Religious Education

BBI-TAITE’s Religious Education offerings allow you to expand in Catholic education with programs to provide you with a clear pathway to teach Religious Education in a Catholic primary or secondary school.

Why Study Religious Education?

Looking to become qualified to teach Religious Education?

BBI-TAITE’s Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Religious Education will provide you with a clear pathway towards accreditation to teach Religious Education in Catholic primary and/or secondary schools.

In addition, our Religious Education courses feature content firmly linked to everyday work practices in the contemporary classroom and allow you to gain critical skills to develop an effective curriculum in your local contexts.

Who Should Study Religious Education?

• Leaders of spirituality
• Teachers of Religious Education
• Catholics looking to further their faith
• For those seeking to learn more about

Graduate Certificate In Religious Education (36)

The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education aims to assist graduates with a previous degree in education, or a related field, in applying foundational knowledge and skills in various religious education contexts. With a focus on classroom teaching and school leadership, the program integrates professional religious education skills with introductory religious education theory and practice. Upon completing this course, graduates meet the accreditation standards to teach religious education in Catholic schools. As a result, they may be eligible to find employment or promotion in the Catholic education sector.

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education comprises three compulsory units (27 points) and one core Religious Education unit (9 points).

• A four year, undergraduate degree in education or an undergraduate degree in an area other than education and a recognised teaching qualification.
• English-language proficiency.

• Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in education from an approved tertiary will be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Religious Education.
• Students who have completed prior studies in the areas of religious education or theology may be eligible for credit.
• If these studies were at the same AQF level as this course, credit will be considered according to the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning policy.

• Up to 18 units of credit are available in this course in accordance with the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

Graduate Diploma in Religious Education (72)

The Graduate Diploma in Religious Education aims to provide graduates with a previous degree in education, or a related field, the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of professional religious education skills, theory, and practice. In addition, the course aims to develop graduates with a particular focus on classroom teaching and school leadership to apply religious education knowledge and skills, including professional practice, in various educational contexts. On completion of this course graduates meet the accreditation standards to teach religious education in Catholic schools. As a result, they may be eligible to find employment or promotion in the Catholic education sector.

Course Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Religious Education comprises four Core units (36 points) and four restricted electives (36 points), of which two must be selected from a specified list of Religious Education units.

• A four year, undergraduate degree in education.
• English-language proficiency.

• Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in education from an approved tertiary will be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Religious Education.
• Students who have completed prior studies in the areas of religious education or theology may be eligible for credit.
• If these studies were at the same AQF level as this course, credit will be considered according to the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning policy.

• Up to 36 units of credit are available in this course in accordance with the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

Master of Religious Education (108)

The Master of Religious Education aims to provide graduates with a previous degree in education, or a related field, the opportunity to apply an advanced body of knowledge in various contexts for professional practice or scholarship and as a pathway for further learning. The MRE aims to develop skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or a piece of scholarship through the application of relevant research methodologies. In addition, the course aims to build capacity for professional reflective practice in a range of religious education contexts.

Course Structure

The Master of Religious Education comprises five Core units (45 points) and seven restricted electives (63 points).

• A four-year undergraduate degree in education.
• English-language proficiency.

• Up to 60 units of credit are available in this course in accordance with the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
• Students who have been professional religious educators for four or more years may be eligible for up to 20 credit points in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Applicants for RPL must submit a performance portfolio and letter of support from their employer which demonstrate how their work relates to the following Course Specific Graduate Outcomes:

1. The ability to demonstrate a high level of creativity in critical reflection on, and practice in, religious education.
2. An advanced level of understanding of the relationship between religious education, spirituality, and other curriculum areas.
3. Clear communication of a vision for religious education, underpinned by robust academic work, to professional and non-professional audiences.

• Applications for RPL will be assessed in accordance with the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
• Click here for more information on applying for RPL in this course.