Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought (NSW)

School of Philosophy & Theology

Students in this program will study philosophy and theology from within the Catholic liberal arts tradition, concentrating on the subject's main themes of "human person" and "the good life". They will learn to convey why the Church teaches various contemporary moral and social issues. They will investigate about the Catholic tradition of the arts, including painting, sculpture, music, architecture, film, and literature.

The Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought is ideal for:

• Qualified teachers wishing to gain accreditation to teach ""Studies of Catholic Thought"" in NSW secondary schools
• Qualified teachers wishing to gain a Religious Education Coordinators (RECs) qualification in the Sydney Archdiocese
• People wishing to deepen their understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition
• Clergy

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.

Core courses include:

• 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 Regulations.