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Valdrin Mera, Msc

Code
ISC 331
Name
Religious Education
Semester
5
Lecture hours
4.00
Seminar hours
0.00
Laborator hours
0.00
Credits
4.00
ECTS
5.00
Description

This course explores the fundamentals of religious education within the context of Islamic studies. Students will gain a deep understanding of various aspects of religious education and its significance in nurturing moral and spiritual development. The course will examine teaching methods, curriculum development, and the role of religious educators in shaping the religious identity of students.

Objectives

The Religious Education course will equip the students with the skills to design a well-rounded curriculum that integrates traditional and modern subjects, addressing contemporary issues while fostering character building and moral virtues. As a result, students will be adept at assessing spiritual and moral development, understanding the challenges and opportunities in Islamic education, and actively promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation. Ultimately, they will emerge as informed and empowered educators ready to navigate the complexities of religious education in the 21st century, armed with a global perspective and the tools to counter extremism through knowledge, tolerance, and dialogue.

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Tema
1
The Importance of Religious Education: Defining religious education. Exploring historical perspectives on religious education. Discussing the significance of religious education in contemporary society.
2
The Role of the Religious Educator: Examining the responsibilities and qualities of an effective religious educator. Discussing ethical considerations in religious education.
3
Curriculum Models in Islamic Education: Exploring different curriculum models in Islamic education. Discussing the integration of Islamic values and ethics into curricula.
4
Designing Effective Curriculum: Identifying educational objectives in religious education. Discussing curriculum planning and development.
5
Pedagogical Approaches: Discussing different teaching methods, including lecture-based teaching, active learning techniques, and the use of technology in religious education.
6
Assessment and Evaluation: Exploring various types of assessment tools. Discussing the evaluation of student learning in religious education.
7
Moral Education in Islam: Understanding the moral values in Islam. Exploring strategies for teaching moral development.
8
Mid-term Exam
9
Developing Ethical Decision-Making Presenting case studies in ethical decision-making. Discussing the role of religious education in shaping ethical behavior.
10
The Quran in Religious Education: Discussing the role of the Quran in education. Exploring effective methods for teaching Quranic studies.
11
Hadith and Sunnah Studies: Exploring the significance of Hadith in Islamic education. Discussing strategies for teaching Hadith and Sunnah studies.
12
Interfaith Dialogue: Discussing the importance of interfaith understanding. Presenting strategies for teaching interfaith dialogue.
13
Multiculturalism in Religious Education: Exploring the promotion of tolerance and diversity. Discussing strategies for creating a multicultural religious education environment.
14
Contemporary Challenges in Religious Education: Addressing contemporary challenges such as extremism, radicalization, and navigating controversies and criticisms.
15
Future Trends in Religious Education: Discussing innovations in teaching methods. Exploring the evolving role of religious educators and trends shaping the future of religious education.
16
Final Exam
1
Defining and articulate the scope and significance of Religious Education.
2
Evaluating historical and contemporary approaches to Religious Education.
3
Analyzing the Quran and Prophetic Pedagogy as foundational sources of Islamic education.
4
Designing a balanced Religious Education curriculum with an emphasis on character building.
5
Exploring challenges and opportunities in Islamic education, emphasizing interfaith understanding.
Quantity Percentage Total percent
Midterms
1 40% 40%
Quizzes
0 0% 0%
Projects
0 0% 0%
Term projects
0 0% 0%
Laboratories
0 0% 0%
Class participation
0 0% 0%
Total term evaluation percent
40%
Final exam percent
60%
Total percent
100%
Quantity Duration (hours) Total (hours)
Course duration (including exam weeks)
16 4 64
Off class study hours
14 4 56
Duties
0 0 0
Midterms
1 5 5
Final exam
1 0 0
Other
0 0 0
Total workLoad
125
Total workload / 25 (hours)
5.00
ECTS
5.00