This part-time programme fully meets the requirements of the Irish Bishops Conference. During it, youll study four core modules: Religious Education; Introduction to Theology; Spirituality, Liturgy and Sacraments; and Moral and Systematic Theology.
Benefit from a flexible study programme
Taught by leading experts in the area of Catholic education, religious education, beliefs and values education and educational studies, the course is delivered in-person and online, and is designed to allow you to continue working while you study.
Previous graduates have pursued primary school teaching, deputy principalship or principalship roles in Catholic schools in the Republic of Ireland as well as various other educational roles in the UK, Europe, North America and Australia.
From 18th June 2024, as per the Irish Bishops' Conference requirements to teach Catholic Religious Education in Catholic Primary Schools on the Island of Ireland, primary school teachers who qualified prior to 2011 are 'not required' to complete the Certificate, but the Certificate is understood as 'desirable' in Irish Catholic primary schools.
| College | Dublin City University (DCU) |
| Course ID | 191545 |
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 1 year part-time |
| Entry Requirements | Entry to the part time Certificate in Religious Studies is open to any teacher with a recognised qualification (Level 8, Pass Degree / Third Class degree from Ireland or elsewhere) to teach in a primary school in Ireland. Confirmation of your Teaching Council registration. If, however your Teaching Council registration has expired or you are awaiting confirmation of same, you must submit certified academic transcripts for each and every year of study. |
| Career Path | Teachers applying for positions in Catholic primary schools in Ireland are required to hold a qualification equipping them to teach religion according to the tenets of the Catholic faith. The Certificate in Religious Studies (CRS) offered by DCU meets the requirements of the Irish Episcopal Conference in this regard and graduates have been successful in obtaining positions in Catholic primary schools. |
Since 2010, DCU's renowned MA in Ethics programme has been welcoming individuals with diverse educational and professional backgrounds such as teaching, journalism, social work, business, charity work, healthcare and law.
As Irelands population continues to grow and diversify, we aim to promote inclusion and embrace diversity.
Your chance to meet new people and experience new cultures.
With 30 taught modules to select from, the programme is highly flexible and allows participants to design their Master's programme to match their chosen career specialisation.
