Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education

Course Duration
  • 6 months full-time
  • Up to 2 years part-time
AQF and Course Codes
  • Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF 8)
  • Course Code: GCTRE
  • CRICOS: (N/A)
Tuition Fees
AU$10,152
at 2026 fees
Next Intake
February, July
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Course Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education prepares graduates to teach religious education.  It provides graduates with knowledge of the disciplines, principles, practices and traditions that form the basis for religious education.

At Catholic Theological College and Yarra Theological Union the award fulfils the requirements of the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Policy 1.7 Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education

  1. have a foundational knowledge and skills in theological disciplines of importance for teaching religious education.
  2. have enhanced their capabilities to engage with particular faith traditions and spirituality.
  3. have ability to communicate religious traditions to students by drawing critically on appropriate sources.
  4. apply knowledge of contemporary approaches to the learning and teaching of religious education.
  5. apply their knowledge to religious awareness and faith formation of students and the formation of religious identity in a school community.

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education consists of 72 points.

Course Structure Type Points

Program 1: Catholic Theological College and Yarra Theological Union
BS8610Z Introduction to the Bible for Teachers Core 18
CT8620Z Introduction to Theology for Teachers Core 18
DT8630Z Introduction to Moral Theology for Teachers Core 18
DR8640Z Introduction to Religious Education for Teachers Core 18

Program 2: Australian Lutheran College
DE8007L Principles and Context of Lutheran Schooling Core 18
DR8013L The Practice of Lutheran Education Core 18
Postgraduate foundational units in the disciplines of Old Testament, New Testament, or Biblical Studies Elective 18
Postgraduate foundational units in the discipline of Systematic Theology Elective 18

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

For admissions information please consult Australian Lutheran College or Catholic Theological College or Yarra Theological Union.

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education requires completion of 72 points over two years and the course structure differs for each College.

The total cost of the course at 2026 fees is $10,152.

  • $2,256 per unit for units totalling 16 points
  • $2,538 per unit for units totalling 18 points
  • $3,384 per unit for units totalling 24 points

Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.

Credit of up to 36 points may be granted towards this award.

Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.

 

Graduate pathways

Graduates may proceed to study at Graduate Diploma or Masters’ level.

Choose a Home College

Australian Lutheran College

Catholic Theological College

Yarra Theological Union

Study Modes

Courses can be delivered through a variety of modes, such as:

  • Face-to-face: This is the traditional mode of study where you attend your classes in person at a physical location.
  • Online: In this mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered online.
  • Mixed-modes: This combines both face-to-face and online units throughout your award.
  • Intensive: this involves completing a condensed amount of content over a shorter period of time. Intensives can be face-to-face or online.
  • Supervised Research: This involves independent research, which is supervised by one or more people with expertise in the field.

Course Duration

The standard full-time duration of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education is six months. The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education must be completed in not less than six months and not more than two years from the date on which the course is commenced.
Standard Minimum Maximum
6 months
6 months
2 years

AQF Level:

Regulation:

Regulation 11 Awards, Courses and Units

Course Code:

GCTRE

CRICOS Code:

N/A

The table gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students admitted into this course. It provides data on all students who commenced study in the most relevant recent intake period.

Student profile for Semester 1, 2026

Applicant Background Number of Students Percentage of Students
(A) Past Higher Education Study 34 100.00%
(B) Past Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study 0 0%
(C) Recent Secondary Education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR 0 0%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered 0 0%
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor 0 0%
(D) Work and life experience 0 0%
International Students 0 0%
All Students 34 100.00%

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Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students will receive an invitation to graduate. This entitles the graduate to wear the approved Academic Dress at the graduation ceremony, and to use the approved postnominals after their name.

Academic Dress

Gown: Black Bachelor gown

Headwear: Black trencher

Hood: None

Postnominals

GCTRE

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