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Certificate in Christian School Leadership (CCSL)

 

University Validated One-Year Course for Practising and Aspiring School Leaders
Leading to:

 
  • Post-graduate Certificate (one year)
  • Post-graduate Diploma (two years)
  • Master’s Degree (three years)

Module 12971
Catholic School: Foundations and Rationale

The Catholic Tradition of Education
The Catholic School as a Faith Community
The Principal as Faith Leader in a Catholic School
Religious Education and Religious Instruction
A Framework for Faith Formation/Nurture in Catholic Schools
Faith Development of the Student 
Faith Dimension of Staff Development
The Home, Parish and School in the Faith Development of the Child
Participative Workshop

Module 12972
Faith Leadership in context: Historical, Legal and Cultural Background
 
Religion, Culture and Education
Denominational Education: International Perspective
Denominational Education in Ireland: Historical Perspective
Denominational Education in Ireland: Legal Perspective
Catholic Schools in Ireland: Trusts and Charters 
Catholic Schools in Ireland: Laity as Leaders
Denominational and Inter- Multi-  and Non-denominational Schools 
The Catholic School in a Changing Ireland
Participative Workshop

Module 12973
Faith Leadership in practice: From Ideal to Action

The Catholic School as a Faith Community
Myth, Ritual and Symbols in a Catholic School
Planning and Teaching the RE Programme in Catholic School Today
The Law and the Prophets: Policies, Procedures and Catholic Values
Pastoral Care in a Catholic School
Fostering Student Leadership through Service
Parents: Primary Educators or Silent Partners?
The Hidden Curriculum and Christian Values
Participative Workshop


Notes:

  • The CCSL is a free-standing one-year certificate course, with each module assessed at 20 credits; those going on to a postgraduate diploma will earn another 60 credits in second year and will complete MEd in third year.
  • Lectures are held on Wednesdays (4:00pm-6.30pm). Assessment is by means of course work.
  • The CCSL course is designed for practising and aspiring leaders in Catholic schools, including members of Boards of Management.

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