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27 SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY & THEOLOGY Notre Dame’s School of Philosophy & Theology emphasises the Catholic intellectual tradition through the twin roles of faith and reason, a tradition that values the whole person and promotes the ‘examined life’ as a means to an ethical and informed way of living. Graduate employment rate #1 in WA qilt.edu.au Are you currently working in an environment that requires you to consider and challenge fundamental assumptions? Or does your profession demand a higher level of expertise in order to communicate effectively or take on a leadership role? Notre Dame’s postgraduate degrees in Philosophy and Theology are designed for students wishing to pursue or further academic careers or careers in the Church, schools, diplomatic missions and a large range of organisations. All students participate in the community of enquiry through a core course of Philosophy, Ethics and Theology, exploring issues that go to the heart of participation in public life. You develop critical thinking skills, linguistic ability and the capacity to defend a reasoned point of view. More importantly you are equipped to engage critically with the views of others as you develop your own views on ethical issues and on the force and reliability of claims to truth and knowledge. Reflecting their own views, our postgraduate students informed the recent Federal Government survey of Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (qilt.edu.au) that we are #1 in WA for the following in the learning area of Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences: ›› Graduate full-time employment (97.8%) – national average 80.6% ›› Median starting salary ($84,400) – national average $77,000 WHY CHOOSE NOTRE DAME FOR YOUR POSTGRADUATE PHILOSOPHY OR THEOLOGY DEGREE? ›› You learn from top academics in an open, critical and creative environment. ›› Our Philosophy and Theology programs examine the deeper questions of contemporary individual and social life. ›› You will be supported and mentored every step of the way by people who care about your professional and personal growth. UNDERSTANDING LIFE’S PURPOSE ‘Who am I?’ ‘Why am I?’ ‘What is the point of it all?’ These questions are often raised in the course of everyday life. The study of Theology provides a pathway in the search for life’s meaning and purpose, a path travelled by Catholic Priest, Father Mariusz Grzech who, having just embarked on a career in accounting, felt he was being called to more than a 9-5 job. “The study of Theology is a way for people to challenge misconceptions, explore their faith in greater depth and come to the realisation that all human beings are very different and very special,” said Fr Grzech. “If someone embarks on the study of Theology with an open mind they will be pleasantly surprised,” he added.