Graduate Certificate in
Christian Education

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Course Details Graduate Certificate in Christian Education

The course is designed to provide professional development to qualified and experienced Christian teachers. It is aimed particularly at teachers who want to undertake studies which will assist them to develop Christian perspectives and professional education practices. It emphasises critical reflection upon the role and tasks of the Christian professional teacher, and the mission, philosophy and practices of Christian schooling, and becoming equipped to translate this reflection into practice.

Duration

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1 year part-time

Commencing


‍Semester 1 


Semester 2

QTAC Code‍

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N/A

CRICOS Code


N/A

Mode

External/Online

Course Code


ED42

Minimum Selection 
Rank (ATAR/RANK)

N/A

Career outcomes from a Graduate Certificate in Christian Education

An education degree doesn’t confine you to the classroom. Whether you’re drawn to teaching, leadership, curriculum development, or support services, it equips you with adaptable skills valued across diverse educational and community settings.

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Career Outcomes

Enhancement of leadership capacity toward career progression in educational positions of added responsibility (PAR) including:

Executive leadership, Business management, curriculum, pastoral and senior teaching.

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Admissions Criteria
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Recent Secondary Education

Applicants with recent secondary education are not eligible for admission to this course.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are not eligible for admission to this course.

Higher Education study

Applicants with a recognised initial teacher education qualification and at least one year (full-time equivalent) of relevant teaching experience are eligible for admission to this course.

Work and life experience

Applicants with work and life experience are not eligible for admission to this course.

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English language proficiency

Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.

Minimum Requirements

English Language Proficiency

Examination Minimum Requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all subtests)

TOEFL (PBT) 577

TOEFL (IBT) 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking)

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What to expect

The Graduate Certificate in Christian Education will be delivered in the external/online mode. Delivery is supported by an integrated Learning Management System (LMS) with resource-rich modular units, media and interactive elements. Your study journey will be supported by a scaffolded study guide and regular online conferencing with accessible lecturers. Assessment is clearly detailed, usually consisting of two significant or three moderate tasks per unit which, in many cases, can be applied to your school context.

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The Graduate Certificate in Christian Education requires 40 credit points of core units:

The Graduate Certificate in Christian Education requires 40 credit points of core units for completion.

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In planning their courses, students must consult the Education Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.

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