Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (NSW)

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 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.

• Program summary

  Compulsory courses

  • 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.

  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.

• 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.

• 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 opportunities

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

• Real-world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
  A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place at a university where the Australian Government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. However, this subsidy does not cover the entire cost of your study. Students must pay the rest, which is called the ‘student contribution amount’.

  In a Commonwealth Supported Place, your fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees will be split into two portions:

  The Commonwealth contribution, which is the portion paid by the Australian Government.

  The student contribution, which is the portion you pay. You may choose to pay upfront or defer your student contribution with a HECS-HELP Loan. The HECS-HELP loan scheme assists eligible students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your HECS-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  Eligible students will be offered a CSP – you do not need to apply.

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

• More information

  Considering your uni options?
  Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process.

  If you need advice about studying at Notre Dame, the Prospective Students Office can help. Talk to one of our career advisors for a personalised advice session.

  Phone: 1800 878 916
  Email: sydney@nd.edu.au
  Address: 128-140 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008