Specialize with us to teach Catholic Religion to children and apply the most effective methodology in your lessons"

To be a teacher of Catholic Religion it is necessary to have a high qualification in didactics and pedagogy specialized in this field that allows the teacher to adapt the teaching process to each stage and school age. Updating in this field is necessary, even if the basic training of the teacher is deep in Catholic Religion, because it is not always enough to know the fundamentals of Catholic doctrine, but it is important to incorporate didactic and pedagogical skills when teaching classes.

In this case, TECH Global University has designed an educational program that covers from the Christian message, to culture and values, without leaving aside the most important point of this Postgraduate diploma, which is the pedagogy and didactics of Catholic Religion.

This program is distinguished by the fact that it can be taken in a 100% online format, adapting to the needs and obligations of students, in an asynchronous and completely self-manageable manner. Students will be able to choose which days, at what time and how much time to dedicate to the study of the contents of the program, always in tune with the abilities and aptitudes dedicated to it.

The order and distribution of the subjects and their units is specially designed to allow each student to choose their own schedule and self-manage their time. For this purpose, you will have at your disposal theoretical materials presented through enriched texts, multimedia presentations, exercises and guided practical activities, motivational videos, master classes and case studies, where you will be able to evoke knowledge in an orderly manner and work on decision making that demonstrates your high-level education within this field of teaching.

A higher-level program aimed at those students who wish to surround themselves with the best and compete to excel in their profession, not only as a personal matter, but also with the main objective of wanting to make a difference in the education of their students.  

TECH Global University provides you with the main educational tools to enable you to develop your work in the field of teaching"

This Postgraduate diploma in Teaching Catholic Religion in Pre-School Education contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented in simulated scenarios by experts in the field of study, where the student will evoke in an orderly manner the knowledge learned and demonstrate the acquisition of the competencies
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest news on the educational task of the early childhood education teacher
• Practical exercises where the students undergo the self-assessment process to improve learning, as well as activities at different skill levels
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies and teaching research
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

The program invites us to learn and grow, to develop as teachers, to learn about educational tools and strategies in relation to the most common needs in our classrooms”

It includes in its teaching staff professionals belonging to the field of Pre-School Education, who bring to this training their work experience, as well as recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals to learn in a contextual and situated learning environment, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive specialization for real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which teachers must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented to them. For this purpose, the specialist will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Catholic Religion teaching and with great experience.

You will have access to the contents from any fixed or portable device with Internet connection, even from your cell phone"

In this Postgraduate diploma you will find everything you need to acquire a higher professional level and compete with the best"

The structure of the contents has been designed by top level professionals within the educational field, with a wide trajectory and recognized prestige in the profession, endorsed by their experience, and with a wide command of the new technologies applied to teaching.

The best content to create the best teachers”

Module 1. Religion, Culture and Values

1.1. Identity of the Catholic Religion and Morals Department 

1.1.1. The Role of the School in the Formation of New Generations 
1.1.2. Nature and Identity of the Catholic School 
1.1.3. The Teaching of Religion in the School 
1.1.4. Educational Freedom, Religious Freedom and Catholic Education 

1.2. The Religious Fact: Anthropological Reality

1.2.1. Problem Statement 
1.2.2. Concept of Religion 
1.2.3. Contents Covered by Religion 
1.2.4. Philosophical Explanation of the Origin and Foundation of Religion
1.2.5. Types of Religions 

1.3. Universality of the Religious Fact 

1.3.1. Two Types of Religions 
1.3.2. Religions are a Universal Fact 
1.3.3. Causes of Contemporary Unbelief 
1.3.4. Religious Constants 
1.3.5. Theories on the Historical Origin of Religion 
1.3.6. Primitive Religious Monotheism 
1.3.7. Polytheism Origin 

1.4. Man Seeks God 

1.4.1. Reality and Human Knowledge 
1.4.2. Itinerary for the Knowledge of God 
1.4.3. Natural Knowledge of God 
1.4.4. Supernatural Knowledge of God 
1.4.5. Anthropological Reasoning 
1.4.6. The Five Ways of St. Thomas 

1.5. Man's Relationship with God 

1.5.1. The Relational Human Being 
1.5.2. Fields of Human Relationships 
1.5.3. Relationship with God 
1.5.4. Thought in the 20th Century 
1.5.5. Foundation of Human Relationships
1.5.6. Concupiscence and Benevolence 
1.5.7. Prayer, Personal Relationship with God 
1.5.8. The New and Everlasting Covenant 
1.5.9. Vocation to Beatitude 

1.6. The Non-Christian Religious Fact 

1.6.1. Introduction 
1.6.2. Hinduism 
1.6.3. Buddhism 
1.6.4. Judaism 
1.6.5. Islam 

1.7. Nature and Interpretation of the Scripture 

1.7.1. Structure and Books that Constitute the Bible 
1.7.2. Importance of Scripture 
1.7.3. Nature of Sacred Scripture 
1.7.4. Divine Inspiration of Sacred Scripture 
1.7.5. Interpretation of Sacred Scripture 
1.7.6. Concepts on the Interpretation 
1.7.7. Errors of Interpretation 
1.7.8. Exegetical Plans 
1.7.9. Senses of Scripture 

1.8. Creation 

1.8.1. Creation of the World 
1.8.2. Creation of Man
1.8.3. Primordial Stories 

1.9. Biblical Stories and Man's Redemption 

1.9.1. First Biblical Account of the Creation of Man 
1.9.2. Second Account 
1.9.3. The Fall. Man Does Not Love God 
1.9.4. Deterioration of the Image of God 
1.9.5. Redemption 

1.10. Christian Religious Fact in the Present Culture 

1.10.1. Analysis and Challenge 
1.10.2. A Little Imagination 
1.10.3. Relationship Between Faith and Reason 
1.10.4. Universities 
1.10.5. Monks and Culture 
1.10.7. Women 

Module 2. The Christian Message

2.1. The Gospels

2.1.1. Formation of the Gospels 
2.1.2. Jesus of Nazareth: The Incarnate Gospel 
2.1.3. The Four Gospels: The Written Gospel 
2.1.4. The Apostolic Preaching: The Preached Gospel 
2.1.5. The First Communities: The Lived Gospel 
2.1.6. Historical Reading of the Life of Jesus 
2.1.7. Historical and Religious Context
2.1.8. The Expectation of the Moment 
2.1.9. The Incarnation of Jesus and the Divine Maternity of Mary

2.2. The Message of Jesus: The Announcement of the Good News, the Signs of the Kingdom of God 

2.2.1. The Parables 
2.2.2. The Action of Jesus: Authority, Signs of Salvation 
2.2.3. The Prayers of Jesus 
2.2.4. Values of the Kingdom, the Beatitudes 
2.2.5. Demands of the Kingdom: Conversations and Following 
2.2.6. The Message of Jesus Expressed in the Classes of Today's Young People 

2.3. Death and Resurrection

2.3.1. The Death of Jesus According to the Scriptures 
2.3.2. The First Testimonies of the Resurrection
2.3.3. The Encounter of the First Believers with the Risen One 
2.3.4. The Christian Meaning of Death and Suffering 
2.3.5. The Resurrection, the Living Presence of Jesus Christ 
2.3.6. The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven 

2.4. Theological Reading of the Life of Jesus 

2.4.1. True God and True Man 
2.4.2. The Awareness of its Divinity 
2.4.3. The Incarnation of the Son of God 
2.4.4. The Human Will of Christ 
2.4.5. Theological Difficulties 

2.5. The Mystery of the Holy Trinity 

2.5.1. Affirmations about God 
2.5.2. Jesus, Revealer of the Trinity 
2.5.3. The Holy Spirit and it’s Vitality 
2.5.4. The Unit of God 

2.6. Foundation and Principles of the Church in Jesus Christ 

2.6.1. Sacrament, Communion, Mystical Body 
2.6.2. Forms of Life 
2.6.3. Jesus is the Son of God 

2.7. The Faith of the Church in Jesus Christ 

2.7.1. Jesus is Lord 
2.7.2. Jesus is the Revelation of God 
2.7.3. Jesus is the Son of God 

2.8. Christian Meaning of Death 

2.8.1. Physical Death as a Rupture 
2.8.2. The Presence of the Judge of Life 
2.8.3. Eternal Death 

2.9. New Heavens and New Earth 

2.9.1. The Destiny of the Righteous 
2.9.2. New Heavens 
2.9.3. New Land 

2.10. Meaning of the Profession of Faith "I Believe in Eternal Life"

2.10.1. Meaning of Believing in the Catholic Church
2.10.2. Meaning for Christians of "I Believe in Eternal Life" 
2.10.3. The Faith of the Church in Jesus Christ 

Module 3. Education and Teaching of Religion

3.1. Education and Teaching of Religion in School 

3.1.1. The Religion Teacher: Identity and Mission 
3.1.2. Aspects that Correspond to the Religion Teacher 
3.1.3. Core Competencies of the Teacher 
3.1.4. Professional Profile of the Catholic Religion Teacher 
3.1.5. Professional Profile of the Catholic Religion Teacher 

3.2. Religious Psycho-Pedagogy 

3.2.1. Religious and Moral Evolution of the Child from 3 to 12 Years Old 
3.2.2. The Religious Awakening of the Child from 3 to 6 Years Old 
3.2.3. Religious Thinking of the Child from 6 to 8 Years Old 
3.2.4. Religiosity of the Child from 8 to 12 Years Old 
3.2.5. Influence of the Family Environment and the Socio-Cultural Context 

3.3. Learning to Teach in the Field of Religion

3.3.1. General Aspects of Learning
3.3.2. Procedures and Strategies Appropriate to the Teaching of Catholic Religion 
3.3.3. Evaluation of Learning in Religion and Morals 
3.3.4. Materials and Resources for the Teaching of Religion 

3.4. Teaching of Religious Education in Schools

3.4.1. The School Syllabus: Definition 

3.4.1.1. Basic Elements of the Syllabus 
3.4.1.2. Sources of the Syllabus 
3.4.1.3. Structure of the Syllabus Design 

3.5. The Religion Syllabus for Pre-school and Primary Education 

3.5.1. Syllabus and Basic Competencies 
3.5.2. Contribution of the Competencies to the Field of Religion 
3.5.3. Basic Teaching Element: The Teaching Unit 
3.5.4. Methodology for the Production of Teaching Units in the Field of Religion 

3.6. Application to the Teaching of the Bible 

3.6.1. Purposes 
3.6.2. Geographical-Historical References
3.6.3. Biblical Language 
3.6.4. Biblical Message 
3.6.5. Biblical References in the Syllabus 
3.6.6. Basic Procedures for the Teaching of Biblical Content 

3.7. Application to the Teaching of the Sacraments

3.7.1. Purposes 
3.7.2. References on the Sacraments in the Syllabus 
3.7.3. Basic Procedures 
3.7.4. Educational Resources 

3.8. Application to the Teaching of the Catholic Moral

3.8.1. Purposes
3.8.2. References on Catholic Morality in the Syllabus of Compulsory Education
3.8.3. Theological Indicators
3.8.4. Basic Procedures

3.9. Teaching Applied to Values Education 

3.9.1. Foundation of the Evangelical Values 
3.9.2. Application of the Values to Learning

3.10. Research in Teaching of Religion

3.10.1. Current Lines of Research 
3.10.2. Possible Future Research Paths: On Religious Education Teachers. On the Students: What They Know and What They Learn. On the Teaching Methodology 

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