Bachelor of Education (Hons) Religious Education

MQF Level: 6

ECTS Value: 180 ECTS

Start Date: September

Duration: 4 Years (Part-time)

Programme Description

This programme provides course participants with a strong foundation in pedagogy, assessment, inclusive practices and educational theory. It aims to provide those within or wishing to join the education sector with the necessary tools and competences to teach effectively whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all learners. Within this programme, learners shall foster a deeper understanding and engagement with the role of religion within society, beliefs, traditions and practices in religion, the Catholic Tradition, the Bible, and major world religions.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to be in possession of:

Three (3) Ordinary Levels at MQF Level 3 (minimum Grade C or 5) in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics awarded by MATSEC or an equivalent examination body recognised by the Institute for Education.

AND

A minimum ofoneof the following:

An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF 4) with a grade C or better in Religious Knowledge at Advanced Level;
Three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) with a grade C or better in Religious Knowledge and three Intermediate subjects with a minimum grade D.
Two subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) at grade C or better including Religious Knowledge and three intermediate subjects with a minimum grade D.

Applicants applying under the Institute for Education’s maturity clause are asked to refer to Section 2.2. of the Admission Regulations.

Course Outline

First Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU111	Academic Skills for Undergraduate Studies	2 ECTS
BEDU112	Psychology of Education: Development, Cognition and Learning	3 ECTS
BEDU101	Planning: A Key to Success	4 ECTS
BEDU113	Assessment for Learning and Continuous Assessment	3 ECTS
BEDU102	Classroom Management	3 ECTS
BEDU105	Teaching Practice I	10 ECTS
BREL104	Maturing in Education through the virtues	5 ECTS
BREL109	The Word of God	5 ECTS
BREL111	Beliefs, Traditions, Practices - World Religions	5 ECTS

Second Year

Code	Descriptions	Credits
BEDU215	Inclusive Education: Theories and Practices	5 ECTS
BEDU219	Philosophy of Education: The Maltese Educational System and Collaborative Communities of Learning	3 ECTS
BEDU218	Achieving Standards while Fostering Equity and Social Justice	3 ECTS
BEDU214	Critical Pedagogy	4 ECTS
BEDU203	Teaching Practice II	10 ECTS
BREL201	Developing a new vision for the Religion Education Classroom	5 ECTS
BREL205	Understanding Moral Language	5 ECTS
BREL210	Community Life, Relationships and Roles in Communities of Faith	5 ECTS
BREL207	Connectedness with Myself, Others and God	5 ECTS

Third Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU321	Research Methods	5 ECTS
BEDU334	Enriching Learning through Web-based Applications	3 ECTS
BEDU302	Microteaching	3 ECTS
BEDU305	Sociology of Education: Gender Equality, Culture and Values	3 ECTS
BEDU317	The Professional Educator: Personal and Social Competences	4 ECTS
BEDU320	Experiential Learning and Authentic Assessment	3 ECTS
BEDU322	Exploring Multiculturalism in Education	3 ECTS
BEDU308	Micro-placement in Industry	6 ECTS
BREL302	Religion and Society	5 ECTS
BREL306	Respect and Convivality	5 ECTS
BREL313	Choosing Role Models	5 ECTS

Fourth Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU400	Dissertation	20 ECTS
BEDU401	Teaching Practice lll	10 ECTS
BREL403	Major World Religions	5 ECTS
BREL408	Challenging aspects in human experience	5 ECTS
BREL412	The Catholic Tradition	5 ECTS

N.B. Please note that while the above provides an indication of the overall programme structure, the years in which modules are delivered may change or be replaced as part of the Institute for Education’s administrative processes.

Applications

Applications for the Bachelor of Education (Hons) Religious Education programme open mid-May of each year with programmes commencing the following September. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal