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Graduate Certificate in Religious Education

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The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education at The University of Notre Dame Australia is designed for qualified teachers aiming to teach religious studies in NSW's Catholic school system. It includes four compulsory courses and offers accreditation to teach Religious Education in Catholic schools.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 semester full-time
Course Code
4115
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Aug

About this course

Overview

Are you a qualified teacher who would like to teach religious studies in NSW's Catholic school system? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education at The University of Notre Dame Australia has been specifically created to meet your needs. This degree, approved by Sydney Catholic Schools, consists of four compulsory courses, completed over one year. Since classes are held on weekends and evenings, the program will appeal to full-time teachers with limited study time.

Why study this program?

The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education from Notre Dame offers you the opportunity to achieve accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school.

During your studies, you will develop a profound understanding of the essential elements of Catholic belief - the mystery of salvation through Christ, the nature of Revelation and sacramental theology.

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.

Specific Program Requirements for Admission:

  • Hold the equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification
  • Normally have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5

Students who have completed the Encountering Jesus accreditation pathway may receive up to 50 units of credit of RPL upon admission into this program.

Study locations

Sydney

Online

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education students should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  1. Articulate an advanced body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in the disciplines of theology as it relates to the teaching of Religious Education in Catholic schools.
  2. Critically analyse, consolidate, and synthesise knowledge
  3. Demonstrate technical skills associated with an advanced understanding of knowledge
  4. Exercise critical thinking and judgement for identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
  5. Communicate and present an advanced exposition of theological and pedagogical knowledge and concepts relevant to the teaching of Religious Education.
  6. Apply theological reflection, knowledge, and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well developed theoretical and practical judgement, and ethical responsibility.

Career pathways

A Graduate Certificate in Religious Education will give you the skills and knowledge to teach Religious Studies in Catholic primary and high schools.

Course structure

Program summary
  • THEO5000 Foundations of the Catholic Faith
  • THEO5001 Introduction to Sacred Scripture
  • THEO5002 Introduction to the Sacraments
  • EDUC5068 Teaching Religious Education

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

Credit for prior study or work

Students who have completed the Encountering Jesus accreditation pathway may receive up to 50 units of credit of RPL upon admission into this program.

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