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BBI-TAITE offers face to face seminars and included online access to materials.
THEO830 Foundations in Liturgy
Lecturer: Professor Gerard Moore
(Monday 20- Thursday 23 April) Trimester One
BBI-TAITE offers by mixed mode, allowing for online access to material combined with a 4-day intensive learning experience. These will be offered in the 2020 school holidays
Unit overview and content
This unit provides an introduction to the principles and practices of liturgy and its underpinning theology within the Catholic tradition. It examines the nature of Christian ritual and liturgy, and its origins and development. There is a special focus on the significant reforms of the Second Vatican Council through a critical exploration of key liturgical documents and rites, including an overview of the sacraments. Students will explore a variety of questions and issues concerning contemporary liturgy.
Study hours
10 hours per week for 12 week semester, comprised of
- At least one hour per week for online lectures
- At least three hours per week of reading.
- At least six hours per week of directed study, including optional and assessable online activities.
Teaching methods
Online lectures; online activities; guided reading; scaffolded assessments; feedback on assessments.
Type of Assessment and Weight
- Discussion Forum (15%)
- Discussion Forum (15%)
- Minor Essay (30%)
- Major Essay (40%)
THEO800 Foundations for Theological Studies
Lecturer: Professor Anne Tuohy
(Monday 13-Thursday 16 July ) Trimester Two
BBI-TAITE offers by mixed mode, allowing for online access to material combined with a 4-day intensive learning experience. These will be offered in the 2020 school holidays
Unit overview and content
This unit provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary for graduate study in Theology. It introduces the student to the disciplines of Biblical Studies and Theology. Students will gain a firm foundation of specialised knowledge in these areas and will be ready for further study in Biblical Studies, Theology, Leadership, or Religious Education.
Study hours
10 hours per week for 12 week semester, comprised of:
- At least one hour per week for online lectures.
- At least three hours per week of reading.
- At least six hours per week of directed study, including optional and assessable online activities.
Teaching methods
Online lectures; online activities; guided reading; scaffolded assessments; feedback on assessments.
Type of Assessment and Weight
- Quiz on Biblical Studies 20%
- Short answer task on Biblical Studies 30%
- Quiz on Theological Studies 20%
- Short answer task on Theological Studies 30%
REDU800 Foundations for Religious Education Theory and Practice
Lecturer: Professor Richard Rymarz
(Monday 28 September – Thursday 1 Oct) Spring Intensive
BBI-TAITE offers by mixed mode, allowing for online access to material combined with a 4-day intensive learning experience. These will be offered in the 2020 school holidays
Unit overview and content
This unit provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge and understanding of Religious Education in both its conceptual and practical aspects. The theoretical insights from research in general education contexts will be explored for their relevance to prominent theories of Religious Education. The relevance of historical, philosophical and theological insights to current Religious Education practices will also be examined. The unit will ultimately challenge students to relate their knowledge of Religious Education to a particular setting in which Religious Education is taught.
Study hours
10 hours per week for 12 week semester, comprised of:
- At least one hour per week for online lectures.
- At least three hours per week of reading.
- At least six hours per week of directed study, including optional and assessable online activities.
Teaching methods
Online lectures; online activities; guided reading; scaffolded assessments; feedback on assessments.
Type of Assessment and Weight
- Minor Essay (30%)
- Discussion Forum (30%)
- Major Essay (40%)