The University of Notre Dame Australia

Master of Religious Education (Coursework)

The University of Notre Dame Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01032F

The Master of Religious Education is designed to introduce students to advanced knowledge of educational and theological theory and practices that includes the understanding of recent developments in religious education. The program requires demonstration of highly developed cognitive, technical and creative skills with initiative, a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to generate understanding of complex educational and theological issues in religious education. Students are expected to apply knowledge of research principles and methods to religious education within Catholic school contexts and plan, execute and reflect critically on a substantial research-based project and/or piece of scholarship on critical issues in religious education, pastoral care, spirituality or values education within Catholic school settings. The program requires that students demonstrate highly developed communication and technical skills to implement, justify and interpret critical educational and theological theory and issues in religious education, pastoral care, spirituality and values education presented within Catholic educational contexts.

Structure

  • Applied Research Methods in Education
  • 1 Religious Education course
  • 1 Theology course
  • 5 specialisation courses

Subjects

  • Education
  • Theology

Standard entry requirements

  • Applicants must possess a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in teaching/education or a cognate discipline
  • And have at least two years of full-time professional experience in either a primary or secondary setting.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Fremantle No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Online No
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year
Sydney No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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