Syllabus

Religious Studies III, including Degree Thesis 1 for Teacher Students, Upper secondary school

Code
RK2030
Points
30 Credits
Level
First Cycle Level 2
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Religious Studies (RKA)
Group of Subjects
Religious Studies
Disciplinary Domain
Humanities, 75%
Education, 25%
Approved
Approved, 05 February 2016.
This syllabus is valid from 05 February 2016.
Discontinued
14 September 2021
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Prerequisites

  • Religious Studies II for Teacher Students, 30 credits, Social Relations, Conflicts and Power in Upper Secondary School, 7,5 credits and Epistemology and Educational Research for Teachers in Upper Secondary School 7,5 credits

Summary in English

After completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. Religion, Identity, Faith and Ideologies: Theory and Method

  • demonstrate familiarity with key religious theories and methods
  • problematize aspects related to intersectionality in the reflection on and practice of didactics of religion
  • discuss and reflect on how aspects related to intersectionality can be operationalized in the work with values and rights in a school and society characterized by diversity
  • demonstrate familiarity with the processes that create meaning in increasingly individualized and fragmented life views.

2. Literature course in identity formation

  • demonstrate a deeper understanding of the complexity of identity formation processes, both individual and collective, where religion and belief are key components
  • show theoretical insight into and understanding of how different power aspects and other social processes are important for the individual’s view of him-/herself and others
  • demonstrate analytical skills and a critical attitude in relation to distinctive research fields that have relevance for the field of religious studies
  • show constructive ability to identify problems within the field of religious studies that are of didactic relevance.

3. Degree Thesis 1 for Teacher Students, Upper secondary school

The overall objective of the module is for the student to be able to conduct an independent scientific investigation of a research preparatory nature based on any area of discussion within the field of didactics of religion. Further, students are expected to deepen their understanding of the importance of a research base in relation for knowledge development in the field of religious studies.

  • formulate questions related to the didactics of religion with associated research questions related to previous research
  • demonstrate in-depth knowledge about a defined area of religious studies / didactics of religion that includes the research history, central research problems and current research needs within the field
  • demonstrate a scientific approach in academic work by independently and critically systemizing, problematizing and reflecting on previous research results from the perspective of religious studies and didactics of religion perspective
  • demonstrate communication skills by orally and in writing presenting and arguing for their own results and by responding to scientific criticism in a professional and constructive manner
  • analyze, evaluate and discuss the academic work of others by, in the form of clear constructive feedback, pointing out the merits as well as the shortcomings of the work.