Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education

1. have a foundational knowledge and skills in theological disciplines of importance for teaching religious education.
2. have enhanced their capabilities to engage with particular faith traditions and spirituality.
3. have ability to communicate religious traditions to students by drawing critically on appropriate sources.
4. apply knowledge of contemporary approaches to the learning and teaching of religious education.
5. apply their knowledge to religious awareness and faith formation of students and the formation of religious identity in a school community.

Students complete the following four units (undertaking one unit per semester over 2 years):

• BS8602C Introducing the Bible (16 points)
• CT8605C In Dialogue with the Catholic Tradition: Foundational Theology for Teachers (16 points)
• CT9606C Being Followers of Christ: Sacramental and Moral Life (24 points)
• DR8600C Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Religious Education (16 points)

Students complete the following four units (each worth 18 points), undertaking one unit per semester over 2 years:

• BS8610Z Introduction to the Bible for Teachers
• CT8620Z Introduction to Theology for Teachers
• DT8630Z Introduction to Moral Theology for Teachers
• DR8640Z Introduction to Religious Education for Teachers

• Victorian Catholic Dioceses:
  • Accreditation: GCTRE is eligible for teacher accreditation as it can be used to satisfy accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.
  • MACS Sponsorship: GCTRE is eligible for sponsored study by MACS. Sponsored Study Support is for 2 years: 2023 – 2024 or 2025 – 2026.
  • Other Sponsors: check with your local education office
• In other dioceses
  • Accreditation and Sponsorship: Check with your local education office.
• Further questions? Contact your education office.

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

2 years part-time.

Online

2025:

• 16 point unit: $2,178 per unit
• 18 point unit: $2,451 per unit
• 24-point unit: $3,268 per unit

Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information, please visit the Fees page.

Graduates may proceed to study at Graduate Diploma or Masters’ level.

• Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education on the University of Divinity website
• Regulation

Contact Br Dr Paul Creevey FMS, GCTRE Coordinator, indicating that you would like to enrol into the GCTRE or would like more information. An application pack will be emailed to you. You will need to complete the application form and provide the following to CTC:

• Proof of Citizenship (e.g. Birth Certificate or Passport)
• Academic/VCE transcripts
• Evidence of any Change of Name (if applicable)
• Sponsor Statement (if third party is contributing to your tuition fees)
• USI Number
• Digital Headshot (for student records/ID card)