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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Master of Education (Religious Education)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Education (Religious Education) at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a one-year postgraduate program designed for educators with practical experience in Religious Education. It offers flexible study options and focuses on Catholic theology, religious skills, and qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Course Code
5031
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Master of Education (Religious Education)

School of Education

Are you a career-focused educator with practical experience and an interest in Religious Education? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Master of Education (Religious Education) will expand your career choices and give you an in-depth knowledge of Catholic theology while further developing your religious skills and qualifications. With flexible study options, this one-year postgraduate degree could be your career boost. Get in touch today to find out more.

Why study this degree?

If you have been teaching for some time in the religious studies field and have the practical experience and a desire to share your love of spirituality with children, this Master's degree is the perfect course for you. The Master of Education (Religious Studies) is designed to meet the needs of professional teachers like you who wish to undertake further career development.

Our flexible study options will accommodate your existing teaching load. Tuition will be available face-to-face and externally, either full-time or part-time. Face-to-face sessions are scheduled during school holidays or Saturdays.

The Master of Education (Religious Education) is a coursework degree that requires the completion of eight courses, including two compulsory courses, one elective and five specialisation courses. Topics include Critical and Creative Thinking in Religious Education, Theories and Models of Leadership for Catholic Schools, and Religious and Spiritual Development of Young People.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admission and Credit.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Education (Religious Education) applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:

  • A Bachelor or postgraduate degree in teaching/education or a cognate discipline.
  • Have at least two years full-time professional experience in either a primary or secondary school setting.

Study locations

Fremantle

Online

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Education (Religious Education) graduates will be able to:

  1. Critically apply and reflect on advanced knowledge of educational and theological theory and practices that includes the understanding of recent developments in religious education
  2. Demonstrate highly developed cognitive, technical and creative skills with initiative, a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to generate understanding of complex educational and theological issues in religious education
  3. Evaluate and apply knowledge of research principles and methods to religious education within Catholic school contexts
  4. Demonstrate highly developed communication and technical skills to implement, justify and interpret critical issues in religious education, pastoral care, spirituality and values education presented within Catholic educational contexts; and
  5. Plan, execute and reflect critically on a substantial research-based project and/or piece of scholarship on critical issues in religious education, pastoral care, spirituality, or values education within Catholic school settings.

Career pathways

With a Master of Education (Religious Studies), your career options include teaching religious studies in Australia as a primary or secondary school teacher in Catholic, independent and government schools, depending on your teaching qualification. Other career opportunities within the education system include Lead teacher, faculty or year group coordinator, principal, and assistant principal. Other career options outside the education sector are child and youth worker, charity coordinator, or administrative coordinator.

Course structure

Program summary
  • Applied Research Methods in Education
  • Church and Sacrament
  • One Elective (to be chosen from Religious Education, Leadership and Management, Early Childhood Education, Special Learning Needs, Curriculum)
  • Five specialisation courses

For a list of courses available please see Schedule of Courses.

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

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Specialisation courses
  • Critical and Creative Thinking In Religious Education
  • Retreat Leadership in Catholic Schools
  • Christian Formation in Education
  • Values across the Curriculum
  • Critical Issues in Catholic Schooling
  • Critical Issues in Religious Education
  • Jesus in his Time and for Today
  • Catholic Social Teaching in Catholic Schools
  • Pastoral Care and the School
  • Theories and Models of Leadership for Catholic Schools
  • Educating for a New Earth and the Environmental Challenge
  • Theology of Leadership
  • Religious and Spiritual Development of Young People
  • The Professional Religious Educator

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