Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction

at University of Divinity

The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction consists of 144 points comprised of one of the following programs:

Program 1: Wellspring

Candidates must complete the units:

• DS8201W Art of Contemplative Practice

• DD8202W Art of Spiritual Companioning I

• DD8203W Art of Spiritual Companioning II

A further 24 points.

Program 2: Siloam

Candidates must complete the units:

• Either DD8701Y: Religious Experience and the Christian Spiritual Tradition I (Full-time) or DD8711Y: Religious Experience and the Christian Spiritual Tradition I (Part-time)

• Either DD8703Y: Personal Awareness and Human Development I (Full-time) or

• DD8713Y: Personal Awareness and Human Development I (Part-time)

• Either DD8705Y: Spiritual Direction Practicum I (Full-time) or

• DD8715Y: Spiritual Direction Practicum I (Part-time)

The three units above must be completed concurrently.

• Either DD8702Y: Religious Experience and the Christian Spiritual Tradition II (Full-time) or DD8712Y: Religious Experience and the Christian Spiritual Tradition II (Part-time)

• Either DD8704Y: Personal Awareness and Human Development II (Full-time) or

• DD8714Y: Personal Awareness and Human Development II (Part-time)

Either DD8706Y: Spiritual Direction Practicum II (Full-time) or DD8716Y: Spiritual Direction Practicum II (Part-time)

The three units above must be completed concurrently

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

Tuition Fees

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

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction:

• have knowledge of the history, theory, content and dynamics of the Christian spirituality;

• have knowledge of the art of spiritual direction, including the necessary dispositions of the spiritual director and key skills required;

• apply skills of spiritual direction under supervision;

• apply skills of spiritual direction within a range of contexts including retreats.