Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought graduates will be able to:

1. Articulate an advanced body of knowledge and understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition
2. Critically analyse, consolidate, and synthesise knowledge of the Catholic intellectual tradition
3. Demonstrate technical skills associated with an advanced understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition
4. Exercise critical thinking and judgement for identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence on matters pertaining to the Catholic intellectual tradition
5. Communicate and present an advanced exposition of knowledge and concepts essential to the Catholic intellectual tradition; and
6. Apply reflection, knowledge, and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed theoretical and practical judgement and ethical responsibility.

A Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought will enable you to apply learnings of leadership and management practices to service-oriented Catholic organisations such as high schools and primary schools.

Those undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought will study philosophy and theology from within the Catholic liberal arts tradition, with a focus on the main themes of the "human person" and the "good life". You will learn why the Church teaches various contemporary moral and social issues and will investigate the Catholic tradition of the arts, including: painting, sculpture, music, architecture, film, and literature.

• The Human Person in Catholic Thought
• The Good Life in Catholic Thought
• Teaching What The Catholic Church Teaches
• Education in the Catholic Liberal Arts Tradition

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.