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An inclusive community of theological education and formation.

MEdTheol: Master of Education and Theology

Students

Available to

  • Domestic
  • Offshore

Duration

  • Full-time: 1.5 years
  • Part-time: 4.5 years

Modes

  • Classroom
  • Mixed
  • Online

Units

  • 9 units

Intake

  • February
  • July

Information

  • AQF 09
  • CRICOS N/A

The Master of Education and Theology (MEdTheol) offers teachers an opportunity to complement and extend their previous learning in education and religious education. The course consists of a combination of required and elective units, with a high degree of flexibility in the choice of units.

The units for this course are offered by both Yarra Theological Union and Catholic Theological College.

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Course learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Education and Theology:

  1. demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of educational and theological concepts which underpin the practice and mission of faith-based learning contexts
  2. critically analyse professional practice in faith-based learning contexts, informed by education and theological theory
  3. integrate insights from the dialogue between education and theology to generate and evaluate complex concepts in professional practice and further learning
  4. research and apply established theories to investigate, interpret and justify theoretical propositions and professional decisions in faith-based learning contexts.

Course structure

The Master of Education and Theology consists of 216 points.

Course content Points
DR9663Y Leadership for Mission in a Catholic School 24
Biblical Studies or Systematic Theology units 24
Education Studies or Religious Education units 24
Education Studies, or Religious Education or Systematic Theology units 24
Either: A capstone unit: XS9907Z Masters Capstone Unit: Enhancing Teacher Professional Learning for Religious Education or RQ9748M Minor Thesis,
on a related theme, as approved by Postgraduate Coordinator		 24 or 48
Further units in any discipline 72 or 96
Course rules and restrictions
A least 96 points of postgraduate elective units are included.

Admission criteria

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

Tuition fees

Fees for 2027 are $3,588 per 24-point unit

Credit

Credit of up to 108 points may be granted towards this award. Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.

Prior qualification or training Maximum credit Specific application
Graduate Certificate in Leadership (Leadership in Christian Education Program) 72 points
Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education 72 points Or equivalent Graduate Certificate that satisfies requirements of an educational authority to teach religious education.
Graduate Diploma in Education 72 points
Undergraduate teaching qualification 72 points Of at least four years full-time duration or part-time equivalent.
Certificate of Religious Education of the Catholic Diocese of Sale 48 points 24 points Postgraduate Foundational towards Religious Education
24 points Postgraduate Foundational towards Mission and Ministry