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1 Programs designed for teachers and leaders in the education sector Acknowledging the need for professional Geraldton Broome Darwin Alice Springs BBI-UoN works with Catholic Schools Offices around the country to promote the Graduate Certificate and Master of programs Who we are Townsville The University of Newcastle started offering degrees in 2007 and partnered with The Broken Bay Institute in The partnership has now resulted in one of the widest suites of theological offerings in Australia. The Broken Bay Institute (BBI) has a thirty year history in providing theological higher education, delivered through online, distance and regional face-to-face modes. BBI is one of the largest Catholic providers of Increasing Your distance and online theological education in the Asia-Pacific region, drawing on the rich intellectual life of the Catholic and other faith traditions. development of teachers and leaders, BBI-UoN has developed a number of specialist programs including: Graduate Certificate in Students Employability may take a generic program or specialise in one of the BBI has a reputation for providing studentcentred in service and a stimulating, inclusive streams, such as the Graduate Certificate Graduate in Certificate Religious. Graduate Certificate environment in to enable Religious deep theological learning. 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time 4 courses in total Equivalent to half a Masters program Master of Students may take a generic program or specialise in one of the streams, such as the Master Religious. 12 months full-time or equivalent part-time 8 courses in total (or 4 if Graduate Certificate is completed) * Subject to change in 2014 Programs for teachers and leaders in the education sector Perth Bunbury Cairns Rockhampton Armidale Lismore Maitland-Newcastle Bathurst Broken Bay Adelaide/Port Pirie Wagga Wagga Wollongong Launceston Hobart Master of The University of Newcastle (UoN) is the largest Master of regional Religious university in Australia with over 35,000 students, ranked: Australian top 10 for research funding and Outcomes Top 3% QS World University Rankings, 2013 Top 3% of world universities Times Higher World University Rankings UoN has three campus locations and a growing virtual campus of online students. How we he employabi BBI-UoN has with many Au offer concurre un institutions. Concurren Teaching/E the Gradua BBI-UoN enables 50% of their bach education with a enrol and comple - Religi When you compl Certificate in The degree one fro the other from Th completing your completing a pos This outstanding exactly the same degree thereby fa students choose during Summer T This exciting new have a pathway in Christian school s employers. It also advantage over ot employment. The increase your emp If you have alre undergraduate, wh postgraduate d career and ope you? Teachers a your caree For those seekin Religious Educa leadership posit BBI-UoN Gradua fast becoming th The Graduate Religious Edu required for be in Catholic sch teacher in sec The Master o

2 How we help increase your employability BBI-UoN has brokered partnerships with many Australian universities to offer concurrent degrees to Teaching/ undergraduates from other institutions. Concurrent Enrolment in Teaching/ and the Graduate Certificate in BBI-UoN enables students who have completed 50% of their bachelor degree in teaching/ education with a credit average, to concurrently enrol and complete the Graduate Certificate in - Religious. When you complete your BBI-UoN Graduate Certificate in, you will have a double degree one from your current university and the other from The University of Newcastle. While completing your undergraduate degree, you are completing a postgraduate degree simultaneously. This outstanding qualification can be achieved in exactly the same time as it takes to complete one degree thereby fast-tracking your career. Some students choose to complete courses online during Summer Term. This exciting new development means that you have a pathway into Catholic and other Christian school systems a broader choice of employers. It also means you have a competitive advantage over other graduates seeking employment. The concurrent degree enables you to increase your employability and choice. If you have already completed your undergraduate degree in Teaching/, why not consider a postgraduate degree that can boost your career and open other opportunities for you? Teachers and leaders - boost your career For those seeking accreditation to teach Religious, as well as those seeking leadership positions in Catholic, the BBI-UoN Graduate Certificate in is fast becoming the pathway of choice. The Graduate Certificate in - Religious satisfies the qualifications required for becoming a primary school teacher in Catholic schools and a Religious teacher in secondary schools. The Master of - Religious satisfies the qualifications required for becoming a Religious Coordinator, an Assistant Principal and Principal. The Master of (generic) satisfies the qualifications required for becoming an Assistant Principal and Principal in a Catholic school. The Graduate Certificate in is designed to introduce non-theology graduates to the area of theology and religious studies. It articulates as 50% of the Master of program, which is also available with several specialisations and may provide you with a competitive advantage for advancement within the Catholic School system. Why study, at all? at BBI-UoN is unique in Australia because it is about interfaith dialogue and interdisciplinary study in a university setting, providing choice and openness. The courses are designed so that people from a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives will better understand faith, religion, and their place in the world today whether their own faith or that of other people. This becomes very relevant in a multi-cultural, multireligious country, like Australia. Classrooms are not filled with a homogenous strain of students and educators must be able to engage with students and their families. Studying will challenge your perceptions of the world in which we live now, of its historical and religious roots and of the practical impact of religious traditions. Flexible affordable online study to fit around your life When you study with BBI-UoN, you ll benefit from over 30 years experience teaching and be in the hands of first-class lecturers with a reputation for outstanding pedagogy, experience teaching mature aged students and specialist skills for teaching online. Because BBI-UoN is not limited by bricks and mortar, we are able to reach out across Australia and offer the same opportunities to students in rural and urban settings, in every state and territory. Online learning: online courses are taught via Blackboard, the BBI-UoN web based learning environment. s include multi-media lectures, online quizzes and discussion boards. Tutors are approachable and available for online dialogue so you never feel alone. Online learning means you can fit study around work and family commitments providing you maximum flexibility. Students consistently rate the online environment above their expectations and praise the flexibility it provides.

3 Graduate Certificate in - Religious comprises two core courses, one compulsory and one directed: Core s Compulsory Half the Masters Program The Graduate Certificate in can be taken as a generic program or in the following specialisations: Religious Liturgical Studies Youth and Campus Ministry Mission and Culture Spirituality S B co RELT6040 Faith, Revelation & RELT6030 Biblical Studies: Foundations RELT6007 of Religious *EDUC6043 Religious : Theory & Practice RELT6032 Advanced Studies - RELT6022 Religion and Young People in Australia Core s Compulsory Master of - Religious comprises two core courses, four compulsory and two directed s available for Graduate Certificate in - Religious Master of - Religious : *EDUC6043 Religious : Theory and Practice (Highly Recommended for Graduate Certificate in Religious ) RELT6001 RELT6002 RELT6003 RELT6004 RELT6005 RELT6006 RELT6010 Advanced Liturgy: Theory and Practice Origins and Development of the Early Church Advanced Studies in Christian Ethics Advanced Studies in the Old Testament Advanced Studies in the New Testament The Many Faces of Jesus Christ: Advanced Studies in Christology The Church in the World: Advanced Studies in Ecclesiology RELT6011 Advanced Studies in & Mission 1 RELT6014 RELT6016 RELT6020 RELT6023 RELT6044 RELI3000 Advanced Sacramental : A Living Tradition Studies in Spirituality Advanced Studies in Leadership for Mission Social Teaching of the Church Studies of Religion: Living Conversations, Interfaith Connections Islam: History, and Culture Programs will be changing from 2015 due to AQF compliance.

4 y Subject Areas and s available BBI-UoN offers a rich array of subject areas as well as core, compulsory and directed courses and choices on how courses are taken; a small sample of these is included here: SUBJECT AREAS COURSE CODE COURSE NAME Ethics RELT6003 RELT6023 Advanced Studies in Christian Ethics Social Teaching of the Church Leadership RELT6020 Advanced Studies in Leadership for Mission Liturgical Studies RELT6001 Advanced Liturgy: Theory and Practice RELT6019 Advanced Studies in Liturgical Spirituality: The Paschal Mystery Mission and Culture RELT6011 Advanced Studies in and Missiology ourse RELT6015 Missiology: Critical Studies for a Secular, Plural, Globalised World Pastoral Ministry RELT6045 Advanced Studies in Pastoral Practice Religious RELT6007 RELT6022 of Religious Religion and Young People in Australia Scripture Spirituality RELT6044 EDUC6043 RELT6004 RELT6005 RELT6030 RELT6016 RELT6017 RELT6018 RELT6006 Studies of Religion: Living Conversations, Interfaith Connections Religious : Theory and Practice Advanced Studies in the Old Testament Advanced Studies in the New Testament Biblical Studies: Foundations Studies in Spirituality Contemporary Studies in Spirituality 1 & 2: Mary MacKillop; Celtic Spirituality; Anglican Spirituality; Australian Spirituality; Augustinian Spirituality for Social Justice and others. The Many Faces of Jesus Christ: Advanced Studies in Christology Prog teac edu Ackno develo has de includi Gradu take a stream Theolo 6 mont 4 cour Equiva $1,285 FEE-H Youth & Campus Ministry RELT6009 RELT6010 RELT6014 RELT6022 Ecological The Church in the World: Advanced Studies in Ecclesiology Advanced Sacramental : A Living Tradition Religion and Young People in Australia thelment.com Maste progra the Ma 12 mon 8 cour comple $1,285 FEE-H * Subject

5 Darwin Cairns Broome Townsville Geraldton Perth Bunbury Rockhampton Alice Springs Armidale Lismore Maitland-Newcastle Bathurst Broken Bay Adelaide/Port Pirie Wagga Wagga Wollongong BBI-UoN works with Catholic Schools Offices around the country to promote the Graduate Certificate and Master of programs Launceston Hobart Who we are The University of Newcastle started offering degrees in 2007 and partnered with The Broken Bay Institute in The partnership has now resulted in one of the widest suites of theological offerings in Australia. Programs designed for teachers and leaders in the education sector Acknowledging the need for professional development of teachers and leaders, BBI-UoN has developed a number of specialist programs including: Graduate Certificate in Students may take a generic program or specialise in one of the streams, such as the Graduate Certificate in Religious. 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time 4 courses in total Equivalent to half a Masters program Master of Students may take a generic program or specialise in one of the streams, such as the Master Religious. 12 months full-time or equivalent part-time 8 courses in total (or 4 if Graduate Certificate is completed) The Broken Bay Institute (BBI) has a thirty year history in providing theological higher education, delivered through online, distance and regional face-to-face modes. BBI is one of the largest Catholic providers of distance and online theological education in the Asia-Pacific region, drawing on the rich intellectual life of the Catholic and other faith traditions. BBI has a reputation for providing studentcentred service and a stimulating, inclusive environment to enable deep theological learning. The University of Newcastle (UoN) is the largest regional university in Australia with over 35,000 students, ranked: Australian top 10 for research funding and Outcomes Top 3% QS World University Rankings, 2013 Top 3% of world universities Times Higher World University Rankings UoN has three campus locations and a growing virtual campus of online students. * Subject to change in 2014

6 for you, your classroom and the world When you enrol in a BBI-UoN Graduate Certificate in or Masters program, you will encounter a deep commitment to intellectual discovery and development. You will learn about its methods, its history, its place and importance in the world and the classroom, today. You ll start to see why BBI claims is an app for life and discover the relationship between and Religious. While studying Religious, you will learn about education itself, the theory, the practice, the importance of a worldview and you will share insights into the future of education. work will cover the phases of learning, multiple intelligences, current research on the brain and neuroscience, transformative pedagogy, wisdom and spirituality. You will learn many methods you can employ, such as the fertile question and disturbing disorientation to inspire religious, theological and spiritual education. BBI-UoN s postgraduate programs are designed to develop effective leaders who have the capacity to ask good questions, to engage in the latest research, to converse with multiple worldviews and to make practical and useful decisions that help transform their organisations. The BBI-UoN programs will help leaders in today s education sector match the strategic and operational elements of their leadership with a deep and contemporary commitment to mission, identity and values. How to Enrol Our students are at the heart of everything we do at BBI and our Student Services team is dedicated to helping and supporting you while you are a student. We invite you to call and discuss your interest. To enrol in the Graduate Certificate in or Master of programs, simply contact us. Student Services Manager, Cheryl Martin: cmartin@bbi.catholic.edu.au Student Services Assistant Manager, Lucie Breignan: lbreingan@bbi.catholic.edu.au Visit: The Broken Bay Institute ACN ABN Caroline Chisholm Centre, 423 Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills NSW 2021 Tel: