Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought

Program Overview

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Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought is a program offered by the School of Philosophy & Theology at The University of Notre Dame Australia. This program is ideal for qualified teachers, clergy, and individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Program Summary

The Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought focuses on the main themes of the "human person" and the "good life" within the Catholic liberal arts tradition. Students will learn 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.

Core Courses

• 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

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined on the university's admission requirements page. All applicants must 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
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 students to apply learnings of leadership and management practices to service-oriented Catholic organisations such as high schools and primary schools.

Real-World Experience

Students will learn from 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 of 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. The 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 the online calculator, visit the university's Fees, costs and scholarships page.

Locations

• Online
• Fremantle
• Sydney

Duration

• 0.5 years of equivalent full-time study (part-time only)

Program Code

• 4155

Study Mode

• External
• Online
• On campus

Commencement

• Semester 1

School

• School of Philosophy & Theology

Tuition Fees

• Domestic Full Fees

Scholarships

• Available for eligible students

More Information

For more information, please contact the Prospective Students Office or visit the university's website.