Religious Education Part 1 AQ
A brand-new travel AQ course is on the way! Trent University is excited to announce that we are partnering with G/Hardy Tours to offer a unique Experiential Learning Journey and Additional Qualification (AQ) course in Sicily and Malta in July 2026.
This opportunity is open to educators, their friends, and family members - even if they are not enrolling in the AQ course. The trip will blend immersive travel experiences with opportunities for spiritual enrichment, community building, and professional development.
Registration open on March 1st
Course Dates: July 6 - July 31, 2026
Travel Dates: July 6 - July 15, 2026
Course Registration: Register on Trent's AQ website
Course fee: $650*
Travel Registration: Register on G/Hardy Tours' website
Travel fee: Review content on travel agency's website
*$25 discount for Trent grads & returning AQ, ABQ & PQP students. OSAP pending.
Course Description
Rooted in the mission of Catholic education, this hybrid course combines online learning with an immersive, guided study tour abroad. This unique approach allows participants to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith through both academic study and lived experience.
This course offers a multi-day experiential learning journey abroad to Sicily and Malta, where participants will explore the rich historical, cultural, and spiritual heritage of the Catholic tradition. Guided by course facilitators, candidates will visit significant religious sites, engage in prayer and reflection, and participate in discussions that connect these experiences to contemporary Catholic education. This pilgrimage-style component fosters a profound sense of community and spiritual growth, setting the stage for meaningful learning throughout the course. Following the study tour, participants will continue their learning through interactive online modules. These sessions provide a balance of theory and practice, examining key dimensions of Catholic education, including Scripture and its application in the classroom, Catholic Social Teaching and the call to justice, and the role of prayer, sacrament, and spiritual leadership in building faith communities. Candidates will develop practical strategies to engage students in experiences of prayer, service, and Gospel living.
This course is accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers.