The Additional Qualifications in Religious Education (AQRE) is offered by Saint Paul University in collaboration with the Ottawa Catholic School Board.
This program is accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers. Teachers completing these courses with Saint Paul University will also receive six university credits that can be used towards building their career portfolio and salary placement evaluations.
The program is offered in three parts. Each part consists of two courses offered over two sessions (Summer/Fall, Fall/Winter, Winter/Spring or Spring/Summer – see below for the next course offering).
As required by the Ontario College of Teachers for certification, each part includes at least 125 working hours, 100 contact hours and 25 hours of practical work.
All three parts of the program are offered on the basis of sufficient registrations.
Part 1 will be offered Winter 2021
To register please click here.
Course Offering: Part I
To register, the person must:
Part 1 Fees:
Administrative fee (non-refundable) – $ 40
Session A THO 2153AQ – $330
Session B THO 2123AQ – $330
Permanent teachers within the first five years of employment with the Ottawa Catholic School Board who successfully complete the course are eligible for a reimbursement subsidy (up to 50% of the course fee) by the Board.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Study and integration of ethical leadership practises in the Catholic school system. Exploration of innovative strategies for ensuring safe, healthy, equitable and inclusive learning environments.
Study and integration of fundamental pedagogical foundations, curriculum guidelines and expectations related to religious education in the Catholic school system.
Exploration of development of the Church throughout its history through lenses of context, worldview and culture.
Understanding the Bible as Sacred scriptures and the Christian journey of faith.
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