UCSM Division of Religion & Philosophy

BA (Hons) with QTS in Primary Education (Three Year Degree) Religious Education

This new pathway is designed for trainees who have an interest in Religious Studies and who are looking to qualify as teachers with a subject specialism in Religious Education. It will suit those who want a faster route into teaching whilst retaining some degree of subject specialism. This degree is available at Carlisle.

Religious Education is a part of the basic curriculum and there has to be provision for RE in all schools. This course offers a balanced approach in terms of understanding Christian traditions as well as some of the other principal religions in the world today - a balance which reflects syllabus requirements for teaching RE in schools.

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For this pathway you will study the following modules:

RST 111a
RST 111b
RST 112a
RST 112b
RST 209
RST 262
RST 323
RED 305
ETS 2/360
- Forms of Religion
- Hinduism
- Judaism
- Christianity
- Islam Beliefs and Values
- Essentials of Buddhism
- Mission, Conversion and Dialogue
- Becoming a subject leader in RE
- Special Study/Independent Study (double module)

As a part of your curriculum studies, you will complete four of the following Core RE half-modules:

RST 1/261
RST 1/262
RST 1/266
RST 2/363
RST 2/364
RST 2/367

- Helping Young Children Reflect on Life
- Extending our Horizons
- The Special and the Sacred in Five World Faiths
- Our Place in the World
- Children's Thinking and Teacher Response in RE
- Understanding Christianity

RST 111 FORMS OF RELIGION & HINDUISM (two half modules)

Forms of Religion introduces students to the dimensions of religion which is particularly relevant for trainee teachers working with a local agreed syllabus for RE. This half module also looks at key concepts in six world religions and highlights the historical links between traditions. The half module on Hinduism provides an overview of the development of the Hindu tradition and introduces the scriptures, key teachings and practices.

RST 112 JUDAISM & CHRISTIANITY (two half modules)

The half module on Judaism looks at the Hebrew Bible, key festivals and symbols, the Holocaust and Judaism in the modern world. The half module on Christianity introduces students to Jesus and his background, the teachings/authority of the NT, key beliefs/practices in the different denominations and the Christian calendar and aspects of worship.

RST 209 ISLAM: BELIEFS AND VALUES

This module covers the sources and traditions of Islam. The life of Muhammad and the key events in the history of Islam will be explored. The Qur'an is explored, along with the sayings of Muhammad, and Shari'a law. In addition, the major traditions of Islam are explained and notable practices, such as the Five Pillars, the pattern of the Muslim year, and traditions of Muslim education. There is also some explanation of key issues in Muslim theology.

RST 262 ESSENTIALS OF BUDDHISM

This module looks at the origins and developments of Buddhism. It introduces students to the Three Jewels, The Buddha, The Dharma, the Sangha, the Eighfold Path, religious practice including Meditation and Karma and Causality.

RST 323 MISSION, CONVERSION & DIALOGUE

This module explores attitudes to mission and dialogue between the world's religions, with particular reference to the relations between Christianity and other religions. Attention is drawn to the different agendas held by different religions, and the extent to which people can learn from religious traditions other than their own. The responses of those engaged in inter-religious dialogue will be examined. Points of comparison and recurrent tension are identified.

RED 305 BECOMING A SUBJECT LEADER IN RE

This module prepares trainees for the role of the subject leader. Trainees will learn to work effectively with an agreed syllabus for RE and plan for teaching, learning and assessment across KS1 and KS2, ensuring continuity and progression. They will also consider the challenges facing the subject leader in working with non-specialists in their subject.

ETS2/360 SPECIAL STUDY/INDEPENDENT STUDY (double module)

In this module trainees develop skills in research, problem solving and independent study while working on an aspect of their subject specialism that relates directly to their experience in RE in schools or some aspect of pupils' learning in RE.

RST 111	FORMS OF RELIGION & HINDUISM (two half modules)
Forms of Religion introduces students to the dimensions of religion which is particularly relevant for trainee teachers working with a local agreed syllabus for RE. This half module also looks at key concepts in six world religions and highlights the historical links between traditions. The half module on Hinduism provides an overview of the development of the Hindu tradition and introduces the scriptures, key teachings and practices.
RST 112	JUDAISM & CHRISTIANITY (two half modules)
The half module on Judaism looks at the Hebrew Bible, key festivals and symbols, the Holocaust and Judaism in the modern world. The half module on Christianity introduces students to Jesus and his background, the teachings/authority of the NT, key beliefs/practices in the different denominations and the Christian calendar and aspects of worship.
RST 209	ISLAM: BELIEFS AND VALUES
This module covers the sources and traditions of Islam. The life of Muhammad and the key events in the history of Islam will be explored. The Qur'an is explored, along with the sayings of Muhammad, and Shari'a law. In addition, the major traditions of Islam are explained and notable practices, such as the Five Pillars, the pattern of the Muslim year, and traditions of Muslim education. There is also some explanation of key issues in Muslim theology.
RST 262	ESSENTIALS OF BUDDHISM
This module looks at the origins and developments of Buddhism. It introduces students to the Three Jewels, The Buddha, The Dharma, the Sangha, the Eighfold Path, religious practice including Meditation and Karma and Causality.
RST 323	MISSION, CONVERSION & DIALOGUE
This module explores attitudes to mission and dialogue between the world's religions, with particular reference to the relations between Christianity and other religions. Attention is drawn to the different agendas held by different religions, and the extent to which people can learn from religious traditions other than their own. The responses of those engaged in inter-religious dialogue will be examined. Points of comparison and recurrent tension are identified.
RED 305	BECOMING A SUBJECT LEADER IN RE
This module prepares trainees for the role of the subject leader. Trainees will learn to work effectively with an agreed syllabus for RE and plan for teaching, learning and assessment across KS1 and KS2, ensuring continuity and progression. They will also consider the challenges facing the subject leader in working with non-specialists in their subject.
ETS2/360	SPECIAL STUDY/INDEPENDENT STUDY (double module)
In this module trainees develop skills in research, problem solving and independent study while working on an aspect of their subject specialism that relates directly to their experience in RE in schools or some aspect of pupils' learning in RE.