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:

  1.  demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of educational and theological concepts which underpin the practice and mission of faith-based learning contexts
  2. critically analyse professional practice in faith-based learning contexts, informed by education and theological theory
  3. integrate insights from the dialogue between education and theology to generate and evaluate complex concepts in professional practice and further learning
  4. 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.

Course Structure Points
Either:

  • DE9016L Education and Theology in Dialogue

Or:

  • DE9014L Education and Theology in Dialogue Part A (12 points); and
  • DE9015L Education and Theology in Dialogue Part B (12 points)

Or:

  • DR9663Y Leadership for Mission in a Catholic School
 24
Postgraduate units in the disciplines of Biblical Studies or Systematic Theology 24
Postgraduate units in the disciplines of Education Studies or Religious Education 24
Postgraduate units in the disciplines of Education Studies, Religious Education or Systematic Theology 24
Either:

  • A postgraduate capstone unit of at least 24 points that integrates education and theology;

Or:

  • RQ9748M Minor Thesis on a related theme, as approved by an Academic Dean
Further postgraduate units in any discipline
Course Rules and Restrictions

  • At least 96 points of Postgraduate Elective units must be included.

Locations and modes

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

Credit of up to 108 points may be granted towards this award.

Prior qualification or training Maximum credit Specific application
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 towards Religious Education.

24 points Postgraduate Foundational towards Mission and Ministry.

Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.

Fee summary

The Master of Education and Theology requires the completion of 216 points (9 standard postgraduate units).

The total cost of the course at 2026 fees is $30,456.

The cost for a full-time year of study at 2026 fees is $20,304 (6 standard postgraduate units).

  • $1,692 per unit for units totalling 12 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.

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