Adult education is seen very much as a priority by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales as outlined in the document ‘The Priority of Adult Formation’ produced by the Committee for Catechesis and Adult Christian Education in 2000.
Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies
Introduction:
The course is nationally accredited and managed and awarded by the Board of Religious Studies on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. Any person who is or wishes to be involved in Catholic education and formation may apply for this course. This includes those involved in Religious Education in schools, Parish Catechesis and other ministries in the Church. It is valuable for all teachers and an essential requirement for any teacher applying for senior management positions in catholic education. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to follow the course for faith development or personal interest. The course seeks to ensure that participants have at least a basic knowledge and understanding of the beliefs of the Catholic Faith. It also provides a basis for further study.
Course aims:
Study for the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies aims to:
- Provide teachers and those involved in parish ministry with knowledge and understanding of the teaching and beliefs of the Catholic Faith.
- Develop an appreciation of the principles of Catholic education at all levels
- Employ and encourage sound adult educational processes which express Gospel valuesEnhance understanding of education within the Church as a life-long process
- Enable all participants to make an informed contribution to their chosen field of work in the Church
- Highlight the role and function of Religious Education within the school curriculum
Course Structure:
The Course consists of six core modules in foundational areas of theology (Old and New Testament, Morality, Church, Jesus Christ and The Sacraments), and two professional modules chosen from the following:
- Religious Education in Schools
- Working with young people
General Requirements for each module:
- 10 hours of teaching over two Saturdays
- A written assignment of 1500 words or suitable oral presentation (only if the student wishes to achieve a certificate)
For more details including dates, venues and costs please download the current CCRS leaflet by following the link below.
Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies 2011-12 Programme
CCRS Registration Form 2011-12
Please note changes to programmes:
Bedford: 2011/2012
Module 4 will be given by A Heath. Dates unchanged.
Module 5 will be given by Fr J Wheat and dates deferred by one week to 19th and 26th May 2012.
Slough: 2010/2011
Specialist Module 1 by Fr P Rowan, dates deferred by one week to 1st and 8th October.
All students registered to both venues have been informed and the leaflet PDF has been updated.
Copies of the CCRS leaflet are also available from the Course Administrator or the NORES office.
Below is a photo of successful students collecting their certificates at the NORES Lecture in July 2011
Successful CCRS students 2011
For further information please contact:
Mr. Paul Wyer - Course Administrator
NORES
33 Westbourne Road,
Luton, LU4 8JD
E mail: paul@wyer-home.co.uk