1.A Reflective Report of 2,000 words or equivalent, weighted at 25% (Learning Outcomes 1 & 4)
2.An Individual Presentation (15 minutes) weighted at 25% (Learning Outcomes 2 & 4)
3. A final Assignment of 3,500 words, weighted at 50% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4)
The final work the student will undertake/hand in/be assessed on: 3

Note: Each component must be passed in order to complete the module

This module expands students’ horizons to consider wider factors in society and internationally with which their work with communities engages, and that impinge on communities. It explores social, political and economic factors that impact communities, with a special emphasis upon poverty. Students investigate environmental, multi-faith and multicultural dimensions of society, together with some detrimental effects of globalization. Students explore initiatives that address such dynamics through community action and development. The theme of the kingdom of God provides a theological perspective.

Contact hours will consist of interactive lectures, discussion, group work and critical debate. Guided independent study will include reading and research (100 hours), keeping a reflective professional development journal (24 hours), writing a reflective report (36 hours), preparing for a presentation (36 hours), and writing an essay (64 hours).

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

Bauman, Z. (2011), Collateral Damage. London: Polity Press.
Bretherton, L. (2015), Resurrecting Democracy. Cambridge; Cambridge University Press
Chaplin, J. (2011), Multiculturalism: A Christian Retrieval. London: Theos.
Gordon, D., Levitas, R., & Pantazis, C. (2006), Poverty and Social Exclusion in Britain. Bristol: Policy Press.
Graeber, D. (2011), Debt: The First 5,000 Years. Brooklyn, NY; Melville House.
Ledwith, M. (2016), Community Development in Action: Putting Freire into Practice. Bristol & Chicago, Policy Press.
McKnight, S. (2014), Kingdom Conspiracy: Returning to the Radical Mission of the Local Church.
Grand Rapids, MI; Brazos Press.
McGrail, P. & Sagovsky, N., eds. (2015), Together for the Common Good: Towards a National Conversation. London: SCM Press.
Northcott, M. (2014), A Political Theology Of Climate Change. London; SPCK.
Packham, C. (2008), Active Citizenship and Community Learning. Exeter; Learning Matters.
Ramachandra, V. (2008), Subverting Global Myths: Theology and the Public Issues that Shape Our World. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Wright, N. T. (2012), How God Became King. London: SPCK.

1. DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED UNDERSTANDING OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ASPECTS OF SOCIETY, AND HOW THESE IMPACT ON COMMUNITIES
[Knowledge and Understanding; Learning; Reflection]

2. CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY, AND OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, IN COMMUNITIES
[Enquiry; Analysis; Knowledge and Understanding]

3. WORK SENSITIVELY WITH COMMUNITIES TO FACILITATE EMPOWERING INTERVENTIONS SO THAT THEY MAY CONSTRUCTIVELY INFLUENCE THEIR COMMUNITIES
[Application; Problem Solving]

4. DEMONSTRATE A HIGH LEVEL OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITING [Communication; Reflection]