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Didactics of catechesis and teaching of religion - KPED130
Title: Didaktika katecheze a výuky náboženství
Guaranteed by: Department of Systematic and Pastoral Theology (26-KSPT)
Faculty: Catholic Theological Faculty
Actual: from 2024
Semester: winter
E-Credits: 6
Examination process: winter s.:
summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/4, --- [HS]
summer s.:0/4, C [HS]
Capacity: winter:unknown / unknown (unknown)
summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
Key competences:  
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: combined
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
Guarantor: ThLic. Ing. Marie Zimmermannová, Th.D.
Annotation -
The course is designed for distance and combined study students and is practically oriented. It is suitable for students who are already practicing catechesis or teaching religion and wish to supplement or deepen their preparation, or who wish to become familiar with this ministry of the Church.
The aim of the didactics of catechesis course is to learn or deepen the basic approaches to catechesis for children, young people, adults and people with special needs and the basic skills of the catechist.
The aim of studying the area of religious education is to understand the specifics of this ministry of the Church, which contributes to the education of children and young people in schools in the area of religion and Christian culture. We will present different approaches to the content of the teaching, the way it is planned and an overview of didactic tools.
The form of teaching is combined, including face-to-face classes, self-study according to a study guide, lectures and practical exercises with a selected group of children or adults. The practical part is followed by its theoretical reflection in full-time teaching.
Last update: Zimmermannová Marie, ThLic. Ing., Th.D. (01.10.2024)
Aim of the course -

The aim of the course is to acquire the following competences:

  • the ability to participate in catechesis for various age and social groups (the course does not replace the education required by the relevant diocesan office for the canonical mission)
  • the ability to determine the appropriate type of catechesis for a given group of catechised persons, to draw up a plan and to choose the appropriate methods for its implementation
  • work with the concept of catechesis recommended by the Directory for Catechesis 2020
  • the ability to assist in the teaching of religion in schools and to participate in all the activities related to this (the subject is not sufficient to obtain the necessary qualifications, but it provides insight into the issues)
Last update: Zimmermannová Marie, ThLic. Ing., Th.D. (01.10.2024)
Course completion requirements -

COMPLETION: credit = 6 credits. To obtain it you need:

  • Submit transcripts from three listening sessions with three different groups.
  • develop and submit your own methodology for a catechesis or religion lesson with your own reflection on its implementation
  • participate actively in the final colloquium
Last update: Zimmermannová Marie, ThLic. Ing., Th.D. (01.10.2024)
Literature - Czech

Direktorium pro katechezi, KNA 2020.

Zimmermannová, Marie. Vývoj katechetiky v českých zemích v letech 1920-1994, Pavel Mervart, 2017. 

Církevní dokumenty o církevním školství a náboženském vzdělávání

Last update: Zimmermannová Marie, ThLic. Ing., Th.D. (27.08.2024)
Teaching methods -

Teaching in the 2024/2025 school year will include:

  • Nov. 16, 4 hours of full-time instruction - a basic introduction to catechesis and the teaching of religion as forms of ministry of God's Word in the church
  • between 11/16 and 3/15, the student will study a chapter-by-chapter study guide (see syllabus)
  • after the New Year, the student will arrange three different sessions: catechesis with children, catechesis with adults, teaching religion in the school or parish, and prepare the protocols
  • and prepares for and implements (ideally) or at least assists in one catechesis and one lesson of religious instruction in the parish
  • 15.3. attendance 4 hours - reflection, discussion and colloquium
Last update: Zimmermannová Marie, ThLic. Ing., Th.D. (01.10.2024)
Requirements to the exam - Czech

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Last update: Zimmermannová Marie, ThLic. Ing., Th.D. (01.10.2024)
Syllabus -

THEMATIC HEADINGS

1. Catechesis in the Church - a basic introduction to the topic

2. Catechesis according to the stages of relationship with God and growth in faith

3. The contents of catechesis and the approach to them in the different stages of growth in faith

4. Methodology of catechesis

5. Religious education, its identity, complementarity and difference from catechesis

6. Challenges and possibilities of teaching religion today

7. Contents and methodology of teaching religion

8. Conferences and practical teaching or catechesis

Last update: Zimmermannová Marie, ThLic. Ing., Th.D. (01.10.2024)
 
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