Module Descriptors
ADVANCED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CYMI70470
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Fenton
Email: paul.fenton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, PG Semester 1
  • Occurrence A1, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, PG Semester 1
  • Occurrence B, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, PG Semester 2
  • Occurrence B1, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, PG Semester 2
  • Occurrence C, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, PG Semester 3
  • Occurrence C1, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, PG Semester 3
  • Occurrence D, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, PG Semester 1
  • Occurrence D, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, PG Semester 3 to PG Semester 1
  • Occurrence E, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, PG Semester 2 to PG Semester 3
  • Occurrence E, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, PG Semester 3
Sites
  • Institute for Children, Youth and Mission
Assessment
  • PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 40%
  • COURSEWORK - ESSAY weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.
Module Indicative Content
This module considers the role of Religious Education in the school curriculum, its cultural and theology issues and its impact upon the emotional and spiritual development of young people. It includes a history of RE, the content of the curriculum, policy issues and the role of RE within the school. It will explore the role of the school, youth and community worker within the RE curriculum. Students will develop the ability to plan and deliver relevant programmes appropriate to suit a range of learners in both school and youth work settings understanding how to enculturate the subject making it relevant to all young people with and without a faith.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework: 60% Essay: Explaining the theoretical and theological underpinning of their presentation (2500 words or equivalent)
Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5

Coursework: 40% Presentation (15mins) Learning Outcomes 4, 5
Module Texts
Copley, T. (2004) Spiritual Development in the State School. Exeter, University of Exeter Press.
Erriker, C. (2010) Religious Education: A Conceptual and Interdisciplinary Approach for Secondary Level
Erriker, C et al (2012) Does Religious Education have a future? London, Routledge.
Felderhof M (2007). Inspiring Faith in Schools. Aldershot, Ashgate.
Roberts, N. (2008) Explore the Christian faith. Halesowen, YFC.
Blaylock, L. ( 2003) A teachers hand book of RE. London, CEM.
Module Resources
Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team