Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought

School of Philosophy & Theology

If you choose to study this program at The University of Notre Dame Australia, you will study philosophy and theology from within the Catholic liberal arts tradition. You will concentrate on the subject’s central themes of the “human person” and “the good life”. You will learn to convey why the Church teaches various contemporary moral and social issues and investigate the Catholic tradition of the arts, including painting, sculpture, music, architecture, film, and literature. Contact us today to find out more.

• Why study this program?

  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 teacher wanting to acquire a Religious Education Coordinators (RECs) qualification in the Sydney Archdiocese
  • Those wanting to deepen their understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition
  • Clergy

• Program summary

  Those undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought will study philosophy and theology from within the Catholic liberal arts tradition, with a focus on the main themes of the “human person” and the “good life”. You will learn why the Church teaches various contemporary moral and social issues and will investigate the Catholic tradition of the arts, including: painting, sculpture, music, architecture, film, and literature.

  Core courses include:

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

  More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

  Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

• Entry requirements

  Academic requirements for this program are outlined on our admission requirements page. All applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements, including those relating to age and English Language Proficiency.

• Learning outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought, graduates will be able to:

  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; and
  6. Apply reflection, knowledge, and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed theoretical and practical judgement and ethical responsibility.

• Career opportunities

  A Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought will enable you to apply learnings of leadership and management practices to service-oriented Catholic organisations such as high schools and primary schools.

• Real-world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  
  

  Domestic Fee-Paying
  A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university where the student is responsible for the full cost the program.

  Eligible domestic fee-paying students may apply for the FEE-HELP loan scheme which assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  
  

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

• More information

  Considering your uni options?

  Talk to one of our career advisors for a personalised advice session. Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process. Book my session.

  
  

  For more information, please contact our Prospective Students Office.

  Fremantle and Broome Phone: +61 8 9433 0533 Email: future@nd.edu.au

  Sydney and Melbourne Phone: +61 2 8204 4404 Email: sydney@nd.edu.au

  
  

  For more information, please email studyonline@nd.edu.au.