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).
Course Structure
Students complete the following four units (undertaking one unit per semester over two years):
First Years
- BS8602C Introducing the Bible (16 points)
- CT8605C In Dialogue with the Catholic Tradition: Foundational Theology for Teachers (16 points)
Second Years
- CT9606C Being Followers of Christ: Sacramental and Moral Life (24 points)
- DR8600C Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Religious Education (16 points)
2023 Timetable
See the GCTRE timetable for the most up-to-date information.
2023 Venues
- First Years
- Essendon: St Bernard’s College, 41 Rosehill Road, Essendon West
- Online: Online Synchronous
- Second Years
- Craigieburn: Our Lady’s Primary School, Craigieburn Road West
- Geelong: St Joseph’s College, Newtown
Information Session for Teachers 2022 Presentation
2023 Fees and Payment Options
2023 Unit Fees
- $1,921 for a 16-point unit
- $2,882 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
Accreditation Queries
Courses at CTC are eligible by MACS, and can be used to satisfy accreditation requirements for teachers in Catholic Schools.
Questions related to accreditation should be directed to MACS.
Sponsorship Queries
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: 2023 – 2024.
Questions related to sponsorship should be directed to MACS.
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. Please email the form to Jenny Delahunt, Academic Records Office.
Email the GCTRE Coordinator
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