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Semester 1 2026 units

An Introduction to Philosophy for Theology


Rev. Dr Christopher Mulherin (coordinator)
Prof. Jāņis Ozoliņš


Census Date: Tuesday 17 March

Philosophy of the Human Person and Society


Dr Callan Ledsham (coordinator)
Prof. Jāņis Ozoliņš


Census Date: Tuesday 17 March

Children’s Spirituality and Refugee Experiences – A Practical Theology


Dr Denise Goodwin OAM


Census Date: Tuesday 17 March

Christian Spirituality A


Dr Christopher Knauf (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Daniel Szewc OMI


Census Date: Tuesday 17 March

Semester 2 2026 units

An Introduction to Ethics and Natural Law


Dr Callan Ledsham
Prof. Jāņis Ozoliņš


Census Date: Tuesday 18 August

Modern Philosophy


Dr Callan Ledsham (coordinator)
Prof. Jāņis Ozoliņš
Rev. Dr Joseph Vnuk OP


Census Date: Tuesday 18 August

Philosophy of God


Dr Callan Ledsham (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Christopher Mulherin


Census Date: Tuesday 18 August

The Pentateuch


Rev. Dr Kris Sonek OP


Census Date: Tuesday 18 August

Ecclesiology and Ecumenism


Lecturer To Be Advised


Census Date: Tuesday 18 August

Marriage and Orders


Rev. Dr Jerome Santamaria


Census Date: Tuesday 18 August

Christian Spirituality B


Dr Christopher Knauf (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Daniel Szewc OMI


Census Date: Tuesday 18 August

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Specific Units 2026

On this page

Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education

  • Offered jointly by CTC and YTU
  • For each unit below, lectures are conducted online over four Saturdays 9.30am – 1.30pm
  • Units are worth 18 points each

Introduction to the Bible for Teachers

First Years


Online


Br Dr Paul Creevey FMS

4 Saturdays
  • 9.30am – 1.30pm
  • 28 February
  • 21 March
  • 2, 16 May

Census Date: To Be Advised

Introduction to Theology for Teachers

First Years


Online


Br Dr Paul Creevey FMS

4 Saturdays
  • 9.30am – 1.30pm
  • 8, 22 August
  • 5 September
  • 10 October

Census Date: To Be Advised

Introduction to Moral Theology for Teachers

Second Years


Online


Rev. Dr Brendan Connell CP

4 Saturdays
  • 9.30am – 1.30pm
  • 28 February
  • 21 March
  • 2, 16 May

Census Date: To Be Advised

Introduction to Religious Education for Teachers

Second Years


Online


Rev. Assoc. Prof. Michael Kelly (coordinator)
Dr Audrey Stratham

4 Saturdays
  • 9.30am – 1.30pm
  • 8, 22 August
  • 12 September
  • 10 October

Census Date: To Be Advised

Master of Education and Theology

  • Offered jointly by CTC and YTU
  • For each unit below, lecturers are conducted Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
  • Speak to your course advisor if you would like to undertake units listed elsewhere in this timetable.

Venues:

  • Sale: St Peter’s, 55 Mackillop Way, Clyde North
  • Sandhurst: De Campo Hall, Catholic Education Office, 120 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
  • Online

Leadership for Mission in a Catholic School

Face-to-Face or Online


Venue: Sale


Rev. Assoc. Prof. Michael A. Kelly CSsR

2 Thursdays and 2 Fridays
  • 9.30am – 3.30pm
  • 5, 6 March
  • 7, 8 May

Census Date: To Be Advised

Interpreting Biblical Texts

Face-to-Face or Online


Venue: Sale


Dr Paul Creevey FMS

2 Thursdays and 2 Fridays
  • 9.30am – 3.30pm
  • 6, 7 August
  • 10, 11 September

Census Date: To Be Advised

Catholic Pedagogy in Religious Education

Face-to-Face or Online


Venue: Sandhurst


Dr Paul Sharkey

2 Thursdays and 2 Fridays
  • 9.30am – 3.30pm
  • 19, 20 March
  • 14, 15 May

Census Date: To Be Advised

Doing Theology: Engaging the Catholic Theological Tradition

Face-to-Face or Online


Venue: Sandhurst


Very Rev. Dr Kevin Lenehan (coordinator)

2 Thursdays and 2 Fridays
  • 9.30am – 3.30pm
  • 6, 7 August
  • 10, 11 September

Census Date: To Be Advised

Master’s Capstone Unit: Enhancing Teacher Professional Learning for Religious Education

Online Synchronous Plenary Sessions


Assoc. Prof. Michael Kelly CSsR (coordinator)
Very Rev. Dr Kevin Lenehan

2 Fridays
  • 9.30am – 12.30pm
  • 14 August
  • 16 October

Census Date: To Be Advised

Supervised Field Education

Pastoral Mission and Outreach in a Ministry Context

18 points

Multi-modal


Rev. Dr Jake Mudge


Semester 1 or Semester 2

Pastoral Mission and Outreach in a Ministry Context

36 points

Multi-modal


Rev. Dr Jake Mudge


Semester 1 or Semester 2

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

  • These are a unit of study designed to prepare people to provide pastoral/spiritual care in a range of settings.
  • A CPE unit of study or program can be undertaken full time over 3 months, or part time over 5 to 12 months.
  • There are 3 levels of CPE:
    • CP9100Z Clinical Pastoral Education Level 1
    • CP9170Z Clinical Pastoral Education Specialised
    • CP9273Z Clinical Pastoral Education Level 2
  • All three levels of CPE are run entirely by the relevant CPE Centres, but are potentially eligible for credit with the University of Divinity.
  • Units coded CP are equivalent to DP for course structures.
  • For more information visit the University of Divinity’s Clinical Pastoral Education page.

Supervised Reading Units

With the approval of a Course Advisor, students may undertake specialised study with the guidance of an appropriate supervisor in a Supervised Reading Unit (SRU). 
Units are scheduled upon request.
Students enrol in an SRU in one of the following options:

  • Undergraduate
    • 18-point unit: 5,000 – 6,000 words
    • 36-point unit: 10,000-12,000 words
  • Postgraduate
    • 24-point unit: 7,000 – 8,000 words
    • 48-point unit: 14,000-16,000 words
  • Specialised subject areas:
    • Hebrew Reading A or B
    • Biblical Languages
      Biblical Studies
    • Canon Law
    • Church History
    • Liturgical Studies
    • Mission and Ministry
    • Moral Theology
    • Pastoral Studies
    • Philosophy
    • Religious Education
    • Systematic Theology
    • Spirituality

Leadership Units

Identity and Mission for a Synodal Church

Online Synchronous


Lecturer To Be Advised


To Be Advised

Pastoral Leadership for a Safe Church

Online Synchronous


Rev. Dr Jake Mudge


Semester 1 Intensive

Capstone Units

Some capstone units are already scheduled. Click on the links below for more information.

Bachelors

XS3901C Bachelors Capstone Unit: Theology and Ministry Seminar

18 points


Contact a course advisor


To Be Advised

Bachelors

XS3902C Bachelors Capstone Unit: Theology and Ministry Seminar

36 points


Contact a course advisor


To Be Advised

Bachelor of Ministry
or
Bachelor of Theology

XS3908C Bachelors Capstone Unit: Homiletics: Theory and Practice

18 points


Contact a course advisor


Semester 1

Masters

XH9853C The Practice of History

48 points


Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator

Master of Education and Theology

XS9907C Masters Capstone Unit: Enhancing Teacher Professional Learning for Religious Education

24 points


Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator


Semester 2

Master of Pastoral and Spiritual Care

XS9904C Masters Capstone Unit: Pastoral Ministry Today

24 points


Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator

Master of Philosophical Studies

XS9905C Masters Capstone Unit: What Has Athens To Do With Jerusalem? God and the Reasoning Human in Western Philosophy

24 points


Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator

Master of Spirituality

XS9906C Masters Capstone Unit: Spirituality Today

24 points


Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator

Master of Theological Studies

or

Master of Theology

XS9901C Masters Capstone Unit: Theology and Ministry Seminar

24 points


Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator


To Be Advised

Master of Theological Studies

or

Master of Theology

XS9902C Masters Capstone Unit: Theology and Ministry Seminar

48 points


Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator


To Be Advised

Master of Theological Studies

XS9903C Masters Capstone Unit: Theology for Church and World

24 points


Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator


To Be Advised

Master of Theological Studies

or

Master of Theology

XT9900C Masters Capstone Unit: Theological Synthesis

48 points


Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator


To Be Advised

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Page last updated at 10:27am on 20 October 2025

Semester 1 2026 Timetable

Exploring the Old Testament
BA1001C/8001C
Face-to-Face
Rev. Dr Kris Sonek OP (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Trevor Tibbertsma
10am – 12pm

The Gospel of John
BN3180C/9180C
Face-to-Face
Dr Catherine Playoust
10am – 1pm

Letters of Paul
BN2200C/3200C/9200C
Face-to-Face
Dr Rosemary Canavan
10am – 12pm

Christian Spirituality A
DS1003C/8003C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous or Online on Demand
Dr Christopher Knauf  (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Daniel Szewc OMI
10am – 1pm

Hebrew A
AL1101C/8101C
Face-to-Face
Rev. Dr Trevor Tibbertsma
10am – 1pm

Greek Reading Epistles
AL3505C/9505C or
BN3505C/9505C
Online Synchronous
Dr Catherine Playoust
10am – 1pm

Jesus Christ: Revealer of the Triune God A
CT2201C/3201C/9201C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Simon Wayte MGL
10am – 1pm

God: Origin and End
CT3210C/9210C
Face-to-Face
Rev. Dr Paul Connell
10am – 1pm

Introduction to Liturgy
DL1000C/8000C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Elio Capra SDB
10am – 1pm

Introducing Catholic Theology
CT1100C
Undergraduate
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Very Rev. Dr Kevin Lenehan
10am – 1pm

Baptism, Confirmation, and Penance
CT2131C/3131C/9131C or
DL2131C/3131C/9131C
Face-to-Face
Rev. Brian Nichols
10am – 1pm

Canon Law A
DC3001C/9001C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Very Rev. John Salvano (coordinator)
Rev. Binh Le
Rv. Adi Indra
10am – 1pm

Moral Guidance & the Administration of the Sacrament of Penance
NM402
Face-to-Face
Very Rev. Dr Cameron Forbes (coordinator)
10am – 1pm


Theology and Religious Education through Art
DS2303C/3303C/9303C or
DR2303C/3303C/9303C or
CT2303C/3303C/9303C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Elio Capra SDB
2 – 5pm

Pastoral Studies I: A Theory of Pastoral Practice
DP1001C/2001C/8001C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Jake Mudge
2 – 5pm

Philosophy of the Human Person and Society
AP2002C/3002C/9002C
Face-to-Face or Online on Demand
Dr Callan Ledsham (coordinator)
Prof. Jāņis Ozoliņš
2 – 5pm

John Henry Newman: Saint and Doctor of the Church
CH2163C/3163C/9163C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Max Vodola (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Daniel Szewc OMI
Rev. Dr Christopher Dowd OP
2 – 5pm

Children’s Spirituality and Refugee Experiences – A Practical Theology
DP9260C/DR9260C/DS9260C
Online Synchronous or Online on Demand
Dr Denise Goodwin OSM
2 – 5pm


Introductory Ecclesiastical Latin A
AL1301C/9301C
Online Synchronous
Dr Callan Ledsham (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Trevor Tibbertsma
Dr Catherine Playoust
Lecturer To Be Advised
7 – 9pm
7 Sessions: Dates To Be Advised

Exploring the Old Testament
BA1001C/8001C
Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Kris Sonek OP (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Trevor Tibbertsma
6 – 8pm

An Introduction to Philosophy for Theology
AP1000C/8000C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous or Online on Demand
Rev. Dr Christopher Mulherin (coordinator)
Prof. Jāņis Ozoliņš
6 – 9pm

Vatican II: A Pastoral Council for a Synodal Church
CH2184C/3184C/9184C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Max Vodola
7 – 9pm

Homiletics: Theory and Practice
DP3006C/9006C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Daniel Szewc OMI  (coordinator)
6 – 9pm
7 Lectures: 24 February; 3, 10, 17, 24 March; 26 May
5 Online Tutorials: 14, 21 April: 5, 12, 19 May

Bachelors Capstone Unit: Homiletics: Theory and Practice
XS3908C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Daniel Szewc OMI  (coordinator)
6 – 9pm
7 Lectures: 24 February; 3, 10, 17, 24 March; 26 May
5 Online Tutorials: 14, 21 April: 5, 12, 19 May

Life in Christ: Foundations for Theological Ethics
DT2002C/8002C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Hoa Trung Dinh SJ
6 – 9pm

Letters of Paul
BN2200C/3200C/9200C
Online Synchronous
Dr Rosemary Canavan
6 – 8pm

The Theology and the Liturgical Use of Icons
CT2105C/3105C/9105C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Dr Birute Arendarcikas RSM
6 – 9pm

‘I am with you always’: Introducing the History of the Church
CH1003Y/8003Y
Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Matthew Beckmann OFM (YTU)
6 – 9pm


Intensives

Pastoral Leadership for a Safe Church
DP2015C/3015C/9015C
Online Synchronous
Rev. Assoc. Prof. John Dupuche (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Jake Mudge
4 Saturdays
10am – 4.30pm
6, 12 March
18 April
2 May

Census Date To Be Advised

Meditation and Wellbeing
DS2620C/3620C/9620C
Online Synchronous
Rev. Assoc. Prof. John Dupuche (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Jake Mudge
6 Saturdays
9am – 1pm
28 February
14, 21, 28 March
9, 23 May

Census Date To Be Advised

Philosophy of God
AP2210C/3210C/9210C
Face-to-Face or Online on Demand
Dr Callan Ledsham (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Christopher Mulherin
Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays
9.30am – 4.30pm
29 June
1, 3, 6, 8, 20 July

Census Date To Be Advised


Online on Demand

Online Asynchronous: On demand at a weekly pace. Visit the Online on Demand Timetable.


Specific Units

Enrol in specific units in consultation with a Course Advisor. Visit the specific units page for more information.


Timetable Links

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Semester 2 2026 Timetable

Bioethics and Healthcare Ethics
DT2060C/3060C/9060C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Bernard Teo CSsR
10am – 1pm

The Lukan Narrative
BN2160C/3160C/9160C
Face-to-Face
Dr Rosemary Canavan
10am – 12pm

Ecclesiology and Ecumenism
CT1110C/8110C
Face-to-Face  or Online Synchronous or Online on Demand
Lecturer: To Be Advised
10am – 1pm

Christian Spirituality B
DS1004C/8004C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous or Online on Demand
Dr Christopher Knauf (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Daniel Szewc OMI
10am – 1pm

The Prophetic Literature
BA2300C/3300C/9300C
Face-to-Face
Rev. Dr Trevor Tibbertsma
10am – 1pm

Two Centuries of Catholic Experience in Australia
CH2202C/3202C/9202C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Christopher Dowd OP
10am – 1pm

Jesus Christ: Revealer of the Triune God B
CT2202C/3202C/9202C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Simon Wayte MGL
10am – 1pm

The Pentateuch
BA2100C/3100C/9100C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous or Online on Demand
Rev. Dr Kris Sonek OP
10am – 12pm

Canon Law B
DC3002C/9002C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Very Rev. John Salvano (coordinator)
Rev. Binh Le
Rev. Adi Indra
10am – 1pm

Catholic Social Teaching in Action
DT2041C/3041C/9041C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Very Rev. Dr Cameron Forbes
10am – 1pm


Theology of the Human Person
CT2220C/3220C/9220C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Joseph Vnuk OP
2 – 5pm

Exploring the New Testament
with Mark’s Gospel
BN1001C/8001C
Face-to-Face
Dr Catherine Playoust (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Paul Rowse OP
3 – 5pm

Hebrew B
AL1102C/9102C
Face-to-Face
Rev. Dr Trevor Tibbertsma
2 – 5pm

Life in Christ: Foundations for Theological Ethics
DT2002C/8002C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Very Rev. Dr Cameron Forbes
2 – 5pm

Pastoral Studies II: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Leadership
DP1002C/2002C/8002C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Jake Mudge
2 – 5pm

Marriage and Orders
CT2141C/3141C/9141C
or
DL2141C/3141C/9141C
Face-to-Face or Online on Demand
Rev. Dr Jerome Santamaria
2 – 5pm

Human Sexuality
DT2020C/3020C/9020C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Kevin McGovern
2 – 5pm


Introductory Ecclesiastical Latin 
AL1302C/9302C
Online Synchronous
Dr Callan Ledsham (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Trevor Tibbertsma
Dr Catherine Playoust
Lecturer To Be Advised
6 – 9pm
7 Sessions
Dates To Be Advised

An Introduction to Ethics and Natural Law
AP1200C/9200C
Face-to-Face or Online on Demand
Dr Callan Ledsham (coordinator)
Prof. Jāņis Ozoliņš
Rev. Dr Christopher Mulherin
6 – 9pm

Eucharist and Anointing
CT2121C/3121C/9121C or
DL2121C/3121C/9121C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Very Rev. Dr Kevin Lenehan (coordinator)
6 – 9pm

Exploring the New Testament
with Mark’s Gospel
BN1001C/8001C
Face-to-Face
Dr Catherine Playoust (coordinator)
Rev. Dr Paul Rowse OP
3 – 5pm

The Lukan Narrative
BN2160C/3160C/9160C
Online Synchronous
Dr Rosemary Canavan
6 – 8pm

Introducing Catholic Theology
CT1100C/8100C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Dr Birute Arendarcikas RSM
6 – 9pm

Modern Philosophy
AP2164C/3164C/9164C
Face-to-Face or Online on Demand
Dr Callan Ledsham (coordinator)
Prof. Jāņis Ozoliņš
Rev. Dr Joseph Vnuk
6 – 8pm
7 Sessions:
30 July
6, 20 August
3, 17 September
8, 22 October

Introduction to Church History: Reformation, Asia, and Modern
CH1002C/8002C
Face-to-Face or Online Synchronous
Rev. Dr Max Vodola
6 – 9pm


Intensives

Identity and Mission for a Syndol Church
CT9011C
Online Synchronous
Dr Paul Sharkey (coordinator)
10am – 4.30pm
4 Saturdays
Dates To Be Advised


Online on Demand

Online Asynchronous: On demand at a weekly pace. Visit the Online on Demand Timetable.


Specific Units

Enrol in specific units in consultation with a Course Advisor. Visit the specific units page for more information.


Timetable Links

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