Module Descriptors
PRACTICING THE CHRISTIAN STORY
OASS40003
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Helen Chapman
Email: H.C.Chapman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 50
Independent Study Hours: 250
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 75%
- GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module explores how Christian practices have developed and are understood. Key Christian practices including Bible Reading, Baptism, Communion, Worship, Prayer, Forgiveness, Accountability and Mission are examined, and their place within Faith Development is considered. A foundational understanding of Church Polities and Leadership is explored.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 25% (Learning Outcome 1)
An ESSAY length 3000 WORDS, weighted at 75% (Learning Outcome 1, 2)
Key Information Set Data:
75% coursework
25% practical exams [skills assessment and presentations]
An ESSAY length 3000 WORDS, weighted at 75% (Learning Outcome 1, 2)
Key Information Set Data:
75% coursework
25% practical exams [skills assessment and presentations]
Module Learning Strategies
300 hours, of which 50 will be lectures, tutorials and learning groups, a minimum of 80 fieldwork hours, and the rest directed/ independent study. Lectures will involve a range of interactive teaching methods.
Concepts and debates are introduced through interactive lectures and discussed in groups. These are supported by hand-outs (many facts, personalities, movements and time periods are covered in this module) and explored in student directed tasks. Students are also directed to preparatory reading.
Key Information Set Data:
17% scheduled learning and teaching activities
56% guided independent learning
27% placement
Concepts and debates are introduced through interactive lectures and discussed in groups. These are supported by hand-outs (many facts, personalities, movements and time periods are covered in this module) and explored in student directed tasks. Students are also directed to preparatory reading.
Key Information Set Data:
17% scheduled learning and teaching activities
56% guided independent learning
27% placement
Module Special Admissions Requirements
A full DBS clearance is required for commencing the module due to the practice requirements relating to work with young people and vulnerable adults.
Module Resources
Oasis College Library with e-portal for remote access
On-line resources via Blackboard through Staffordshire University
On-line access to Staffordshire University Library and books order system
Access to ICT resources at Oasis College
On-line resources via Blackboard through Staffordshire University
On-line access to Staffordshire University Library and books order system
Access to ICT resources at Oasis College
Module Texts
Bass, D. C. & Dykstra, C. (eds.), (2011), The Life Abundant, Grand Rapids, MI & Cambridge: Eerdmans
Dean, K. C. (2004), Practicing Passion, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans
Griffiths, S. (2013), A Christlike Ministry, Cambridge: YTC Press
Migliore, D.L. (20042), Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans
Stevens, R.P (2002), Liberating the Laity: Equipping all the Saints for Ministry, Vancouver: Regent College Publishing
Volf, M. & Bass, D. C. (eds.), (2009), Practicing Theology : Beliefs and Practices in Christian Life, Grand Rapids, MI & Cambridge: Eerdmans
Ward, P. (2008), Participation and Mediation, London: SCM Press
Dean, K. C. (2004), Practicing Passion, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans
Griffiths, S. (2013), A Christlike Ministry, Cambridge: YTC Press
Migliore, D.L. (20042), Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans
Stevens, R.P (2002), Liberating the Laity: Equipping all the Saints for Ministry, Vancouver: Regent College Publishing
Volf, M. & Bass, D. C. (eds.), (2009), Practicing Theology : Beliefs and Practices in Christian Life, Grand Rapids, MI & Cambridge: Eerdmans
Ward, P. (2008), Participation and Mediation, London: SCM Press