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Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (NSW)

  • Graduate Certificate

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 has been specifically created to meet your needs.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
4115S
Study Mode
Online

About this course

School of Philosophy & Theology

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 has been specifically created to meet your needs. This degree, which has been approved by the Catholic Education Office in Sydney, consists of two compulsory courses and two electives, and can be completed in six months of full-time study. Since classes are held during school holidays, weekends and evenings, the program will appeal to full-time teachers with limited study time.

Entry requirements

  • Equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification
  • Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education from The University of Notre Dame Australia offers
applicants the opportunity to achieve accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
as defined by Sydney Catholic Schools and Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta.

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.

Course structure

Core courses

  • Critical Issues in Religious Education
  • Scripture & Church

Plus Two Theology Electives (to be chosen from)

  • Foundations of Moral Theology
  • Liturgy
  • Church & Sacraments
  • Christology

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