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Graduate Certificate in Theology Qualification for the Graduate Certificate in Theology requires the successful completion of 4 courses (40 units of coursework). It can be taken as a generic program or with a Religious Education specialisation. Core Courses Both the generic and Religious Education specialisation require the completion of two core courses. RELT 6030 Biblical Studies - Foundations RELT 6040 Faith, Revelation and Theology Compulsory Courses There is no compulsory course for the generic program. The Religious Education specialisation requires the completion of one compulsory course. EDUC6043 Religious Education: Theory and Practice Directed Courses The generic program requires the completion of two directed courses. The Religious Education specialisation requires the completion of one directed course. Below is a table providing a sample of the many Directed Courses available, a full list is available on the BBI and GradSchool websites. Not all courses are offered every year, please check the website for course availability. COURSE CODE EDUC6043 RELT6001 RELT6002 RELT6003 RELT6004 RELT6005 RELT6006 RELT6007 RELT6010 COURSE NAME Religious Education: Theory and Practice Advanced Liturgy: Theory and Practice Origins and Development of the Early Church Advanced Studies in Christian Ethics Advanced Studies in the Hebrew Bible Advanced Studies in the New Testament The Many Faces of Jesus Christ: Advanced Studies in Christology Theology of Religious Education The Church in the World: Advanced Studies in Ecclesiology RELT6011 Advanced Studies in Education & Mission 1 RELT6014 RELT6016 RELT6020 RELT6023 RELT6044 RELT6055 Advanced Sacramental Theology: A Living Tradition Spirituality, Practice and Values for Professional Leadership Leadership for Mission: Critical Studies in Theology, Purpose and Praxis Social Teaching of the Catholic Church Studies of Religion: Living Conversations, Interfaith Connections Advanced Studies in Islam
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Fees Graduate Certificate in Theology Students may take a generic program or specialise in Religious 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time 4 courses in total Fully credited into a Masters program $1480 - $1551 per course FEE-HELP available Who we are 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: Top 50 under 50 2014 QS World University Rankings Top 100 under 50 2014 Times Higher Education (THE) The combined independent QS and THE rankings place UON in the top 3% of the world s universities. UoN has three campus locations and a growing virtual campus of online students. thelment.com
Education for you, your classroom and the world When you enrol in a Graduate Certificate in Theology program, you will encounter a deep commitment to intellectual discovery and development. You will learn about Theology its methods, its history, its place and importance in the world and the classroom, today. While studying Religious Education, 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. Coursework 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. How to Apply 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 with Student Services Manager, Cheryl Martin: +61 2 9847 0540 Student Services Assistant Manager, Lucie Breignan: +61 2 9847 0538 Applications for enrolment are conducted through the University of Newcastle s GradSchool website. To apply online, please go to: http://gradschool.edu.au For admission enquiries, contact GradSchool on: 1800 88 21 21 or email gs@newcastle.edu.au. THE Broken Bay Institute ACN 161 120 118 ABN 22 161 120 118 Caroline Chisholm Centre, 423 Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills NSW 2021 Tel: +61 2 9847 0030 www.bbi.catholic.edu.au