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Overview
The Master of Education and Theology enables students to apply advanced knowledge of the nexus between education and theology in professional practice contexts such as faith-based schools and prepares them for further learning in these disciplines.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Education and Theology:
- demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of educational and theological concepts which underpin the practice and mission of faith-based learning contexts
- critically analyse professional practice in faith-based learning contexts, informed by education and theological theory
- integrate insights from the dialogue between education and theology to generate and evaluate complex concepts in professional practice and further learning
- research and apply established theories to investigate, interpret and justify theoretical propositions and professional decisions in faith-based learning contexts.
Course structure
The Master of Education and Theology consists of 216 points comprised of:
- Either:
- DE9016L Education and Theology in Dialogue, or
- both DE9014L / DE9015L Education and Theology in Dialogue Part A and Part B, or
- DR9663Y Leadership for Mission in a Catholic School
- 24 points in the discipline of Biblical Studies or the discipline of Systematic Theology
- 24 points in the discipline of Education Studies or the discipline of Religious Education
- 24 points in the discipline of Education Studies or the discipline of Religious Education or the discipline of Systematic Theology
- Either a Capstone unit of at least 24 points that integrates education and theology or the unit RQ9748M Minor Thesis on a related theme, as approved by an Academic Dean
- Further units at postgraduate level
Provided that at least 96 points of Postgraduate Elective units are included.
Locations and modes
Roman CatholicEast Melbourne VICOnline (off-shore students only) mode
Duration
The standard full-time duration of the Master of Education and Theology is eighteen months. The Master of Education and Theology must be completed in not less than eighteen months and not more than four and a half years from the date on which the course is commenced.
| Standard full-time | 1.5 years |
| Maximum part-time | 4.5 years |
Admission criteria
Applicants must have:
- an undergraduate degree
- have obtained a qualification recognised for teacher registration in Australia
- have two years of full-time teaching experience or part-time equivalent
Credit
| Award | Maximum credit | Specific rules |
| Graduate Certificate in Leadership (Leadership in Christian Education Program) | 72 points | |
| Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education | 72 points | Or equivalent Graduate Certificate that satisfies requirements of an educational authority to teach religious education |
| Graduate Diploma in Education | 72 points | |
| Undergraduate teaching qualification | 72 points | Of at least four years full-time duration or part-time equivalent |
| Certificate of Religious Education of the Catholic Diocese of Sale | 48 points | 24 points Postgraduate Foundational in Religious Education 24 points Postgraduate Foundational in Mission and Ministry |
Fee summary
The Master of Education and Theology requires the completion of 9 standard postgraduate units. Fees for 2025 are $3,268 per standard unit or $19,608 for a full-time year (6 units).
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.
