Child Protection for SRE

It is vitally important that people who work with children are aware and get regular updates about child protection. As SRE teachers, we are privillaged to be able to teach children about God and to want the best for them at all times. Many Churches partner together in providing practical awareness raising workshops about safety and protection issues, including child protection, under the standards of the National Council of Churches Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA).

For further information and for 2011 Training Dates, visit the Safety and Protection page.

SRE Teacher Training and Encouragement

Do you want to learn more about how to give creative and inspiring Scripture lessons? Do you want to equip yourself to be an effective witness to the gospel in the classroom? Are you looking for further encouragement in this ministry and to learn together with other SRE teachers?

Below you will find a gathering of upcoming training and encouragement events for SRE teachers.

If you are interested in training in a topic area not listed here or in another location, please contact Emma (emmap@nsw.uca.org.au or 02 8267 4290) to register your interest.

SRE Teacher training is being held in various locations across NSW in 2011. The training is facilitated by different groups including Baptist Kids Ministry Team and the Committee for Christian Religious Education in School – Support and Training (CCRESST). Many SRE teacher training sessions can credit towards the SRE Basic Accreditation Certificate.  Make sure you keep a record of any courses you attend.

The Next SRE/CRE Training Courses are:

 2012 – Term 1

To register or for further information about these courses you can contact:
Uniting Church – Emma Parr (02 8267 4290; emmap@nsw.uca.org.au)
Baptist Kids Ministry/Morling – Sally Smith (02 49434083; sre@godspace.org.au)
CCRESST – Sue Sneddon (02 4979 1328; sue.sneddon@mn.catholic.org.au)

By Correspondance (Distance Education Modules)

Whilst face-to-face interaction is the prefered method for developind teaching and learning skills, those who are keen to learn more or update their skills but can’t attend a training session due to distance or time constraints need options! For SRE teachers, a distance education package is currently being developed for the coursework modules of the SRE basic accredition certificate.

If you are interested in this option, please register your interest with Emma (emmap@nsw.uca.org.au; 02 8267 4290) for further information when it is available. 

Further Study Opportunities

Charles Sturt University
Associate Diploma in Youth Ministry/Theology
Associate Degree in Youth Ministry/Theology

Single subject study also available
(available by distance education delivery or on-campus at United Theological College, North Parramatta, NSW)

These tertiary programs provide foundational studies in theology and youth ministry, by developing theological understanding, leadership skills and practical knowledge for people working with young people within churches and in the wider world today.

For further information on these courses, check out the CSU website .