Catholic Institute of Education

Courses

Advanced Certificate in Religious Education (NQF level 6)

The importance of creating new opportunities for the personal and professional development of religious educators cannot be overestimated. For this reason the CIE has developed the Advanced Certificate of Religious Education (NQF Level 6) in collaboration with the TEEC (Theological Education by Extension College), the accrediting body. This programme is offered via distance education with face-to-face and online tutorial support. 

This 120-credit programme is accredited by the Council for Higher Education (CHE), registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), and approved by the Department for Higher Education and Training (DHET).

Registration for the second semester of 2023 opens on 1 April and closes on 31 May. Students may register with the intention of completing the certificate or for non-degree purposes.

For details of the different courses offered in this programme click here.

For the fees structure click here.

For a registration form click here.

Contact TEEC at 011 683 3284 for further information.

​Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Religious and Values Education

This nationally accredited programme is offered in collaboration with St Augustine College, Johannesburg. It is a two-year, part-time programme designed for persons involved in areas of religion and values education (particularly but not exclusively those planning to operate in administrative contexts) who wish to pursue specialised studies and advanced training in Religious Education and to acquire greater knowledge and skills. It will also enable participants to inform and shape the spiritual, moral, cultural and social lives of learners.

The BEd (Hons) enables those who have obtained an undergraduate teaching qualification (NQF level 7) and who wish to further their qualifications at postgraduate level to gain access to further postgraduate study at master's level (NQF level 9). The degree will be recognised for purposes of employment in education provided that the student has previously completed an approved four-year teaching qualification, or an appropriate bachelor's degree and a recognised professional teaching qualification.

For further information, contact Paul Faller (Catholic Institute of Education) at +27  (0)11 433 1888 (paulf@cie.org.za) or St Augustine College directly at +27 (0)11 380 9000.

Echoing the Word

A course for beginners with the following broad aims:

  • Ongoing personal formation in Theology and Scripture
  • The development of a professional, yet personalised, approach to Religious Education

The course consists of 10 units and is delivered by regional offices through monthly workshops. It is certified by the local bishop, and is suitable for both religious educators and catechists who are new in the field.

Click here for more on Echoing the Word.

Boston College – C21 Online course

Barbara Radtke, programme manager of C21 Online at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, writes:

“I manage a non-credit, online programme with a focus on spiritual renewal and ongoing faith formation, called C21 Online. Let me tell you a little about us. We serve an international, English-speaking community of learners with varied interests. Some, e.g., an adult group in a parish or a vowed religious community, are seeking spiritual enrichment; others, e.g., parish catechists, are looking for preparation for their volunteer ministry; still another constituency, e.g., parish directors of religious education or Catholic school teachers use C21 Online for ongoing pastoral development.

“Our learning opportunities include two six-week courses that have moderated discussion among the participants and some free resources available on our website that allow for interaction with the material. The latter (http://www.bc.edu/deathofjesus and http://www.bc.edu/birthofjesus) have attracted over 25 000 participants from all 50 US states and over 100 countries and territories.”

Go to STM Online for more information and a full list of available courses.