Module THMN2107: Christian Education

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN2107: Christian Education

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To examine the practical and theoretical questions involved in Christian education
• To explore ways in which adults, young people and children learn
• To consider models and approaches to Church related education and the role of ordained and other ministries in Christian education.

Content

• Foundation Sessions
• Roots of Christian Education in the Bible and Tradition
• The language of faith and education
• The nature of learning
• Models of Christian Education
• The basics of education design
• Practical issues in Christian education
• Nurturing faith in children: under 5s and 5-11
• Working in and with schools
• Youth and Adolescence
• Adults working with children
• Adult enquirers
• Adult learning
• Families and Learning

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module students will be able to:
• Identify the variety of ways people learn
• Demonstrate an understanding of faith development in children, adolescents and adults

• Evaluate models of Christian education and their application in a practical context

• Design, deliver and evaluate an educational activity or event for a clearly defined group.

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

• 14 hours contact time including lectures, discussion, group work and seminars

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

n-class exercise

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University