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 course duration is three semesters of full-time study or equivalent part-time study (credit is available for a four-year teaching qualification and/or relevant postgraduate studies).
- The units for this course (see below) will be offered by both Catholic Theological College and Yarra Theological Union.
- This course is available to be completed fully online.
- In accordance with the College’s child-protection policy, all participants must hold either a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or VIT registration, and must register at reception each day of attendance.
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.
2024 Timetable
- Students can undertake the units listed on the MEdTheol Timetable or units or units listed elsewhere on the 2024 Timetable.
- Lectures are conducted over two 2-day blocks 9.30am – 3.30pm (unless indicated otherwise); plus asynchronous learning activities in the students’ own time.
- For each unit students must choose one mode for each unit: Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
- Venues
- Sandhurst: To Be Advised
- Sale: St Francis Xavier College, 4 Beaconsfield Avenue, Beaconsfield
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2024 Unit Fees
- $3,172 per 24-point unit
Payment Options
- 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
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
- 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: in 3 semesters
- Part-time: over 4½ years
Further Information
- For more information visit the official course page on the University of Divinity website, including:
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Regulation 39