This course does not, on its own, lead to a teaching qualification.

GradCertRE

Credit points

40

Minimum duration

0.5 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

Approved locations

  • ACU Online

EFTSL value of units : All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.

Admission requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree or an equivalent or recognised teaching qualification.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2024 Admission.



Completion requirements

To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 40cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

  • 40 cp from Religious Education and Theology units (Part A)


Progression requirements

Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.

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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:

  • EDRE516Learning and Teaching for Religious Education10 CP
  • EDRE544Change and Continuity in Religious Education10 CP
  • THBS562Introducing the Scriptures10 CP
  • THCT565Reflecting on Faith, Recontextualising Tradition10 CP

Course map

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Always check your Course Enrolment Guide before you finalise your enrolment.

Course maps are subject to change.


Commencing ACU Term 1 - Full-time

  • Specified unitsTHBS562Introducing the Scriptures10 cp
  • Specified unitsTHCT565Reflecting on Faith, Recontextualising Tradition10 cp
  • Specified unitsEDRE516Learning and Teaching for Religious Education10 cp
  • Specified unitsEDRE544Change and Continuity in Religious Education10 cp

Students should check with their local diocese/Catholic Education Office for the accreditation requirements for teaching Religious Education in specific states and/or regions of Australia as these can vary.

Commencing ACU Term 1 - Part-time

Students should check with their local diocese/Catholic Education Office for the accreditation requirements for teaching Religious Education in specific states and/or regions of Australia as these can vary.

Commencing ACU Term 3 - Full-time

Students should check with their local diocese/Catholic Education Office for the accreditation requirements for teaching Religious Education in specific states and/or regions of Australia as these can vary.

Commencing ACU Term 3 - Part-time

Students should check with their local diocese/Catholic Education Office for the accreditation requirements for teaching Religious Education in specific states and/or regions of Australia as these can vary.

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