Master of Education and Theology
Students
Available to
- Domestic
- Offshore
Duration
- Full-time: 1.5 year
- Part-time: 4.5 years
Modes
- Classroom
- Mixed
- Online
Units
9 units
Intake
- February
- July
AQF 09
CRICOS
N/A
The Master of Education and Theology (MEdTheol) is a coursework master’s degree that offers teachers an opportunity to complement and extend their previous learning in education and religious education. The course consists of a combination of required and elective units, with a high degree of flexibility in the choice of units.
The units for this course are offered by both Catholic Theological College and Yarra Theological Union.
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:
- 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 or the discipline of Religious Education
- 24 points in the discipline of Education 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 the Postgraduate Coordinator
- Further units at postgraduate level.
Provided that at least 96 points of Postgraduate Elective units are included.
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
Accreditation and sponsorship
- The MEdTheol is a recognised course for sponsored study by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Office Sale, and Catholic Education Office Sandhurst.
- Other teachers should contact their local Catholic Education Office.
Duration
- Full-time: 1.5 years
- Part-time: 4.5 years
Credit is available for a four-year teaching qualification and/or relevant postgraduate studies.
Modes
Available in classroom, mixed and online modes.
2025 tuition fees
$3,268 per 24-point unit.
Fees are subject to change from year to year.
For more information, please visit the Fees page.
Additional information
- Master of Education and Theology on the University of Divinity website
- Regulation