Religion, worldview and philosophy in society and school (5-10)

The course presents a systematic, practical and didactical approach to the study of religion and worldviews, with examples from Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, new religious movements and secular worldviews. An introduction to the history of philosophy is given, as well as to how to work with philosophy in shcool. The students will become familiar with central research traditions both in relevant subjects and in the didactics of the subject. The scope of the syllabus and teaching related to KRLE subject topics will be approximately the same as in the primary and lower secondary school curriculum.

KNOWLEDGE

The student

• has knowledge of and is familiar with the use in school of texts, narratives, festivals, teachings, rituals, and other practices, ethics, and aesthetics with examples from Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, new-religious movements and secular worldviews. This also includes Christian Sami narratives and Sami aesthetics.
• has knowledge of a selection of Christian denominations and the history of Christianity and how to work on historical topics.
• has knowledge of human rights, The ILO Convention on Indigenous and Tribal peoples in Independent Countries and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the discussions on various consequences of these rights for education in KRLE 
• has knowledge of the history of philosophy and opportunities related to work with philosophical issues in the subject.
• has knowledge of didactic challenges that are specific to the subject.

SKILLS

The student

• knows how to apply varied approaches that integrate the basic skills.
• is capable of identifying and dealing with challenges linked to how the school and the pupils address diversities of worldviews and ethical diversity.
• can lead philosophical dialogues that bring student groups together as exploratory communities.
• is capable of cooperating with pupils, colleagues, parents/guardians, and stakeholders in the local community

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student

• is capable of discussing the significance of religion and worldviews for the individual and for society as a whole
• has a well-explained view on what it means to be a KRLE teacher.
• can reflect critically on the KRLE subject and make use of research about children, religion and worldviews.

The course is organized with fixed weekly lessons. Excursions may take place outside normal teaching hours. Deadlines for completion / delivery of written and oral work requirements is given at the start of the semester. Both written and oral work requirements, and other learning activities, shall support and promote the candidate's work in achieving the course's learning outcomes. The teaching methods alternate between lectures, seminars, group work, individual work, conversations, discussions, as well as oral and written student presentations. Academic discussions and other academic interaction are important forms of work and learning. For this reason, several sessions that contain this will have mandatory attendance. Which sessions this applies to will be stated in the semester plan. Students are expected to come prepared to the lessons, so that they can contribute to the learning activities in the best possible way.