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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology supports participants to develop a critical appreciation of the Christian faith and its implications for their work in a faith-based education context. It aims to enhance the theological and spiritual awareness of those whose vocation is education, facilitating use of reflective practices to apply foundational knowledge and engage in the conversation between education and theology.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology
- have a critical appreciation of the Christian faith
- have skills to reflect critically on how theology informs professional practice in an education context
- have the confidence and capacity to engage in theological enquiry in an education context
- have enhanced capacity to engage with diverse views and particular faith traditions
- apply this knowledge and skills to enhance their local learning environment
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology consists of 72 points.
| Course Structure | Points |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate units in the disciplines of Education Studies or Religious Education | 12 |
| Postgraduate units in the disciplines of Biblical Studies or Systematic Theology | 12 |
| Further postgraduate units in any discipline |
Locations and modes
Duration
The standard full-time duration of the Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology is six months. The Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology must be completed in not less than six months and not more than two years from the date on which the course is commenced.
| Standard full-time | 6 months |
| Maximum part-time | 2 years |
Graduate pathways
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology may be eligible to gain credit into the Master of Education and Theology, or a Graduate Diploma course, or the Master of Theological Studies.
Admission criteria
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Credit
Credit of up to 36 points may be granted towards this award.
Credit may include:
| Prior qualification or training | Maximum credit | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Education Australia Professional Development Program Connect | 12 points | 12 points towards Education Studies |
| Lutheran Education Australia Professional Development Programs Equip 1 and Equip 2 | 24 points | 24 points towards Religious Education |
Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
Fee summary
The Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology requires the completion of 72 points (3 standard postgraduate units).
Fees for 2026 are $3,384 per unit or $10,152 for a full-time semester (3 units).
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.