Context of Catholic Education

Course aim

To critique, analyse and appropriate the cultural, social, developmental and theological elements that contribute to construction of a contemporary and engaging Catholic ethos and religious education program in Catholic schools.

Course content

Constructions of Catholic educational philosophy; current directions in the light of history; theological and philosophical underpinnings of education; the school in church and community; critical examination of symbols, creeds and contemporary theology; tradition and the magisterium; research into religious and spiritual development; theological perspectives on the human person; the purposes for Catholic education; foundations for Catholic identity and religious education programs.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	1 day x 4 sessions
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
Workshop	1 day x 4 sessions
External	130 hours x over 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Bibliographic Journal, Learning log/Journal, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.