Master of Spiritual Direction

The Master of Spiritual Direction enables students to acquire advanced knowledge of the theological and scriptural foundations of approaches to spiritual direction in the Christian tradition, and to apply this knowledge in professional practice.

Graduates of the Master of Spiritual Direction:

1. 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
2. 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
3. have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions and professional decisions about themes, traditions and approaches in spiritual direction
4. apply knowledge of themes, traditions and approaches in spiritual direction with creativity and initiative to professional practice and for further learning
5. apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship.

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

• 96 points of Foundational units in the discipline of Spiritual Direction
• 24 points of Foundational units in the discipline of Biblical Studies
• 24 points of Foundational units in the discipline of Systematic Theology or in the discipline of Church History
• 96 points of Elective or Praxis 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 Foundational, Elective, Praxis or Capstone units in the disciplines of Spiritual Direction and Spirituality.