Summary information
Postnominals
GDSD
CRICOS code
080411G
Colleges where it can be studied
- Jesuit College of Spirituality
- Whitley College
- Yarra Theological Union
Overseas students
Yes
AQF level
Level 8 – Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
Study load
- Part-time
- Full-time
Duration
One year full-time or up to three years part-time.
Cost of study
The GDSD requires completion of 6 standard postgraduate units. Fees for 2019 are $2,448 per standard unit or $14,688 for a full-time year (6 units).
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.
Detailed information
What this course is about
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.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction:
- have knowledge of the history, theory, content and dynamics of the Christian spirituality;
- have knowledge of the art of spiritual direction, including the necessary dispositions of the spiritual director and key skills required;
- apply skills of spiritual direction under supervision;
- apply skills of spiritual direction within a range of contexts including retreats.
Follow on study
Admission
Admission dates
Admissions for first semester 2019 close on Friday 15 February 2019.
Admissions for second semester 2019 close on Friday 19 July 2019.
Admission criteria
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
How to apply
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction consists of 144 points comprised of one of the following programs:
Program 1: Wellspring
Candidates must complete the units:
a) DS9201W Art of Contemplative Practice
b) DD8202W Art of Spiritual Direction I
c) DD8203W Art of Spiritual Direction II
d) A further 24 points.
Program 2: Ignatian
Candidates must complete the units:
a) Either DS8051J/DS8059J My Experience of the Spiritual Exercises or DS9061J/DS9069J Relational Psychodynamics
b) DD8221J/DD8229J Spiritual Exercises: Theory 1
c) DD8231J/DD8239J Spiritual Exercises: Theory 2
d) DD8241J Spiritual Exercises: Practice A
e) DD8251J Spiritual Exercises: Practice B
f) A further 24 points of elective study
Program 3: Siloam
Candidates must complete the units:
a) Either DD8701Y: Religious Experience and the Christian Spiritual Tradition I (Full-time) or DD8711Y: Religious Experience and the Christian Spiritual Tradition I (Part-time)
b) Either DD8703Y: Personal Awareness and Human Development I (Full-time) or
DD8713Y: Personal Awareness and Human Development I (Part-time)
c) Either DD8705Y: Spiritual Direction Practicum I (Full-time) or
DD8715Y: Spiritual Direction Practicum I (Part-time)
The three units above must be completed concurrently.
d) Either DD8702Y: Religious Experience and the Christian Spiritual Tradition II (Full-time) or DD8712Y: Religious Experience and the Christian Spiritual Tradition II (Part-time)
e) Either DD8704Y: Personal Awareness and Human Development II (Full-time) or
DD8714Y: Personal Awareness and Human Development II (Part-time)
f) Either DD8706Y: Spiritual Direction Practicum II (Full-time) or DD8716Y: Spiritual Direction Practicum II (Part-time)
The three units above must be completed concurrently
Academic dress
Academic gown
Black Bachelor gown
Headwear
Black trencher
Hood
None
Where to get further information
- For detailed information about this course, please consult Regulation 65 Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction, or talk to the course advisor at your chosen College.
- For further information about student support, please visit the Study page.
- Compare Universities using the Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website.