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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts provides a systematic introduction to philosophy and theology themes, fostering spiritual development and understanding of the University's Core Curriculum.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 semester full-time, 2 - 4 semesters part-time
Course Code
4110
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Overview

Are you interested in spiritual and ethical development? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts offers a systematic introduction to some of the significant themes of philosophy and theology. The program will improve your understanding of the University's Core Curriculum, foster spiritual development, and help you integrate the core curriculum's fundamental principles and ideas into your wider academic work. You can complete this program over two years of part-time study. Enrol today to start your learning journey.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined on our admission requirements page. All applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements, including those relating to age and English Language Proficiency.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

Online

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts graduates will be able to:

  1. Articulate an advanced body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of philosophy and theology as a basis for independent lifelong learning
  2. Critically analyse, consolidate, and synthesise knowledge
  3. Demonstrate advanced technical skills to a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in philosophy and theology
  4. Exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
  5. Communicate and present a clear, coherent, and independent exposition of philosophical knowledge and concepts
  6. Apply philosophical and theological reflection, knowledge, and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed theoretical and practical judgement and ethical responsibility.

Career pathways

A Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts will prepare you for a range of careers in government, industry, journalism, creative arts or education.

Course structure

Program summaryYear One
  • Reason and Revelation
  • One Philosophy Elective
Year Two
  • One Ethics Elective
  • One Theology Elective
Philosophy Electives
  • Philosophy of the Human Person
  • History of Philosophy 1: Ancient Greek & Roman
  • History of Philosophy 2: Medieval
  • History of Philosophy 3: Modern
  • History of Philosophy 4: Contemporary
  • Metaphysics
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Epistemology: Ways of Knowing
  • Philosophy of Love and Friendship
  • Natural Law
  • Political Philosophy
Ethics Electives
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Ethical Issues in Professional Life
Theology Electives
  • Scripture and Church
  • Liturgy
  • The Prophets: Critics of the Status Quo
  • Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles
  • Scripture and Morality
  • Pentateuch
  • The Theology and Practice of the New Evangelisation
  • Trinity
  • Mystery of Christ 4: Church and Sacraments
  • Ministry of Social Justice
  • Foundations of Moral Theology

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
77.8%
Overall satisfaction
74.1%
Skill scale
84.6%
Teaching scale
97.4%
Employed full-time
Data source

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