Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought

School of Philosophy & Theology

If you choose to study this program at The University of Notre Dame Australia, you will study philosophy and theology from within the Catholic liberal arts tradition. You will concentrate on the subject's central themes of the "human person" and "the good life". You will learn to convey why the Church teaches various contemporary moral and social issues and investigate the Catholic tradition of the arts, including painting, sculpture, music, architecture, film, and literature. Contact us today to find out more.

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 teacher wanting to acquire a Religious Education Coordinators (RECs) qualification in the Sydney Archdiocese
• Those wanting to deepen their understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition
• Clergy

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.

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 Requirements.

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