M.Ed Religious Studies Education

Master of Education in Religious Studies Education

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
A. Saidu	Senior Lecturer & Ag. Head of Department B.A. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	History and Policy of Education/History Education
R. A. Lawal	Professor B.A.(Ed) (ABU,Zaria); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Language Education/Curriculum Studies( English Education and Applied Linguistics)
S. B. Olajide	Reader B.A.(Ibadan); PGDE, M. Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Language Education/Curriculum Studies (English Education and Applied Linguistics)
Folakemi O. Adeniyi-Egbeola	Reader B.A. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Language Education/ Curriculum Studies
U. A. Ajidagba	Senior Lecturer B.A. (Ed); M. Ed, Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Islamic Studies Education/Curriculum studies
J. Abdurrafiu	Lecturer I B.A. (Ed); M. Ed, Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Islamic Studies Education
Y. Aliyu	Lecturer I B.A. (Ed); M. Ed, Ph.D. (Malaysia)	Islamic Studies Education
O. D. Ojo	Lecturer I B.A. (Ed); M. Ed. (Zara); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Christian Studies Education
*L. A. Yahya	Professor B.Sc., M.Ed. (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Counselor Education
*S. A. Onasanya	Professor B.Ed., M.Ed., P.G.D. (CSC), Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
*H. O. Owolabi	Professor B.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation

* Lecturers from other departments

B.  Introduction

The Master of Education (M.Ed) in Religious Studies Education is appropriate for Religious Studies educators seeking advanced knowledge and skills in Religious Studies Education. This degree is appropriate for teaching in relevant higher educational institutions which produce Religious Studies teachers.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the M.Ed programme in Religious Studies Education is to educate at an advanced level, teachers in Religious Studies to have higher skills to teach, research and practice at various levels of education.

D.  Aim and Objectives

The aim of M.Ed programme in Religious Studies Education is to equip the students with relevant knowledge, research competence, professional skills and attitudes to effectively function and practice as high level manpower in the discipline. The objectives of M. Ed programme in Nigerian Language Education are to:

1. develop professional expertise of students;
2. develop knowledgeable scholars who will provide leadership in professional practice and intellectual competence in education;
3. produce educators who are knowledgeable in and committed to the implementation of National Policy on Education;
4. develop competent researchers in educational theory and practice for the Nigeria education system;
5. empower educators who can propel social change through education both intellectually, in attitudes, skills, values and worldviews.

E.  Admission Requirements

Candidates for the Master degree in Religious Studies Education must have the following:

1. ‗O‘ Level credits or its equivalent in five (5) subjects including English language and Mathematics.
2. a first degree honours in Education with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
3. a first degree honours in any other disciplines with a minimum of 2^nd Class Lower Division plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University obtained at Credit Level.
4. qualifying Examination for all except candidates with First Class and Second Class Upper Divisions from University of Ilorin
5. evidence that they meet the matriculation requirements of the University of their choice. Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption/exclusion.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. The Full-time Master degree in Religious Studies Education shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.
2. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 24 calendar months and maximum of 36 calendar months.
3. For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of the University Senate shall be required.

G. Detailed Course Description

RME 801    Research Methods in Education     3 Credits

Types of research, methods and data: types of instruments, types of procedures for data collection, methods of data analysis, application of computer in data analysis, meaning and results of statistical analysis. 45h (T); C

RME 802    Statistical Methods in Educational Research     2 Credits

Review of basic statistical concepts; descriptive, parametric, inferential and non- parametric statistics, t-statistic, ANOVA, ANCOVA, regression analysis, chi- square and statistical techniques for post-hoc analysis, application of computer in statistical analysis, meaning and results of statistical analysis. 30h (T); C

RME 805   Educational Measurement and Test Construction   3 Credits

Measurement: scale and scaling models theory of measurement error, test construction procedures, item writing, analysis and assembly in achievement, aptitude and non-cognitive tests, reliability and validity of tests, practical work in test construction. 45h (T); E

RSE 801    Curriculum Development in Religious and Moral Education      3 credits

Principles and determinants of religious and moral education curriculum. Methodologies, testing and assessment in religious and moral education, practical experiences in the development of religious studies curriculum in selected levels of education. 45h (T); C

RSE 802    Materials and Resources for Teaching Religious and Moral Education     2 Credits

Material development in the religious and moral education. Text selection, simplification and evaluation of materials for religious and moral education. 30h (T); C

RSE 803    Comparative Religious Studies    2 credits

Definition, objectives and scope of comparative religion. Convergence in christianity, islam and african traditional religion, implications for religious and moral education. 30h (T); C

RSE 804    Religion, Education and Society     2 credits

Religious and moral education in different societies. Relationship between religious beliefs and socio-cultural practices. Implications for religious and moral education. 30h (T); C

RSE 805   Graduate Seminar     2 Credits

Study and discussion of selected topics; preparation and presentation of individual/group reports in the appropriate area of specialization in teaching subject education. 30h (P); E

RSE 839     Dissertation      6 Credits

Selection and completion of a project in an appropriate area of specialization in teaching subject education under the guidance of a supervisor and presentation of the project report. 270h (P); C

HPE 801    Foundations of Nigerian Education   2 Credits

Survey of the traditional, historical, political and social foundations of Nigerian education, critical assessment of the contributions of the various educational traditions and agencies to educational development in colonial, and independent Nigeria. 30h (T); E

CDE 804   Evolutionary Trends in Curriculum   2 Credits

Concept of curriculum during the progressive era, curriculum of the progressive movement, modern concepts of curriculum. School curriculum in a contemporary world of science and technology. 30h (T); E

CDE 811   Principles of Curriculum Development    2 Credits

Principles and strategies of curriculum development. Approaches to curriculum and their relation to educational social objectives. Examination of curriculum models. Processes of curriculum evaluation. 30(T); C

EDT 804     Production of Learning and Instructional Materials     2 Credits

Basic theories of instructional communication and their relationship to learning and instruction, production of assigned instructional materials using photographic, graphic, audio, story boarding and script writing, production skills, students to assist in university media production assignments. 30h (T); E

RIS 801    Advanced Study of the Quran    2 Credits

Details as in the Department of Religions

RIS 802   Advanced Study of Hadith    2 Credits

Details as in the Department of Religions

RIS 821  The Foundation of Islamic History     2 Credits

Details as in the Department of Religions

H.  Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of Master degree in Education in religious studies a candidate must pass a minimum of 30 credits including all electives and compulsory

I.  Summary                                                                            Credits

Core courses and Electives                                                      33

Research project of 6 credits units in the area of specialization           6

Total                                                                                                 39

Core

RME 801 (3), RME 803 (2), RSE 801 (3), RSE 802 (2), RSE 805 (2),

RSE 839 (6), CDE 811 (2), EDT 804 (2)                = 22 Credits

Elective

RME 805 (3), RSE 803 (2), RSE 804 (2), CDE 804 (2), HPE 801 (2), RIS 801 (2), RIS 802 (2), RIS 821 (2) =17 Credits

Total = 39 Credits