Theological Instruction - The program shall offer students instruction in the major areas of Catholic theology. 

• Objectives:
• To offer the opportunity for students to achieve competency in the following areas of study: Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Moral Theology, and Sacramental or Liturgical Theology.

Religious Education Instruction - The program shall offer instruction in the discipline of Religious education. 

• Objectives:
• To offer the opportunity for students to achieve competency in a teaching concentration.

      OR

• To offer the opportunity for students to achieve competency in an administration concentration.

Cultural Context - The program shall foster a capacity to discern and engage the cultural context as it impacts Catholic education.

• Objectives:
• To provide instruction in discerning the cultural and social contexts of contemporary Catholic education.

Personal and Spiritual Formation - The program shall offer students with opportunities to grow in their spiritual life and in their vocation as Catholic educators and witnesses to the Gospel.

• Objectives:
• To offer a variety of spiritual and community formation experiences which can include prayer, scripture reflection, and liturgy. 

Integrating Theory and Praxis - The program shall offer integration of theological knowledge and religious education formation in the professional work of Catholic education.

• Objectives:
• To offer opportunities for students to participate in relevant supervised field education experiences.

A B.Ed. degree or accredited undergraduate degree plus a teaching certificate is required for admission to the program. Candidates with an accredited bachelor’s degree plus work experience in an educational setting may also be considered. A limited number of mature student admissions may be accepted. 

• Letters of reference from two persons qualified to judge the applicant’s character and intellectual ability. Letters must be sent directly to Admissions.
• Personal statement/Letter of Intent about why the applicant would like to study for the M.R.E. Document must be sent directly to Admissions. 

This program is a Designated Learning Program and eligible to receive foreign nationals on a study permit.  See International Student Admissions for DLI number.

• Complete an Application Form online and pay the non-refundable application fee through our Crossroad application portal.
• Arrange for official transcripts to be sent to Admissions from all postsecondary institutions attended. An official transcript is one that has been received by Admissions directly from the issuing educational authority. No photocopies allowed.
• Submit 2 letters of reference and a personal statement/letter of intent. 

The M.R.E. program requires the completion of 42 credits. 30 credits consists of course work including 24 credits in core courses and 6 credits in elective courses and the further 12 credits consists of field education. Credits may be acquired though full-time or part-time enrollment.

Foundational Theology: 9 Credits

Teaching Concentration

REL 565 Foundations of Religious Education 
REL 567 Contemporary Theory and Praxis in Religious Education 
REL 591 Faith Formation in Religious Education

OR

Administration Concentration

CSA 571 Foundations of Catholic School Administration 
CSA 573 Theory and Praxis in Catholic School Administration
REL 591 Faith Formation in Religious Education

Sacred Scriptures: 6 Credits

ONE OF:

SCR 500 Introduction to Sacred Scriptures and their Interpretation
SCR 520 The Old Testament
REL 520 Old Testament in Religious Education

ONE OF:

SCR 521 Matthew and Mark **
SCR 522 Luke-Acts **
SCR 525 The Synoptic Gospels **
SCR 530 The New Testament *
REL 522 New Testament in Religious Education

Systematic Theology: 3 Credits

ONE OF:

SYT 550 Christology
SYT 551 Theology of God

Liturgical Theology: 3 Credits

ONE OF:

SYT 540 Liturgical Theology
SYT 542 Introduction to the Sacraments and Christian Initiation
REL 542 Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist 

Moral Theology: 3 Credits

ONE OF:

REL 560 Moral Values in Religious Education
MPS 561 Introduction to Moral Theology
MPS 562 Introduction to Spiritual Theology

Electives: 6 Credits

Must take 2 elective courses at the graduate level (excluding language classes).

Supervised Field Experience: 12 Credits

REL 600 a, b, c, d is graded on a pass/fail basis. Completed through professional work as a teacher or approved volunteer placement.

* SCR 530 has the prerequisite of SCR 520 or REL 520 only.
** Students who take SCR 525 cannot take SCR 521 and/or SCR 522 for credit. SCR 521/SCR 522 and SCR 525 have the prerequisite of SCR 500/SCR 520 or REL 520.

A student may transfer a maximum of 15 credits toward the M.R.E. for graduate level course work from other recognized colleges and universities. Such credits must not be part of a previous graduate degree program. The transfer of credits is subject to the approval of the NTC Admissions and Evaluation Committee.

Catechism of the Catholic Church. Congregation for the Clergy. Directory for Catechesis. 
Ottawa: CCCB Publications, 2020.

The Holy Bible, NRSV Version.

Groome, T. Educating for Life. 
Allen, TX: Thomas Moore, 1998.

Mulligan, J.  Catholic Education: Ensuring a Future.
Toronto: Novalis, 2005.

Palmer, P.  The Courage to Teach. 
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Inc., 1998.

Tuition and Fees (per term) - 2025/2026

*Full-time student fees include Administration fee, Library fee, and Students' Association fee.