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Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction provides formation for the ministry of spiritual direction. Students explore the dynamics of Christian spirituality through reflection on their personal experience and integration of this with insights from the literature.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$19,032 per year

About this course

The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction provides formation for the ministry of spiritual direction. Students explore the dynamics of Christian spirituality through reflection on their personal experience and integration of this with insights from the literature. Graduates are equipped for the ministry of spiritual direction in the particular tradition.

Entry requirements

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

Study locations

Whitley College

Yarra Theological Union

Course structure

The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction provides formation for the ministry of spiritual direction. Students explore the dynamics of Christian spirituality through reflection on their personal experience and integration of this with insights from the literature. Graduates are equipped for the ministry of spiritual direction in the particular tradition.
a) have knowledge of the history, theory, content and dynamics of the Christian spirituality;
b) have knowledge of the art of spiritual direction, including the necessary dispositions of the spiritual director and key skills required;
c) apply skills of spiritual direction under supervision;
d) apply skills of spiritual direction within a range of contexts including retreats.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Divinity.
90.9%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
85.7%
Teaching scale
89.2%
Employed full-time
$69.8k
Average salary