The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education (GCTRE) is designed specifically to meet the requirements of CECV Policy and it is one of the courses for which is is possible to apply for sponsorship from the Melbourne Archdiocesan Catholic Schools (MACS).
Sponsorship
Courses at CTC are eligible by MACS, and can be used to satisfy accreditation requirements for teachers in Catholic Schools.
Sponsored Study Support is for 2 years: – 2022 – 2023.
Questions related to sponsorship should be directed to MACS.
Course Structure
Students complete the following four units (undertaking one unit per semester over two years):
Unit code | Unit title | Points | Discipline | College |
---|---|---|---|---|
BS8602C | Introducing the Bible | 16.0 | Biblical Studies | Catholic Theological College |
CT8605C | In Dialogue with the Catholic Tradition: Foundational Theology for Teachers | 16.0 | Systematic Theology | Catholic Theological College |
CT9606C | Being Followers of Christ: Sacramental and Moral Life | 24.0 | Systematic Theology | Catholic Theological College |
DR8600C | Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Religious Education | 16.0 | Religious Education | Catholic Theological College |
2022 Timetable
Visit our 2022 Timetable page for the most uptodate information.
Units are offered on 4 Saturdays each: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Venues
- Chadstone: Salesian College, Chadstone
- Craigieburn: Our Lady’s Primary School, Craigieburn Road West
- Geelong: St Joseph’s College, 135 Aphrasia St, Newtown
2022 Fees and Payment Options
2022 Fees
- $1,821 for a 16-point unit
- $2,732 for a 24-point unit
Payment Options
- Sponsorship: This is one of the courses for which it is possible to apply for sponsorship from MACS
- Fee-Help: This course is eligible for FEE-HELP
- Upfront Payment: If you are paying Upfront, via BPay or Credit Card, payment of fees is arranged at enrolment.
An invoice will be emailed during the enrolment or reenrolment process
How to Enrol
Contact Dr Frances Baker RSM, GCTRE Coordinator (via the email link below) 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)
How to Re-enrol
A re-enrolment form will be emailed to you (by the end of November), please complete the form and return it to CTC as a word document.