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The New Zealand Certificate in Christian Studies (Level 5) - Religious Education (NZCCS-RE) is specifically for those studying at a University College of Education who would like to teach in a Catholic school and for qualified teachers in Catholic schools.
The NZCCS-RE will provide you with the knowledge and skill to to confidently and competently teach Religious Education and to contribute to the Catholic character of your school
6 Courses in Theology, Scripture and Religious Education and 1 Practicum (for trainee teachers) or 1 project/portfolio (for practicing teachers)
This Certificate fulfils the entry criteria for the New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies (Level 6) - Religious Education which is a 120 credit Level 6 qualification.
This qualification is designed for those wishing to teach or who are already teaching in a Catholic school.
| Seven courses (papers) | ||
| RE501 | Religious Education Today | 10 credits |
| RE502 | Spirituality for Teachers | 10 credits |
| TH501 | What Catholics Believe | 10 credits |
| TH502 | What is Theology? | 10 credits |
| SC501 | Understanding the Old Testament | 10 credits |
| SC502 | Interpreting the New Testament | 10 credits |
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| RE503 | Teaching Practice (trainee teachers) | 20 credits |
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RE504 |
Teaching in a Catholic School (qualified teachers) This is a capstone paper and should be undertaken once all other papers have been completed.
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20 credits |
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One of the following courses (papers) can be substituted for
TH502 What is Theology?
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| TH503 |
Church and Sacraments |
10 credits |
| TH504 | Catholic Social Teaching | 10 credits |
| TH505 | Issues in Christian Ethics | 10 credits |
| TH506 | He Timatanga - A Beginning | 10 credits |
Students have said: "amazingly good examples of good teaching practice, every session. I have learnt a lot about teaching, planning and assessment in religious education. Group learning, providing information to help me understand what teaching re in a catholic school is all about."