Religious Education - Primary School - Sligo St. Angela's
This programme aims to contribute to the theological and pedagogical development of qualified primary school teachers and other teachers of children of primary school age and to equip them with the necessary knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to teach Religious Education within Irish primary schools and for sacramental preparation.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Atlantic Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, blended.
Study Hours
Lectures are pre-recorded and delivered online for students to complete in their own time. There will also be two days of face-to-face lectures. Each 5 credit module holds a total student effort of 100 hours.
On-Campus Attendance
Two days of face-to-face lectures, across the academic year.
Entry Requirements
Applications are welcomed from qualified primary school teachers, or qualified post-primary school teachers who wish to transfer to primary school teaching. In addition, the programme may also be open to parents, sacramental preparation teams and parish catechists who have a specific interest in the area of primary religious education.
Further information
Total Fees €780
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for qualified primary school teachers, parents of primary school children and parish catechists working with children of primary school age. For those who have qualified to teach in a primary school, but have not received a Certificate in Catholic Primary Education, this programme meets the requirement as outlined by the Irish Bishops’ Conference, and allows for career development, especially in the Catholic Primary sector.
Modules
Fundamental Theology and Foundational Ethics
Biblical Studies and Biblical Christology
Ecclesiology and Sacramental Theology
RE in the Primary School
Examination & Assessment
100% continuous assessment.
Course Coordinator: Dr Francis Cousins: fcousins@stangelas.ie
Student Advisor: Mary Kearns: education@stangelas.ie