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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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