Foundations provides the required theology and Religious Education competencies/units to gain accreditation to teach Religious Education in Catholic schools in Queensland.

This course is designed for people who are involved, or have been invited to be involved, in baptismal preparation, family sacramental preparation, and/or the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ministries. The course consists of five core modules plus practical ministry elective streams.

Within this course, students learn theology through a variety of hands-on activities that are relevant to real life situations. The subject is available to all students irrespective of individual religious beliefs but does focus on Catholic tradition.