Graduate Diploma in Spirituality

The Graduate Diploma in Spirituality allows students to explore their own spiritual experience in light of theological scholarship in spirituality. It provides a substantial foundation for further study. Graduates are able to articulate insights for Christian practice and identity.

Overseas students

CRICOS N/A

Study modes

Classroom, Mixed, Online

Duration

1 year full-time
Up to 3 years part-time

Sample Course Structure

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.

Course details

The Graduate Diploma in Spirituality consists of 144 points at postgraduate level including:

  1. 96 points of units in the disciplines of Spirituality and/or Spiritual Direction; and
  2. 48 additional postgraduate points.
Unit ID Unit Field/Discipline
DS8002W

DS8002W Patterns in the Practice of Spirituality

DS Spirituality
DS9205W

DS9205W Action and Contemplation: The Art of Christian Engagement

DS Spirituality

2 Units of Choice

Unit of Choice
DS9202W

DS9202W Art of Contemplative Practice 2

DS Spirituality
DS8201W

DS8201W Art of Contemplative Practice 1

DS Spirituality

The Graduate Diploma in Spirituality consists of 144 points at postgraduate level including:

  1. 96 points of units in the disciplines of Spirituality and/or Spiritual Direction; and
  2. 48 additional postgraduate points.

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent, or a Graduate Certificate.

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 Spirituality 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 Spirituality can be completed within the maximum 3 years allowed when students choose to enrol in 1 unit per semester.

Learning outcomes

Course achievements

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Spirituality:

  1. have engaged with personal spiritual experience in light of key themes and approaches in spirituality;
  2. have skills and capacities in research, reflection and communication of key themes and approaches in spirituality;
  3. have knowledge of the dynamics of the spiritual life through reflection on personal spiritual experience, integrated with key themes and approaches in spirituality; and
  4. apply key themes and approaches in Christian spirituality to understanding life, work and community.

Graduate Pathways

Future study options

Graduates may be eligible to proceed to a Masters award.

Where will this take me?

Vocational Possibilities

FAQs

Fees

Key Dates

Timetable

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