150 hours, of which 36 will include interactive lectures, seminars, group discussions and exercises and the rest independent study. Interactive lectures will involve a combination of brainstorming, role play, presentations and other interactive teaching methods

This module aims to develop awareness, skills and attitudes to redress institutional or individual discrimination and actively work towards social inclusion. It begins with a theological and sociological introduction to justice, equality and freedom. Definitions for, and the sociology of, oppression, power and inequality are examined. The relationship between libertarianism, non-judgementalism and religious conviction are critiqued. Discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, gender, age, mental and physical disability and sexual behaviour/ orientation are examined and challenged. Students are helped to reflect on their own prejudicial attitudes, values and practices. Consideration is given to structural oppression and institutional discrimination both in and beyond Christian settings. Equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory legislation and responsibilities are examined and linked to fieldwork experiences. Strategies for identifying and challenging discrimination and oppression are assessed and, again, applied to the fieldwork placements. Finally, the development and implementation of equality of opportunity and social inclusion policies are considered.

Back, L. (1996), New ethnicities and urban culture: racism and multiculture in young lives, London: UCL Press.
Thompson, N. & Hendry, L. (1997), Anti-Discriminatory Practice, London: Macmillan.

On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
PCs providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work

Assignment (1): 2200 word essay on social inclusion (Learning Outcomes 1, 3]
Assignment (2): 50% contribution from Field Work - Practice Assessment 1 (Learning Outcomes 2, 4 among others]