RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CATHOLIC TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
St. Mary's University College offers two programs for teachers and education administrators:
The Graduate Diploma in Religious Education (GDRE) is a 30-credit program that provides a fundamental background in a wide range of religious education topics. This program transfers to Newman Theological College in Edmonton and fulfills the requirement for entrance into their Master of Religious Education program.
The Religious Education Administration Program (REAP) is a 12-credit program that provides an overview of religious education topics of interest to teachers and administrators.
A number of the courses in these programs may be taken online. Find out more:
>> MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GDRE & REAP ONLINE COURSES
>> LINK TO MOODLE FOR ONLINE COURSES
We have developed a plan for delivery of the GDRE and REAP programs over the next three years. Please use this guide to plan your educational experience with us. Find out more: >> THREE-YEAR GDRE & REAP TIMETABLE
HOW TO APPLY
>> Application Form
If you have never taken a course at St. Mary's University College, you must apply for admission online through Apply Alberta or with an Application Form. You will be asked to create an account and pay a one-time $75 application fee. When prompted to choose a discipline of study at St. Mary's University College, choose Catholic Educators, then either REAP or GDRE.
HOW TO REGISTER
>> Registration Form
Once accepted into the program, you will be able to register for your course at my.StMU or by submitting a Registration Form. You will be required to provide a copy of your valid Alberta Teaching Certificate to St. Mary's Education Department before proceeding with the course. For more information, please call Education Program Assistant Hanah Pigeau at (403) 254-3127 or email hanah.pigeau@stmu.ca.
>> GDRE & REAP PROGRAM PLANNING GUIDE -- pdf
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GDRE/REAP – 2011/2012 Schedule
Fall 2011 & Winter 2012
EDPD 555: CURRENT ISSUES IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION | In Class (4 Evening Sessions) | 1.5 credits
Instructor: Sr. Rose Anne Engel
EDPD 555 COURSE OUTLINE
Session 1: Oct 3, 5 - 8 pm, FCJ Centre
Called to Love: Putting on the Heart and Mind of Jesus Christ | Speaker: Sandy Prather
Session 2: Nov 28, 5 - 8 pm, FCJ Centre
Exploring our Image of God | Speaker: Michelle Hoogveld
Session 3: Feb 6, 5 - 8 pm, FCJ Centre
Courageous Love: A Pastoral Approach to Ministering to Persons with Same-Sex Attraction | Speakers: Michael Soentgerath & Norline Johnson
Session 4: April 23, 5 - 8 pm, FCJ Centre
"Love one another ...": Interfaith Perspectives for Fostering Inclusion Grounded in Dignity and Respect | Speaker: Panel
Please register for the sessions through the Calgary Catholic School District's Electronic Register Online (ERO) system. Register to take this series as a course at St. Mary's University College at www.stmu.ca.
Fall 2011
THEO 505: SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS IN CHRISTIANITY | Online | 3 Credits
Sep 6 - Dec 10, 2011 |
Instructor: Joanne Smithwick
THEO 505 COURSE OUTLINE
THEO 503: UNDERSTANDING THE SACRAMENTS | Online | 3 Credits
Sep 19 - Dec 9, 2011 | Instructor: Elisabeth MacDonald
THEO 503 COURSE OUTLINE
Winter 2012
EDPA 591: PHILOSOPHY OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION | Online | 3 Credits
Jan 5 - Apr 13, 2012 | Instructor: Denise DeNeve
EDPA 591 COURSE OUTLINE
THEO 521: SCRIPTURAL THEMES | Online | 3 Credits
Jan 5 - Apr 13, 2012 | Instructor: Dr. Andy Reimer
THEO 521 COURSE OUTLINE
EDPD 531: THE SCHOOL AS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY | Online | 1.5 Credits
Jan 5 - Apr 13, 2012 | Instructor: Joanne Smithwick
EDPD 531 COURSE OUTLINE
Spring/Summer 2012
THEO 561: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION (SPICE/BLUEPRINTS) | 3 Credits
Instructor: TBA
SPICE April 26-29 l Kananaskis Lodge
BLUEPRINTS May 1-4 l Kananaskis Lodge
Please register for the conferences at www.acsta.ab.ca
Please register to take this series as a course at St. Mary’s University College at www.stmu.ca.
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The foundation course for both the GDRE and REAP programs is EDPA 591, Philosophy of Catholic Education, which has a value of three credit hours. The courses of both programs are credit bearing. Each GDRE course has a value of three credit hours while each REAP course has a value of 1.5 credit hours, with the exception of EDPA 591, which has a value of 3 credit hours.
GDRE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students may complete the Graduate Diploma in Religious Education by meeting the following requirements:
· completion of a total of 30 credit hours
· completion of EDPA 591: Philosophy of Catholic Education
· at least 27 credit hours chosen from the GDRE courses
GDRE Courses
EDPA 591: Philosophy of Catholic Education
EDPA 593: Philosophical Basis of Moral Education
EDPA 595: Methods in Religious Education
THEO 503: Understanding the Sacraments
THEO 505: Spiritual Traditions in Christianity
THEO 521: Scriptural Themes
THEO 541: Theology of the Church
THEO 543: Theology of Christ
THEO 551: Social Issues in the Theological Tradition
THEO 561: Contemporary Issues in Catholic Education
THEO 599: Supervised Thematic Study
REAP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students may complete the Religious Education Administration Program by meeting the following requirements:
· completion of a total of 12 credit hours
· completion of EDPA 591: Philosophy of Catholic Education
· at least nine credit hours chosen from either REAP or GDRE
courses
REAP Courses
EDPA 591: Philosophy of Catholic Education
EDPD 511: Faith Development and Religious Education
EDPD 513: Religious Education: Ethical, Moral, and Social
Justice Issues
EDPD 531: The School as Christian Community
EDPD 533: Spirituality and Leadership
EDPD 535: Introduction to the Theology of the Church
EDPD 555: Current Issues in Catholic Education
EDPD 571: Basic Introduction to Scripture
GRADUATION
Upon completion of the program requirements, students submit an Application to Graduate. When their eligibility to graduate has been verified, they will receive a written confirmation notice. They will be invited to receive their certificate or diploma at the next convocation ceremony.
TQS RECOGNITION
Courses in the GDRE and REAP programs may be submitted to the Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) of the Alberta Teachers' Association. Acceptance of particular courses should be checked with the TQS. For information regarding which courses transfer to other degree granting institutions, please see the Alberta Council on Admission and Transfer's Alberta Transfer Guide, available online at www.transferalberta.ca.