Religious Education

BBI-TAITE’s Religious Education offerings allow you to expand in Catholic education with programs to provide you with a clear pathway to teach Religious Education in a Catholic primary or secondary school.

Looking to become qualified to teach Religious Education?

BBI-TAITE’s Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Religious Education will provide you with a clear pathway towards accreditation to teach Religious Education in Catholic primary and/or secondary schools.

In addition, our Religious Education courses feature content firmly linked to everyday work practices in the contemporary classroom and allow you to gain critical skills to develop an effective curriculum in your local contexts.

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Graduate Certificate In Religious Education (36)


The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education aims to assist graduates with a previous degree in education, or a related field, in applying foundational knowledge and skills in various religious education contexts. With a focus on classroom teaching and school leadership, the program integrates professional religious education skills with introductory religious education theory and practice. Upon completing this course, graduates meet the accreditation standards to teach religious education in Catholic schools. As a result, they may be eligible to find employment or promotion in the Catholic education sector.

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education comprises three compulsory units (27 points) and one elective Religious Education unit (9 points).

Course Length Six months full-time, or one year part-time equivalent, amounting to 36 credit points. Maximum duration two years.
Admission Requirements
  • A four year, undergraduate degree in education or an undergraduate degree in an area other than education and a recognised teaching qualification.
  • English-language proficiency.
Entry Pathways
  • Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in education from an approved tertiary will be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Religious Education.
  • Students who have completed prior studies in the areas of religious education or theology may be eligible for credit up to 18 points.
  • If these studies were at the same AQF level as this course, credit will be considered according to the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Graduate Diploma in Religious Education (72)


The Graduate Diploma in Religious Education aims to provide graduates with a previous degree in education, or a related field, the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of professional religious education skills, theory, and practice. In addition, the course aims to develop graduates with a particular focus on classroom teaching and school leadership to apply religious education knowledge and skills, including professional practice, in various educational contexts. On completion of this course graduates meet the accreditation standards to teach religious education in Catholic schools. As a result, they may be eligible to find employment or promotion in the Catholic education sector.

Course Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Religious Education comprises four Core units (36 points) and four restricted electives (36 points), of which two must be selected from a specified list of Religious Education units.

Course Length One year full-time, or two-years part-time equivalent , amounting to 72 credit points. Maximum duration four years.
Admission Requirements
  • A four year, undergraduate degree in education.
  • English-language proficiency.
Entry Pathways
  • Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in education from an approved tertiary will be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Religious Education.
  • Students who have completed prior studies in the areas of religious education or theology may be eligible for credit.
  • If these studies were at the same AQF level as this course, credit will be considered according to the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

 

Master of Religious Education (108)


The Master of Religious Education aims to provide graduates with a previous degree in education, or a related field, the opportunity to apply an advanced body of knowledge in various contexts for professional practice or scholarship and as a pathway for further learning. The MRE aims to develop skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or a piece of scholarship through the application of relevant research methodologies. In addition, the course aims to build capacity for professional reflective practice in a range of religious education contexts.

Course Structure

The Master of Religious Education comprises five Core units (45 points) and seven restricted electives (63 points).

Course Length One and a half years full-time, or three-years part-time equivalent , or part-time equivalent, amounting to 108 credit points. Maximum duration six years.
Admission Requirements
  • A four-year undergraduate degree in education.
  • English-language proficiency.
Entry pathways
  • Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in education from an approved tertiary education institution will complete the full 12 unit Master of Religious Education course.
  • Students may enter the Master of Religious Education directly, or enter the nested BBI Graduate Certificate in Religious Education or Graduate Diploma in Religious Education. In both cases, students will receive full credit for the units they completed within the previous qualification in accordance with the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy (for example, students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education, which is 4 units in length, would receive credit for these units and then complete the Master of Religious Education in 8 units).
  • Students who have completed prior studies in the areas of religious education or theology may be eligible for credit if these studies were at the same AQF level as this course. Credit will be considered according to the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
  • Up to 54 units of credit are available in this course in accordance with the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
  • Students who have been professional religious educators for four or more years may be eligible for up to 20 credit points in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Applicants for RPL must submit a performance portfolio and letter of support from their employer which demonstrate how their work relates to the following Course Specific Graduate Outcomes:
  1. The ability to demonstrate a high level of creativity in critical reflection on, and practice in, religious education.
  2. An advanced level of understanding of the relationship between religious education, spirituality, and other curriculum areas.
  3. Clear communication of a vision for religious education, underpinned by robust academic work, to professional and non-professional audiences.
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (11 Units – 99 points)
B8101 Introduction to Biblical Studies
B9200 Great Narratives of the Bible
B9249 Kings, Priests and Prophets: Leadership in the Hebrew Bible
B9253 Interpreting the Four Gospels
D8192 Issues in Religious Education
D9224 Religion and Young People in Australia and Abroad
D9225 Godly Play, Religious Education and the Future
D9231 Contemporary Pedagogies and Classroom Practices in Religious Education
D9232 The Early Years in School Based Religious Education
D9233 Research and Praxis in Religious Education
D9234 Teaching Scriptures in the Classroom
D9240 Leadership and Religious Education
D9291 Issues in Religious Education for the 21st Century
D9293 Independent Guided Study (Religious Education)
E8100 Principles of Christian Ethics
L8101 Introduction to Christian Worship
L9293 Independent Guided Study (Liturgy)
M8161 Leadership: Mission, Identity and Community
M9228 Living as Christians on Indigenous Land
M9265 Pluralism and Cultural Leadership
P8155 Foundations of Christian Leadership
P8160 Introduction to Governance for Mission, Ministry and Work in the Church
P8164 Stewardship of Resources in Church Organisations
P8169 Introduction to Canon Law and General Norms
P8170 Structures in the Church: Canonical Perspectives
P9236 Theology and Practice of Social Justice
P9263 Leading Self, Leading Others
P9265 The Leader as Explorer, Guide and Meaning Maker
P8170 Structures in the Church: Canonical Perspectives
S9240 Travelling Inwards, Travelling Outwards: Exploring Spiritual Growth for Teachers
S9246 Stirring the Soul – Formation of Catholic Educators and Leaders
S9247 The Foundations of Lasallian Ministry
S9273 Stories of Women in the Christian Tradition
S9276 The Spirituality of Mary MacKillop
T8194 Immersion Experience Critical Reflection
T9218 Church: The Living Community of Faith
T9231 Theology of the Sacraments
T9256 Faith and Science
T9262 Ecological Theology
T9279 Women Doctors of the Church: Fresh Wisdom from Ancient Teachers and Leaders
T9293 Minor Independent Guided Study (Theological Studies)