Catechesis II

Catechesis II builds organically on the topics learnt during Catechesis I, now the students will learn to use all the general knowledge in each age group, in the meantime they become able to create timetables, class-plans, efficient teaching and to articulate their understanding about teaching, learning and education.

Competences

Specific competences

Using the knowledge learnt in this semester, the students will be able to plan from kindergarten to adult training the time-based and theme-based curriculum of the classes, they can make the plan for the class itself for Bible-classes, catechism classes and religion classes at school. During the planning they select professionally among the teaching methods and tools enhancing the efficiency of the class.

General competences

The students in this semester master the teaching methods based on the constructive pedagogy's perspective and will be able to face any non-secular teaching situation. They will be able to work alone, in team and to use the cooperative learning method.

Course structure

  1. Systematizing the Knowledge Gained in the 1st semester

    Reading:

    • Vajda Zsuzsanna: Lélektankönyv, 42-65 (24)

  2. Catechesis for Children with Special Needs: Dealing with Deafness and Blindness

    Reading:

    • Gergely Jenő: A gyógypedagógia pedagógiai-pszichológiai kérdéseiről, 3-25 (23) 115-130 (16)

  3. Cathechesis for Disabled and Sick Children

    Reading:

    • Gergely Jenő: A gyógypedagógia pedagógiai-pszichológiai kérdéseiről, 27-76 (50) 132-148 (17)

  4. Catechesis for Children with Special Needs: Mentally Disabled and Learning Problems

    Reading:

    • Gergely Jenő: A gyógypedagógia pedagógiai-pszichológiai kérdéseiről, 79-111 (33)

  5. Practice: Catechesis with children in kindergarten and first class

    Reading:

    • Gyökössy Endre: Hogyan tartsunk gyermekbibliaórát?, 5-81 (77)

  6. Practice: Catechesis with Children in Second to Forth Class

    Reading:

    • Gyökössy Endre: Hogyan tartsunk gyermekbibliaórát?, 5-81 (77)

  7. Practice: Catechesis with Children in the Vth and VIth classes

    Reading:

    • Dr. Gyökössy Endre: Hogyan kell gyermekbibliaórát tartani?, 5-81 (77)

  8. Practice: Catechesis with Children in the VIIth and VIIIth classes

    Reading:

    • Dr. Gyökössy Endre: Hogyan kell gyermekbibliaórát tartani?, 5-81 (77)

  9. Practice: Catechesis with Children in the IXth and Xth classes

    Reading:

    • Griffin, Em: Együtt-lét, 7-110 (104)

  10. Practice: Catechesis with Children in the XIth and XIIth classes

    Reading:

    • Griffin, Em: Együtt-lét, 111-199 (89)

  11. Practice: Catechesis with Young Adults

    Reading:

    • Griffin, Em: Együtt-lét, 199-231 (33)

  12. Special Cathechesis with Age Groups Preparing for Confirmation

    Reading:

    • Chapman, Gary, Campbell, Ross: Gyerekekre hangolva, 7-90 (84)

  13. Reframing the Catechist's Habit and Concept Based on the Learned Topics

    Reading:

    • Chapman, Gary, Campbell, Ross: Gyerekekre hangolva, 91-205 (115)

  14. Revision: The Beauties and the Hardships of Discipleship in Catechesis

    Reading:

    • Cloud, Henry, Towsend, John: Határaink, 133-260 (128)

Total estimated time

Classroom study

  • 4 hours/week (Course: 2 | Seminar: 2 | Practice: 0)
  • 56 hours/semester (Course: 28 | Seminar: 28 | Practice: 0)

Individual study

  • Time for studying course notes and bibliography: 56 hours/semester.
  • Time for further documentation in libraries, electronic platforms, or on the field: 10 hours/semester.
  • Time for preparing essays, papers, or documentation: 7 hours/semester.
  • Time for personal tutoring: 2 hours/semester.
  • Total individual study: 75 hours/semester.
  • Total estimated time: 131 hours/semester.

Examination

At a pre-appointed time each student will hand in an essay or a notice about a book in the topic they have learned about, they write an educational plan,a class plan, they teach in a class of a pre-defined age group, finally they have a written and an oral exam where they prove that they master the learned issues.