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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education prepares graduates to teach religious education. It provides graduates with knowledge of the disciplines, principles, practices and traditions that form the basis for religious education.
At Catholic Theological College and Yarra Theological Union the award fulfils the requirements of the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Policy 1.7 Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education
- have a foundational knowledge and skills in theological disciplines of importance for teaching religious education.
- have enhanced their capabilities to engage with particular faith traditions and spirituality.
- have ability to communicate religious traditions to students by drawing critically on appropriate sources.
- apply knowledge of contemporary approaches to the learning and teaching of religious education.
- apply their knowledge to religious awareness and faith formation of students and the formation of religious identity in a school community.
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education consists of 72 points.
| Course Structure | Type | Points |
|---|---|---|
Program 1: Catholic Theological College and Yarra Theological Union |
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| BS8610Z Introduction to the Bible for Teachers | Core | 18 |
| CT8620Z Introduction to Theology for Teachers | Core | 18 |
| DT8630Z Introduction to Moral Theology for Teachers | Core | 18 |
| DR8640Z Introduction to Religious Education for Teachers | Core | 18 |
Program 2: Australian Lutheran College |
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| DE8007L Principles and Context of Lutheran Schooling | Core | 18 |
| DR8013L The Practice of Lutheran Education | Core | 18 |
| Postgraduate foundational units in the disciplines of Old Testament, New Testament, or Biblical Studies | Elective | 18 |
| Postgraduate foundational units in the discipline of Systematic Theology | Elective | 18 |
Locations and modes
Roman CatholicEast Melbourne VICOnline (off-shore students only) mode
Duration
The standard full-time duration of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education is six months. The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education 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
Graduates may proceed to study at Graduate Diploma or Masters’ level.
Admission criteria
An undergraduate degree or 5 years relevant work experience.
Probationary admission is not available.
For admissions information please consult Australian Lutheran College or Catholic Theological College or Yarra Theological Union.
Credit
Credit of up to 36 points may be granted towards this award.
Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
Fee summary
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education requires completion of 72 points over two years and the course structure differs for each College.
The total cost of the course at 2026 fees is $10,152.
- $2,256 per unit for units totalling 16 points
- $2,538 per unit for units totalling 18 points
- $3,384 per unit for units totalling 24 points
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.
