Overview

This teaching area prepares preservice teachers to teach Religious Education in primary settings, with a focus on Catholic traditions. Develops knowledge of theology, curriculum and pedagogy, and skills to design inclusive learning, support faith development, and contribute to the educational and spiritual life of school communities.

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Completion requirements

Students in the

  • Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) - 360 cp version and Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) - 360 cp version must complete:
  • 40 cp of Religious Education discipline units (Part A)
  • 20 cp of Religious Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (CPA) units (Part B)


Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:

  • THBS100Introduction to the Bible10 CP
  • THCT100What Christians Believe10 CP
  • THCT202Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament10 CP
  • THCT316Introduction to Moral Theology10 CP

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • EDRE290Religious Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 110 CP
  • EDRE291Religious Education Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 210 CP
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