CONT626: Religious Education in Catholic Schools Specialist
This specialist course in religious education in Catholic Schools will prepare you for leadership in Catholic education. The course focuses on analyzing policies and legislation, implementing equity-driven approaches including Indigenous perspectives, and integrating research insights to inform instructional practice. You will be equipped to design innovative, faith-based solutions, inspire staff, and cultivate dynamic Catholic learning environments. You’ll develop a school-wide, faith-based initiative, applying advanced pedagogical, theological, and leadership principles to foster spiritual development and address school community needs.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn and Do
In this course you’ll have the opportunity to
- develop leadership skills in religious education grounded in Catholic identity and gospel values
- analyze provincial legislation, policies, and Church documents relevant to Catholic education
- evaluate faith-based initiatives and programs for their impact on learning, equity, and community formation
- design innovative, inclusive initiatives that align with Catholic social teaching and school improvement goals
- synthesize theological, pedagogical, and leadership principles to inform professional decision making
- interpret and apply Catholic curriculum expectations to support faith formation across subject areas
- collaborate with colleagues, parish, and community partners to strengthen Catholic learning environments
- integrate Indigenous perspectives, equity frameworks, and UNDRIP principles into faith-based leadership
- lead professional learning communities that model spiritual, ethical, and instructional excellence
- reflect critically on your vocation as a Catholic educator and your capacity for lifelong leadership and service
Assessments
Module 1
Leadership in Religious Education
Module 2
Policy, Curriculum, and Faith Development
Progress Update 1
Module 3
Leading Faith-Based Initiatives
Module 4
Research in Religious Education and Professional Learning Communities
Progress Update 2
Module 5
Advocacy, Equity, and Social Justice
Module 6
Theological Literacy, Curriculum Integration, and Modern Liturgical Leadership
Progress Update 3
Module 7
Course Culminating Task
Final Report