• Garrido, A. ( 2013). Redeeming administration: 12 spiritual habits for Catholic leaders. Notre Dame, IN: Ave-Maria Press.
• Ryan, M., & Grajczonek, J. (2007). An inspired tradition: Religious education in Catholic primary schools today. Brisbane, Australia: Lumino Press.
• Holohan, G. (1999). Australian religious education: Facing the challenges. Canberra, Australia: National Catholic Education Commission.
• Libreria Editrice Vaticana (2004). Church documents on Catholic education 1965-2002. Sydney, Australia: St Pauls Publications.
• Lovat, T. (2002). What is this thing called R.E: A decade on? (2nd ed.). Katoomba, Australia: Social Science Press.
• Raduntz. H. (Ed), (n. d.). Potential and opportunity: Critical issues for Australian Catholic education into the 21st Century. Blackwood, Australia: Auslib Press.

Journal References

• Compass Theology Review
• International Journal of Children's Spirituality
• Catholic School Studies
• Journal of Religious Education

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