Awaiting NZQA approval Level 6, 120 credits 1.0 eft
Gain a New Zealand Diploma in Chrstian Studies - Religious Education (NZDCS-RE)
Acquire knowledge and skills required for teaching Religious Education and for positions of leadership in Catholic schools
Students need to have completed a level 5 theological qualification, e.g. NZCCS-RE, to be accepted into this programme of study.
8 Courses in Theology, Scripture and Religious Education
If you wish to take your studies further, The NZDCS-PM carries credit points towards a Bachelor of Theology at:
This Diploma can lead to a range of careers. Graduates will find this diploma is specifically designed for those teaching or wishing to teach Religious Education in Catholic schools. Graduates may also work in leadership roles in parishes, and voluntary work with parish groups.
| Three courses (papers) below: |
| RE601 What Makes a School Catholic |
| TH602 The Person and Work of Jesus |
| Th633 Values and Ethics in Leadership |
| Two of the following: |
| PM602 Celebrating Liturgy |
| One or two Scripture courses of your choice |
| Three of the following courses (papers): |
| TH619 Maori Spirituality: He Rau Toroa II |
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TH601 Sacraments Today |
| Th603 Renewing the Church |
| TH608 Understanding World Religions |
| TH611 Catholic Social Teaching II |
| A Church History course of your choice |
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Students have said: "You have given me a level of teaching I wish to aspire to. Thank you. I came to this course with limited knowledge and will be leaving feeling well informed and more confident in my classroom teaching."