The part-time Certificate in Christian Leadership in Education at Mary Immaculate College is designed to augment other qualifications participants may have achieved in areas of leadership and management so that they have the knowledge, competence and skills needed to lead a faith-based school. The programme will introduce students to key ideas, concepts and principles that underpin the characteristic spirit or ethos of faith-based education. Among the topics to be included are the following: Jesus the Teacher; Nurturing Personal Faith and Spirituality; The Catholic School and Contemporary Culture; Leading and Managing a Catholic School in Ireland Today.
An Integrating Seminar will provide practitioner-based sessions that require students to integrate and explore the cross-disciplinary elements of the programme, the students’ own experience in the school environment, and the application of ethical leadership in a variety of complex scenarios that reflect contemporary issues facing school leaders in faith-based schools.
| Course Location | Limerick |
| Course Category | Education |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| Course Time | The topics to be included are the following: Jesus the Teacher Nurturing Personal Faith and Spirituality The Catholic School and Contemporary Culture Leading and Managing a Catholic School in Ireland Today An integrating seminar will provide practitioner-based sessions that require students to integrate and explore the cross-disciplinary elements of the programme, the students’ own experience in the school environment, and the application of ethical leadership in a variety of complex scenarios that reflect contemporary issues facing school leaders in faith-based schools. |
| Course Fee | Please see www.mic.ul.ie/study-at-mic/fees-charges-grants?index=1 |
| Entry Requirements | Entrants must hold a primary degree and be involved in either the primary or secondary sector as part of the teaching staff or management team/body. English Language Requirements Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of their proficiency level English in the form of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 6.5 – 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in any one component, or IELTS equivalent accepted by UL. Such applicants will also be required to undergo an interview through English. |
| Career Path | The Certificate in Christian Leadership in Education will be taught in part-time mode, normally on Saturdays and is open to all involved in primary and second level education, especially teachers and others aspiring to roles of leadership or management in education. |
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