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Postgraduate Handbook 2009-2010 (archived)

Module THEO55730: Christian Formation, Faith Development and Critical Education

Department: Theology and Religion

THEO55730: Christian Formation, Faith Development and Critical Education

TypeLevelCreditsAvailabilityModule CapLocation
Open 4 30 Available in 2009/2010 Durham

Pre-requisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combinations

  • None.

Aims

Content

  • The notion of 'Christian education' is susceptible of many different interpretations. Some of these are reviewed in this module, with the major focus being on the 'formative' and 'critical' styles of education into Christianity, together with their theological and philosophical implications.
  • The empirical dimensions of Christian religiosity, and of more general notions of faith, will also be explored, and a critical study made of the literature on faith development and cognate areas. While the practical context of faith development, formation and criticism will also be kept in view, it is the intention of this module to provide a deeper, multi-disciplinary study of the theoretical issues that arise in such contexts, rather than any simplistic set of practical aids-for-teachers-and-pastors.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotal HoursAttendance Monitored
Lectures 0 Yes
Tutorials 0 Yes
Seminars 0 Yes
Preparation and Reading 0
Total 300

Summative Assessment

ComponentComponent WeightingElementLength/DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Essay 100% Essay 5000 words 100%

Formative Assessment

One 5000 word essay

Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.