Module Descriptors
INTRODUCING CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY
SOWK40158
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 25
Independent Study Hours: 125
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Canda E & Furman L (1999) Spiritual Diversity in Social Work Practice. The heart of helping. New York. The Free Press
Moss B (2005) Religion and Spirituality Lyme Regis, Russell House Publishing
Moss B (2005) Religion and Spirituality Lyme Regis, Russell House Publishing
Module Resources
Module handbook
Access to library and IT resources
Poster preparation materials of student's own choice.
Access to library and IT resources
Poster preparation materials of student's own choice.
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered in a 12 week semester and alternatively through block teaching.
12 week semester delivery
10 x 2 hour whole group sessions to introduce key themes by means of lectures and group discussions ( 20 hours)
2 X 2 hour workshops on poster preparation and life-story mapping (4 hours)
Nb This module will have elements of experiential learning as students explore how to produce
effective posters and life-maps. However, students will not be expected to disclose personal
information in the group about which they do not feel comfortable.
1 x 1 hour individual tutorials to support students in their individual posters and life mapping assessment tasks. (1 hour)
Block teaching delivery: details will be advertised separately
Independent study for background reading, exploration of materials and preparation of posters and life story maps ( 125 hours)
Summary : Contact hours 25 Independent study 125 hours : total 150 hours
12 week semester delivery
10 x 2 hour whole group sessions to introduce key themes by means of lectures and group discussions ( 20 hours)
2 X 2 hour workshops on poster preparation and life-story mapping (4 hours)
Nb This module will have elements of experiential learning as students explore how to produce
effective posters and life-maps. However, students will not be expected to disclose personal
information in the group about which they do not feel comfortable.
1 x 1 hour individual tutorials to support students in their individual posters and life mapping assessment tasks. (1 hour)
Block teaching delivery: details will be advertised separately
Independent study for background reading, exploration of materials and preparation of posters and life story maps ( 125 hours)
Summary : Contact hours 25 Independent study 125 hours : total 150 hours
Module Indicative Content
This introductory module explores the contemporary debate about spirituality, from a humanist/secular as well as from religious perspectives. It introduces students to the concepts of `world-view' , meaning, purpose and resilience, and how these concepts are important in life-planning and dealing with major life events and crises. The use of `life-story maps' as a useful tool will also be explored.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Poster presentation (contributes to Learning outcome 1) (10mins max)
A personal life-story map with commentary (1,000 words max contributes to Learning outcome 2)
Students must pass both elements of assessment in order to pass the module
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Feedback and guidance will be given on poster presentation techniques and life-story maps to help students prepare for summative assessment.
A personal life-story map with commentary (1,000 words max contributes to Learning outcome 2)
Students must pass both elements of assessment in order to pass the module
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Feedback and guidance will be given on poster presentation techniques and life-story maps to help students prepare for summative assessment.