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Postgraduate UND-CTH-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought

Deepen your understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition

Engage with scripture, texts, art, and literature to make Christian sense of philosophy and theology. Think about why the Church teaches what it teaches, and how to apply those teachings to navigate today’s moral and social issues.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$11,722

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 05 Feb 23
  • 09 Jul 23
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The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to delivering an excellent student experience, alongside a high standard of teaching, research, and training. As a leader in ethical education, Notre Dame aims to develop students’ critical reasoning and their ability to make ethical decisions—crucial skills to progressing their careers and leading purposeful lives. At Notre Dame, students navigate their future with an ethical education online.

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Degree structure

4

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Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought, students should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  1. Articulate an advanced body of knowledge and understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition
  2. Critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of the Catholic intellectual tradition
  3. Demonstrate technical skills associated with an advanced understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition
  4. Exercise critical thinking and judgement for identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence on matters pertaining to the Catholic intellectual tradition
  5. Communicate and present an advanced exposition of knowledge and concepts essential to the Catholic intellectual tradition
  6. Apply reflection, knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well –developed theoretical and practical judgement and ethical responsibility.
Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought is ideal for:

  • Qualified teachers wishing to gain accreditation to teach “Studies of Catholic Thought” in NSW secondary schools
  • Qualified teachers wishing to gain a Religious Education Coordinators (RECs) qualification in the Sydney Archdiocese
  • People wishing to deepen their understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition
  • Clergy
Entry requirements

Higher education

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any field (or equivalent).

The requirements for admission are detailed in the University’s Policy: Admissions.

Credit for previous study or work

Applications for Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered and reviewed on a case by case basis by UNDA's Student Administration.

Description

Students in this program will study philosophy and theology from within the Catholic liberal arts tradition, concentrating on the subject’s main themes of “human person” and “the good life”. They will learn to convey why the Church teaches various contemporary moral and social issues. They will investigate about the Catholic tradition of the arts, including painting, sculpture, music, architecture, film, and literature.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

Students may only complete this program under part-time study (0.5 FTE - no more than 2 subjects per semester).

To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought, students must complete the following required subjects:

  • PHTH6008 The Human Person in Catholic Thought
  • PHTH6009 The Good Life in Catholic Thought
  • PHTH6010 Teaching What the Catholic Church Teaches
  • PHTH6011 Education in the Catholic Liberal Arts Tradition

Award Requirements

To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought students must complete 4 required subjects as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern.

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