Australian Catholic University

Positively influence the lives of young people. You’ll develop as a teacher and a person. Explore curriculum, planning, and pedagogy. Learn to engage your learners and be inclusive. Includes supervised work placements to practice teaching in schools.

Focus on creating a great environment to support childhood learning. Become a passionate advocate for the rights of children. Explore the ways that you can help children to build knowledge, skills and positive attitudes.

Become qualified to teach RE – especially in faith-based schools – alongside your other subjects. Learn to design engaging, meaningful learning experiences for teenagers. Build practical classroom skills and graduate ready for teacher registration.

Explore theology with a specialisation of your choice, including ancient languages and spirituality. Study the Bible and its impact on society. Build advanced skills for service in churches, education or chaplaincy, and pathway to a masters.

ACU offers formal studies in spiritual direction and supervision. In this course, you’ll explore the supervision of people in professional roles, like ministry, education, and health. Review ethical practices and safe standards. Develop self-awareness.

Deepen your understanding of Christian theology and help others on their spiritual journey. You’ll build confidence to guide people seeking purpose and meaning. Cover theological and ethical frameworks, along with practical skills for ministry work.

Develop your understanding of the themes and methodologies in Catholic spirituality. You’ll learn how to integrate that knowledge in professional practice. Study the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Become an ethical and self-aware spiritual director.

Add RE to your teaching tool kit. You’ll work on the skills and knowledge needed to teach at primary and secondary levels. Learn to plan and deliver engaging lessons on catholic thought, scripture, the sacraments, and the Catholic Church.