THL499 Religious And Values Education Professional Issues (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)Theology (THEOL)
Abstract:
This subject provides students with an understanding of how the ethical, philosophical and religious perspectives of a school or religious community shape the religious and values education program of its members. Students examine how the theoretical aspects relate to the practical experiences. Approaches to religious education, ranging from traditional to conservative to liberal and progressive models and how these are enacted in the school or parish context will be investigated. Students will study the context and culture of a particular RaVE setting, and reflect critically on the professional issues posed for them as educators.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: THL499
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of the different philosophical and theological approaches to religious and values education
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the ethical and socio-political issues relating to a religious and values education program in its particular context
- be able to identify and evaluate critically aspects of the different theological approaches to religious and values education and how these may be enacted in specific contexts
- be able to show an in-depth understanding of the range of professional issues surrounding the teaching of religion in a school and/or community setting, including ecumenical and multi-faith issues, professional relationships with students, colleagues and volunteers, and appropriate boundaries for expressing one's own religion or values
- be able to develop strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of religious education programs
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- An overview of different ethical, philosophical and theological approaches in religious and values education, including the experiences of indigenous Australians and immigrant communities.
- An examination of the religious and values education programs in schools and religious communities, and how these shape the religious experiences of participants.
- Discussion of the political, social and ethical issues involved in developing, delivering and evaluating a religious and values education program.
- Models and practices for analysis of context and culture in a school or religious community when developing or evaluating a religious and values education program..
- Critical analysis of a chosen RaVE program, with special attention to relevant professional issues and the "fit"of the program to its setting.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 February 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.