Graduate Certificate in Religious and Values Education

What is this course about?

CSU's Graduate Certificate in Religious and Values Education is designed to provide teachers of religious and values education with a grounding in biblical, philosophical, ethical, and multi-faith disciplines within religious studies.

This course offers opportunities for the development of pedagogical skills in the teaching of religious and values education. It also offers opportunities for professional development for teachers of Religious Education (K-12) from all educational backgrounds. The course arises from recent theoretical and practical movements in Australia and the United Kingdom to develop a broad-based religious and values curriculum incorporating the above discipline areas.

Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to:

  • provide knowledge of basic scholarship in biblical studies, philosophy, ethics, and world religions
  • develop skills appropriate to the teaching of religion and philosophy
  • foster a critical appreciation of the nature and purpose of religious values and philosophical education in the school curriculum
  • provide materials for the development of subjects that incorporate academic rigour, philosophical reasoning, and opportunities for spiritual development
  • examine assessment issues particular to the teaching of religion and philosophy.

Campus

Canberra

Duration

1 year by distance education

Graduation requirements

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

Course structure

 

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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At a glance

Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Canberra

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

1 year by distance education

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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