The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is managed and awarded by the Board of Religious Studies on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. It was introduced in 1991 to replace its predecessors, The Catholic Teachers’ Certificate and the Certificate in Religious Education. Any person who is or wishes to be involved in Catholic education and formation may apply for this course. This includes those involved in Religious Education in schools, Parish Catechesis and other ministries in the Church and anyone who wishes to follow the course for faith development or personal interest. The course seeks to ensure that participants have at least a basic knowledge and understanding of the beliefs of the Catholic Faith. It also provides a basis for further study. 

Details of the course commencing 15th September 2012:

CCRS Course 2012 – 2013 [2014] [YEAR 1]

Specialist Module 1 – CATHOLIC EDUCATION (15th and 29th Sept 2012)

Core Module 1 – OLD TESTAMENT (10th and 24th November 2012)

Core Module 2 – NEW TESTAMENT (12th and 26th January 2013)

Core Module 3 – CHRISTOLOGY (2nd and 9th March 2013)

Each Module requires attendance on TWO Saturdays, 9.30am until 3pm. Lunch will be provided. All sessions take place at the Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford M3 6DP. [ Download map ]

CCRS Course 2012 – 2013 [2014] [YEAR 2]

Core Module 4 – CHURCH (15th and 29th September 2012)

Core Module 5 – SACRAMENTS (10th and 24th November 2012)

Core Module 6 – CHRISTIAN MORALITY (12th and 26th January 2013)

Specialist Module 2 – CURRICULUM RE (2nd and 9th March 2013)

Each Module requires attendance on TWO Saturdays, 9.30am until 3pm. Lunch will be provided. All sessions take place at the Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford M3 6DP. [ map ]

Reading material

The following documents will be useful for those taking part in the CCRS:

Letter from the Director

Diocesan CCRS Course Handbook

Guidelines_for_Assignments

Assessment criteria

CCRS Module Assignment Handbook

CCRS Suggested Reading Handbook

CCRS Module Booklets

CCRS Booklet for Core Module 1

CCRS Booklet for Core Module 2

CCRS Booklet for Core Module 3

CCRS Booklet for Core Module 4

CCRS Booklet for Core Module 5

CCRS Booklet for Core Module 6 

CCRS_Booklet for Specialist Module 1

CCRS_Booklet for Specialist Module_2

CCRS Application Form and Agreement

Application Form

CCRS Participant's Agreement

CCRS Course Review, Evaluation and Assessment Documents

These documents are provided in MS Word format for self editing purposes

Review of Module and Evaluation Sheet (for completion by student)

Assignment Assessment Sheet (for completion by tutor)

Further information and booking

Please contact the CCRS Course Director: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , tel: 0161 817 2222.