Master of Spiritual Direction
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. Course learning outcomes Graduates of the Master of Spiritual Direction: have advanced knowledge of the theological…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Spiritual Direction:
- 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
- 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
- have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions and professional decisions about themes, traditions and approaches in spiritual direction
- apply knowledge of themes, traditions and approaches in spiritual direction with creativity and initiative to professional practice and for further learning
- apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship.
Course structure
The Master of Spiritual Direction consists of 288 points comprised of:
96 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in the discipline of Spiritual Direction
24 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in the discipline of Biblical Studies
24 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in the discipline of Systematic Theology or in the discipline of Church History
96 points of Postgraduate Elective 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 units at the postgraduate level in the disciplines of Spiritual Direction and Spirituality.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band below 6.0; TOEFL Academic: 550 with a Test of Written English score of at least 4.5; TOEFL Internet: 79 including at least 21 (Writing), 12 (Listening), 13 (Reading), 18 (Speaking); PTE Academic: 58 with no communicative skill score below 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Divinity, founded in 1910, is an education provider based in Victoria. The University offers diplomas, undergraduate degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas, postgraduate degrees and higher degrees by research- at levels 5 to 10 of the Australian Qualifications Framework. The University has over 30 regional partners.Â
