Graduate Diploma of Religious Education

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Religious Education qualifies individuals who apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional or highly skilled work and as a pathway for further learning.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.

  • Study Mode: Full Time, Online, Part Time,

  • Credit Points: 72 (8 units)

  • Award Level: AQF Level 8

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BBI The Australian Institute of Theological Education (BBI-TAITE)
  • NSW
  • Domestic

Course Details

Admission to the Graduate Diploma of Religious Education requires:

  • Satisfactory completion of a four-year AQF Level 7 undergraduate degree in education (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by Academic Board; AND
  • Satisfactory completion of a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor.

 

English Proficiency

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of at least 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5.

The Graduate Diploma of Religious Education comprises four compulsory units (36 credit points) and four core units (36 credit points).

 

Four compulsory units (36 credit points):
  • T8106 – Foundations for Theological Studies
  • D8120 – Foundations for Religious Education: Theory and Practice
  • D8121 – Religious Education in the Contemporary Classroom
  • D9220 – Theology of Religious Education

 

Four core units (36 credit points)

 

Two units chosen from Schedule A:

  • 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
  • D9291 – Issues in Religious Education for the 21st Century
  • D9293 – Independent Guided Study (Religious Education)
  • S9240 – Travelling Inwards, Travelling Outwards: Exploring Spiritual Growth for Teachers

 

Two other units chosen from Schedule A, or from Schedule B:

  • 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
  • E8100 – Principles of Christian Ethics
  • L8101 – Introduction to Christian Worship
  • 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
  • T9218 – Church: The Living Community of Faith
  • T9231 – Theology of the Sacraments
  • T9262 – Ecological Theology

 

SCHEDULE A

  • 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
  • D9291 – Issues in Religious Education for the 21st Century
  • D9293 – Independent Guided Study (Religious Education)
  • S9240 – Travelling Inwards, Travelling Outwards: Exploring Spiritual Growth for Teachers

 

SCHEDULE B

  • 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
  • E8100 – Principles of Christian Ethics
  • L8101 – Introduction to Christian Worship
  • 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
  • T9218 – Church: The Living Community of Faith
  • T9231 – Theology of the Sacraments
  • T9262 – Ecological Theology
Knowledge

Graduates will have:

  • advanced knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in religious education or professional practice in the field.

 

Skills

Graduates will have:

cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in the field of religious education and identify and provide solutions to complex problems in this field;

  • cognitive skills to think critically and theologically so as to generate and evaluate complex ideas;
  • specialised technical and creative skills in the field of religious education;
  • communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts and theological principles;
  • communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.

 

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability:

  • to make high-level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts inclusive of religious contexts;
  • to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised religious, technical and/or creative contexts;
  • with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters.

 

Exit Points

Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Religious Education may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education, provided they have met the requirements of the award.

A candidate may seek credit up to a maximum of 36 credit points in the Graduate Diploma of Religious Education.

 

Progress to Further Awards

The Graduate Diploma of Religious Education articulates with the Master of Religious Education. Credit will be given within the higher award for all units completed within the lower award.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.
The Graduate Diploma of Religious Education is offered through the individual colleges and an application for enrolment must be made to the Registrar of the teaching institution. The registrar will be able to help you with any information regarding your study, including fees, units, mode of delivery and timetable.

 

A student is designated as full-time if enrolled in three units (27 credit points) or more in a semester or the equivalent in a trimester. Sydney College of Divinity offers a wide range of units and students have the option to study one or more units across the colleges delivering Sydney College of Divinity awards, whilst enrolled with one college.

 

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