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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.
| Course Structure | Points |
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| Postgraduate foundational units in three disciplines from at least two fields, including 48 points in the disciplines of Spirituality or Spiritual Direction | 96 |
| Postgraduate elective units in the disciplines of Spirituality or Spiritual Direction | 96 |
| Postgraduate elective units in any discipline | 24 |
Either:
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| Further postgraduate units in any discipline | |
Course Rules and Restrictions
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Locations and modes
Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
Roman CatholicEast Melbourne VICOnline (off-shore students only) mode-
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
Minimum academic requirement
One of:
- An undergraduate degree
- A Graudate Certificate
- A Graduate Diploma
Probationary admission is not available.
Credit
Credit of up to 144 points may be granted towards this award.
Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
Fee summary
The Master of Spirituality requires the completion of 288 points (12 standard postgraduate units).
Fees for 2026 are $3,384 per standard unit or $20,304 for a full-time year (6 units). The total cost of the course at 2026 fees is $40,608.
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.
