B-KUL-A07A4A Catechetics

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General information

Academic year: 2011-2012 Study points: 6 Language: English Difficulty: Introductory Duration: 52.0 hours  Periodicity: Taught every three years (2010-2011, 2013-2014, ...) POC: POC Theology and Religious Studies

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Taught by

Pollefeyt Didier

Aims

In 201-2012 this course will be taught by dr. Marianne Moyaert.

• The primary task of this course is to investigate and to develop basic understanding, attitude and aptitude for an educational, pastoral and theological justified practice of religious education with reference to the development of faith in different stages of life (family, youth, adults), the contemporary pluralistic context and the autobiographical elements of the student.
  
  
• The students get a general insight in the possibilities and difficulties of family life today, as a general background for insights in religious communication. They also learn about the specificity of religious communication with children, young people and with adults.
  
  
• The students learn to integrate theoretical insights and practical experiences.
  
  
• The students learn to deal with theological literature and to present it in a short form for other students.
  
  
• The students learn to discuss major catechetical themes and learn to form their own opinion.

Previous knowledge

General introduction in theology and some experience with the catechetical field.

Content

Chapter 1: Definitions, problem formulation and historical backgrounds
Chapter 2: The ecclesiastical vision on catechesis
Chapter 3: The Catechism
Chapter 4: Tendencies within the catechesis of the 20th century
Chapter 5: Religious education in a postmodern world
Chapter 6: Spirituality of the contemporary catechist
Chapter 7: Religious development

This course is included in

Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies   (Required)  
Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies (Abridged Programme)   (Required)  
Study Abroad Programme in European Culture and Society (PECS)  

Course Material

Articles and literature
Syllabus
Slides, transparencies, courseware
Toledo / e-platform
Multimedia

Activities

		B-KUL-A07A4a Catechetics
	General information Study points: 6.00 Language: English Category: Lectures Duration: 52.0 hours  Periodicity: Taught every three years (2010-2011, 2013-2014, ...) POC: POC Theology and Religious Studies Taught by Pollefeyt Didier Aims In 2011-2012 this course will be taught by dr. Marianne Moyaert. Content Lectures: Chapter 1: definitions, methodological discussions Chapter 2: the history of catechetics Chapter 3: catechetics in the twentieth century Chapter 4: towards a model for catechetics for the 21st century Chapter 5: the Catechism of the Catholic Church Chapter 6: the spirituality of the catechist Chapter 7: faith development and religious communication Sessions: Introduction Marriage & marriage preparation  Religious Education in the Family Mixed marriages and religious education Domestic Church Baptism of children Confirmation Family religious education Youth Pastoral Adult Catechetics  Bibliodrama Mourning, death and suffering as a challenge for catechesis Course Material Slides, reader and extra information on Toledo. Course activities Active participation in every session. Preparation of a short creative introduction on the theme one has to present (e.g. a song, a poem, a painting, a poster, a video, bible-reading, ) Preparation of a presentation on one of the topics on the basis of the literature. There is no paper or a full text of the presentation needed. A scheme for all the participants is very useful, as well as a list of used literature. Preparation of questions for discussion. Weekly reading of the articles, mentioned in bold, which can be found in the reader for this course. 'Practical work' in order to get to know the catechetical field. A short evaluation of 5 pages about this experience, should be delivered one week before the exam (in the postbox of prof. D. Pollefeyt). You show in these five pages how the theory and the practical situation are mutually challenging each other. The paper must contain also a short autobiographical reflection on the own experience of religious communication and catechesis. This paper contains also a reflection on the content of the course.Preferably, this experience is integrated in the oral presentation and is linked with the theoretical literature. All this will be evaluated in the following way: presentation (+ scheme, questions, etc.): 15 %, participation in the discussion: 10 %, practical work (+ short reflection-paper): 15 %, exam: 60 %. The exam is about the content of the lectures and the reflection paper.

Evaluation

		B-KUL-A27A4a Evaluation : Catechetics
	Evaluation description Examination type:     oral with written preparation When?: interim evaluations plus final examination during examination period Evaluation type:     Closed book     Paper     Presentation     Participation Explanation Oral exam: 60%, preparation and presentation of one work session: 15%, participation to other sessions: 15%, reflection paper (including practical experience): 15%.