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Overview
The Master of Spirituality enables students to acquire advanced understanding of the theological and spiritual foundations of spirituality, spiritual practice and spiritual growth, and to apply this knowledge of spiritual principles to individual and community life in the Christian tradition.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Spirituality:
- have advanced knowledge of the theological and spiritual foundations of spirituality, spiritual practice and spiritual growth in the Christian tradition, and of the relation of these to broader theological studies
- have mastery of skills to reflect critically on personal 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 spirituality
- apply knowledge of themes, traditions and approaches in spirituality with creativity and initiative to professional practice and 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 Spirituality consists of 288 points comprised of:
- 96 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in three disciplines from at least two fields including 48 points in the discipline of Spirituality or Spiritual Direction
- 96 points of Postgraduate Elective units in the discipline of Spirituality or Spiritual Direction
- 24 points of Postgraduate Elective units in any discipline
- Either a Capstone unit of at least 24 points in the discipline of Spirituality or in synthesis with it, or the unit RQ9748M Minor Thesis
- Further units at postgraduate level
Provided that at least 192 points are taken in the discipline of Spirituality or Spiritual Direction.
Locations and modes
Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
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Roman CatholicEast Melbourne VICOnline (off-shore students only) mode
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Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICOnline (off-shore students only) mode
Duration
The standard full-time duration of the Master of Spirituality is two years. The Master of Spirituality must be completed in not less than two years and not more than six years from the date on which the course is commenced
| Standard full-time | 2 years |
| Maximum part-time | 6 years |
Admission criteria
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Fee summary
The Master of Spirituality requires the completion of 12 standard postgraduate units. Fees for 2025 are $3,268 per standard unit or $19,608 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.
