REL126 Introduction to Christianity, Religion, Lifeviews and Ethics 2
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leaders:
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- Trond Kenneth Andreassen Frestad
- Nils Hallvard Korsvoll
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's 5-Year Programme in Teacher Education, level 1-7
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
REL125
Course contents
The course covers the last 15 credits of KRLE1 in the teacher education aimed at level 1-7. It provides further introduction to the three main areas of the KRLE subject, based on the knowledge acquired in REL125. The didactics will in particular emphasize basic skills in the subject, assessment, teaching aids and religion in the media. Use of R&D will be essential in the work with all themes.
The subject in the practice period
During the practice period the focus will in particular be on the multireligious classroom and teaching aids in the subject, and this will be further elaborated in the teaching at campus.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student has knowledge about
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European religious history with emphasis on the history of Christianity
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Christianity's diversity globally and locally, and a few selected religious communities in Norway
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Sami religion and the conversion to Christianity in Norway
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Sikhism, Bahai, Jehovah's Witnesses, Latter-day Saints
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Pluralization, secularization and criticism of religions and world views
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Western philosophical history, current philosophical and ethical problems and philosophizing with children as methodology
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Assessment
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Various teaching aids
Skills
The student
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Is able to integrate basic skills in the subject
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Is able to assess teaching aids in KRLE
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Has the ability to understand children's thoughts and ideas about religious, ethical and philosophical questions, and lead conversations about these themes with children with various backgrounds
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Is able to reflect critically on the content and aims of KRLE as a school subject, and on the relation between subject, teaching and personal attitudes
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Is able to use the internet and digital tools in a critical and pedagogical way in their teaching
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Is able to handle publicity about religion, life views and ethical questions in the media
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Is able to use R&D actively when preparing teaching
General competence
The student
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Is able to use essential teaching methods and basic skills in the subject
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Is able to assess the pupils' learning
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Understands his/her role as a conveyor of values in a multi-cultural society
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Is able to communicate research on children, religion and world views
Examination requirements
Students in the teacher education must have completed and passed:
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The practice period
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70% mandatory attendance requirements
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Two mandatory assignments described in the semester plan.
Single course students must have completed and passed:
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A didactical assignment with a workload corresponding to the practice period
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70% mandatory attendance requirements
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Two mandatory assignments described in the semester plan
Teaching methods
The teaching is partly plenary lectures, seminars and group work. The work is related to the practice, excursions and project work. The course includes 15 days of practice.
The workload is estimated to about 400 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity. For single course studente: Completed teacher education aimed at primary/secondary school and prerequisites.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Single course students: Completed teacher education aimed at primary/secondary school.
Assessment methods and criteria
6-hour individual written examination. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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REL106 – Introduction to Religion, Faith and Ethics 2, Grades 1-7 | 15 |
REL108 – Introduction to Religion, Faith and Ethics 2, Grades 5-10 | 15 |
REL115 – Introduction to Christianity, Religion, Worldviews and Ethics ( 2 ) | 15 |