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.
Study modes
Classroom, Mixed, Online
Duration
1 year full-time
Up to 4 years part-time
Unit of Choice
NOTE: The information presented in this graphic is a general guide and not a substitute for personal course advice with a Course Advisor. Please click the links on the legend to read about Whitley College units that may be included in this course.
The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction consists of 144 points comprised of:
| Unit ID | Unit | Field/Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| DD8202W | DD Spiritual Direction | |
Unit of Choice |
Unit of Choice | |
| DD8203W | DD Spiritual Direction | |
| DS8201W | DS Spirituality |
The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction consists of 144 points comprised of:
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
All applicants must meet the English admission requirements of the University of Divinity as outlined in the Admissions Policy.
Students have 3 hours of class time per standard unit they are enrolled in across the 12 teaching weeks of semester.
Students should allow an additional 10 hours for study and assessment tasks per week for each unit they are enrolled in – that is 13 hours per unit per week.
The full-time study load for the Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction is 3 units per semester which is a commitment of 39 hours per week.
Depending on the time available for study, students can choose to study part-time by enrolling in 1 to 2 units per semester. The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction can be completed within the maximum 3 years allowed if students choose to enrol in 1 unit per semester. Please note the 2 Spiritual Companioning units required for this course are year-long double units taken one after the other.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction:
Graduates may be eligible to proceed to a Masters award.
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