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Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education (GCTRE) prepares graduate teachers (or equivalent) to teach religious education. It provides graduates with knowledge of the disciplines, principles, practices, and traditions that form the basis for religious education. It is designed specifically to meet the requirements of CECV Policy.

Course learning outcomes

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.

Course structure

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

Admission criteria

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

Tuition fees

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

20262025
$2,538 per 18-point unit16-point unit: $2,178
18-point unit: $2,451
24-point unit: $3,268

Additional Information

Accreditation and sponsorship
  • 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.
Graduate pathways

Graduates may proceed to study at Graduate Diploma or Masters levels.

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