Program Overview

Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies

Key details

• School: Education
• Start date(s): October 2024
• Location: Main Campus (Horsforth), Hinsley Hall
• Study Delivery: Face-to-face
• Course Duration: 9 months

The Leeds Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies

The Leeds Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is a course designed for anyone involved or interested in the delivery of the Catholic faith in various contexts. It is managed and awarded on behalf of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.

Course Structure

The Leeds CCRS is normally awarded after one year's study, although it can be completed over a longer period (no longer than five years). There are eight modules: six core modules and two specialist modules.

• Core modules:
  • Take place on Saturday afternoons from 12.30pm - 3.00pm at Leeds Trinity or Hinsley Hall
  • Each teaching session lasts 2.5 hours, with a 2.5 hour set task on Moodle completing the 10 compulsory hours of teaching time
• Specialist modules:
  • Delivered on some Thursday evenings throughout the year between 5.30pm and 8.00pm, usually at Hinsley Hall

Assessment

Assessment for each module is via a 1500-word essay, or equivalent. Education students are encouraged to present this as a lesson plan and rationale. The work is assessed as Fail/Pass/Distinction, and all eight modules must be passed in order to obtain the Certificate.

Aims of the Leeds CCRS

• To provide teachers and those involved in parish ministry with knowledge and understanding of the teaching and beliefs of the Catholic Faith
• To develop an appreciation of the principles of Catholic education at all levels
• To encourage sound adult educational processes which express central virtues of Catholic life
• To enhance understanding of education within the Church as a life-long process
• To enable all participants to make an informed contribution to their chosen field of ministry within the Church

Who is the Leeds CCRS aimed at?

• Those involved in or looking to get involved in the Catholic education sector
• Those involved in teaching the Catholic faith in parishes and other pastoral settings
• Anyone who wishes to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic Faith for personal interest
• Those who have completed Level I and Level II of the newly launched Diocese of Leeds "Bishop's Certificate"

Registration

All students must register with the Board of Religious Studies by completing the registration form and paying the one-off registration fee. This fee, £20, is payable to the Catholic Education Service of England & Wales and will be submitted to them with your registration form.