Graduate Diploma in Spirituality

Summary information

Postnominals

GDSp

Colleges where it can be studied

• Pilgrim Theological College
• Stirling Theological College
• Whitley College

CRICOS code

N/A

Overseas students

No

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma

Study load

• Part-time
• Full-time

Study mode

• Online
• Blended (combination of Online and Face-to-face)
• Face-to-face

Duration

One year full-time or up to three years part-time.

Cost of study

The Graduate Diploma in Spirituality requires completion of 6 standard postgraduate units. Fees for 2021 are $2,640 per standard unit or $15,840 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 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.

Course learning outcomes

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;
4. apply key themes and approaches in Christian spirituality to understanding life, work and community.

Follow on study

Admission

Admission dates

• Admissions for first semester 2021 close on Friday 12 February 2021.
• Admissions for second semester 2021 close on Friday 16 July 2021.

Admission criteria

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

Course structure

The Graduate Diploma in Spirituality consists of 144 points comprised of:

• 96 points in the discipline of Spirituality; and
• a further 48 points.

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 66 Graduate Diploma in Spirituality, 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.

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