An opportunity to think more deeply about your faith and your world

Explore your faith through topics relevant for today with the Archdiocese of Brisbane’s own Institute of Faith Education (IFE).

At IFE, we’ve been delivering tailor-made formation for the Catholic Church in Australia since 1976. Our 2025 short courses promise to be a stimulating, engaging and thought-provoking experience for anyone seeking to think more deeply about faith and contemporary issues.

Join us for one, two, or all three courses

This year we are offering a series of three short courses. Each course involves three interactive two-hour sessions delivered on-line on either Thursday mornings or Thursday evenings.

Truth matters: What do you believe? May – June

Finding the sacred: Where? July – August

Seeing the other: Go beyond the stereotype. October – November

 

 

Is this course for me?

The course is designed to cater for a range of learners, for those who are new to reading the Scriptures and for those ready to take the next step and dig deeper.

What will I learn?

Through the workshop series we will delve into the intricate nature and content of the Bible, examining essential themes and topics. Together we will explore the divine inspiration behind this sacred text and unravel its significance for Christians. Learn how to read and interpret biblical texts and gain confidence in applying Scripture in your own context.

Where can it take me?

The course is designed to help you extend your own personal faith experience. The knowledge and insights you gather can also be applied in the context of a parish or other Catholic ministry.

Or you may choose to build on this course which can also be completed with assessment to gain a nationally accredited qualification: 11238NAT Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology offered by Institute of Faith Education (National Provider No. 31402). Talk to us for more information or see the details on our Foundations for parish course page!  The course will extend your understanding of sacraments and liturgy, Scripture, theology, mission, evangelisation, ministry and spiritual reflection. It will also equip you with practical ministry skills for supporting others in their faith journey, including coordinating or facilitating a parish team.

Course dates:

    • 14th September
    • 5th October
    • 19th October
    • 2nd November
    • 16th November
    • 30th November

All sessions are held on Saturdays, 9-11am online.

You will need a computer with internet connection and preferably a camera to participate in these small group workshops. All learning materials including readings and videos are made available online.

We are please to offer this course at the nominal fee of just $40 for participants from the Archdiocese of Brisbane. This is a one-time offer made possible with funding secured through the Catholic Foundation Annual Grants Program. Places are limited. Sign up now to secure your spot.

Do you have questions? Or would you like to sign up?

    • Call us on 07 3324 3485   or
    • email ife@bne.catholic.net.au   or
    • fill in the form:

Click here to sign up or ask us a question.