Eaude, T. (2010) Children's Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development, Second Edition. Learning Matters.
Hay, D. & Nye, R. (2006) The Spirit of the Child. Jessica Kingsley.
Lindon, J. (2010) Understanding Child Development: Linking Theory and Practice. Hodder Education.
Meggitt, C (2006) Child Development: An Illustrated Guide, Second Edition. Heinemann.
Nye, R. (2009) Children's Spirituality: What it is and why does it matter? Church House Publishing.
Richards, A (2009) Through the Eyes of a Child: New Insights in Theology from a Child's Perspective. Church House Publishing.

This module will continue the three inter-related learning strategies for the programme. Three day-long workshops will consist of interactive presentations, discussion, and critical debate. Tutorials will allow discussion of the individual research students are undertaking to prepare their assignments. Independent study will allow reading around selected topics, the development of individual responses to the reading and the preparation for the assessed essay.

Oasis College Library
On-line access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to ICT
Rooms with access for disabled students
The Blackboard virtual learning envirnoment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

A 4000 word assignment demonstrating a critical understanding of key themes from the module and their application to practice. [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4].

The module will explore key themes associated with child spirituality, including spiritual awareness, Christian spirituality and cultural influence. The relationship between child development and spirituality will be critically evaluated and relevant theories, research and literature will be explored. A range of research outcomes concerning developmentally suitable interventions with children and their families will be introduced, critiqued and applied to practice.