Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology
Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology
The Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology supports participants to develop a critical appreciation of the Christian faith and its implications for their work in a faith-based education context. It aims to enhance the theological and spiritual awareness of those whose vocation is education, facilitating use of reflective practices to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology supports participants to develop a critical appreciation of the Christian faith and its implications for their work in a faith-based education context. It aims to enhance the theological and spiritual awareness of those whose vocation is education, facilitating use of reflective practices to apply foundational knowledge and engage in the conversation between education and theology.
Course outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology
have a critical appreciation of the Christian faith
have skills to reflect critically on how theology informs professional practice in an education context
have the confidence and capacity to engage in theological enquiry in an education context
have enhanced capacity to engage with diverse views and particular faith traditions
apply this knowledge and skills to enhance their local learning environment
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology consists of 72 points at post-graduate level comprised of:
- At least 12 points in either the discipline of Education Studies or the discipline of Religious Education
- At least 12 points in either the discipline of Biblical Studies or the discipline of Systematic Theology
- Further units at postgraduate level.
Pathways to future study
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology may be eligible to gain credit into the Master of Education and Theology, or a Graduate Diploma course, or the Master of Theological Studies.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
- an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) score of at least 6.5 with no individual band under 6.0.
- a written Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Academic) score of 550 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5.
- an internet-based TOEFL score of 79 with no less than 21 for Writing, 12 for Listening, 13 for Reading, 18 for Speaking.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) overall score of at least 58 and all PTE communicative skills scores of at least 50.
- equivalent results in an English language test approved by the Academic Board
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Divinity, founded in 1910, is an education provider based in Victoria. The University offers diplomas, undergraduate degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas, postgraduate degrees and higher degrees by research- at levels 5 to 10 of the Australian Qualifications Framework. The University has over 30 regional partners.Â
