Master of Spiritual Direction

The Master of Spiritual Direction consists of 288 points comprised of:

• 96 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in the discipline of Spiritual Direction

• 24 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in the discipline of Biblical Studies

• 24 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in the discipline of Systematic Theology or in the discipline of Church History

• 96 points of Postgraduate Elective units in the disciplines of Spiritual Direction, Spirituality and Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

• Either one Capstone unit of at least 24 points in Spiritual Direction or the unit RQ9748M Minor Thesis

• Further units at the postgraduate level in the disciplines of Spiritual Direction and Spirituality.

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

Tuition Fees

$16,392 for a full-time year (6 units).

Graduates of the Master of Spiritual Direction:

• have advanced knowledge of the theological and spiritual foundations of approaches to spiritual direction in the Christian tradition, and of the relation of the discipline to broader theological studies

• have mastery of skills to reflect critically on giving guidance to an individual’s spiritual experience in the light of key themes, traditions and approaches in spirituality

• have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions and professional decisions about themes, traditions and approaches in spiritual direction

• apply knowledge of themes, traditions and approaches in spiritual direction with creativity and initiative to professional practice and for further learning

• apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship.