Grad Cert Interfaith Rel

40 credit points

Duration                                Six months full-time or equivalent part-time.

Available at                           Canberra Campus ACT (Signadou)

Description of course

The aim of the course is to offer an initial grounding in interfaith relations for interested women and men, from within the Catholic community and beyond. The course will introduce students to theological study in the Catholic tradition; to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue in the Catholic and Christian context. Students will undertake a preliminary study of other faiths, especially Judaism and Islam, and will develop skills in social and cultural analysis, engagement and dialogue, with a view to preparing themselves for leadership in interfaith relations.

Admission

Application should be made on the Direct Entry Application Form available on the ACU National website, www.acu.edu.au/forms.cfm or from the Student Centre. Direct Entry Application Forms, together with any supporting documentation, should be submitted to the ACU National Admissions Section.

Entry

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent. The course is fee-paying for domestic (non-international) students.

Course Structure

The course consists of 40 credit points of 4 core units (each 10credit points).

Unit Offerings

There are four units:

THEO558 Foundations of Christian Faith

ECUM500 Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogue

ECUM501 Judaism and Islam

ECUM502 Social-Cultural Analysis and Leadership in Interfaith Relations

Requirements for completion of award

Total of 40 credit points.