Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
Central Queensland University
About
The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education develops the professional knowledge, practice and identity of teachers as educators in religion and religious practices and as significant partners of Christian faith communities in Catholic schools.
The course has a specific focus on the guidelines, learning framework and religion curriculum of the Rockhampton Diocese of Catholic Education in Queensland but has broad applicability for current or aspiring teachers who wish to gain knowledge of Christian belief systems and rituals for the purpose of teaching in religiously affiliated schools throughout Australia.
The units in this course satisfy the requirements of the Catholic Education system for full accreditation to teach in Catholic schools in Australia.
Structure
Course Structure
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Core Structure
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education develops specific knowledge of the Religion curriculum of the Rockhampton Diocese of Catholic Education in Queensland and satisfies the requirements of the Catholic Education system for full accreditation to teach in Catholic schools in all Australian jurisdictions.
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> RELG20002 | Foundational Religious Texts | --> |
| --> RELG20003 | Liturgical Celebrations and Prayer | --> |
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> RELG20004 | The Catholic School Identity | --> |
| --> RELG20005 | The Contemporary Religious Educator | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
Prospective students must have successfully completed an accredited initial teacher education course offered by an Australian university or an initial teacher education course recognised for the purposes of eligibility for teacher registration in an Australian state or territory.
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Assumed Knowledge
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Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Appraise the nature and purpose of religious education in contemporary educational, social and cultural contexts.
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- Apply professional knowledge and judgment to the design of teaching, learning, assessment and evaluation plans for religious education in P-10 Catholic school settings.
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- Analyse the historical development and theological, liturgical, pastoral and practical principles underpinning Christian belief systems, practices, foundational texts and rituals.
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- Critically appraise the identity formation and personal and professional responsibilities of teachers as partners in the religious education of the Catholic faith community.
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- Communicate responsibly and sensitively to support the engagement and inclusive participation of diverse stakeholder groups in the rituals and faith celebrations of Catholic schools.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area | --> | --> | |||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review,analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems | --> | --> | |||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas | --> | --> | --> | --> | |
| 4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice | --> | --> | |||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts | --> | ||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts | --> | --> | |||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts | --> | --> | |||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> |
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