Master of Spiritual Direction 72 months Postgraduate Program By University of Divinity |Top Universities
Program Duration

72 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Theology, Divinity and Religious StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Students will 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 through this course. Students will gain 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; gain skills to reflect critically on giving guidance to an individual’s spiritual experience in the light of key themes, traditions and approaches in spirituality; obtain 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 as well as relevant theological and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Students will 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 through this course. Students will gain 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; gain skills to reflect critically on giving guidance to an individual’s spiritual experience in the light of key themes, traditions and approaches in spirituality; obtain 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 as well as relevant theological and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship. 

Admission requirements

79+
6+
58+

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More programs from the university

Teaching at the University of Divinity is structured around four broad fields of study: Humanities, Biblical Studies, Christian Thought & History, and Theology: Mission and Ministry. Depending on the study program you choose, you will study units across these four study areas. A complete list of units can be found on the university’s website.

If you have a degree from another university, a Victorian Certificate of Education, International Baccalaureate or equivalent, you will be eligible to study at undergraduate level. Applicants who have the Victorian Certificate of Education are also eligible to apply for all undergraduate courses. If you don’t meet these requirements, you may be able to apply to enter the Diploma in Theology program in advance of further undergraduate study.


Postgraduate qualifications available from the University of Divinity are listed below. For more information about the applications process, visit the university’s website.

  • Master of Biblical Studies
  • Master of Church History
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Divinity
  • Master of Education and Theology
  • Master of Pastoral Care
  • Master of Philosophical Studies
  • Master of Spiritual Direction
  • Master of Spirituality
  • Master of Theological Studies
  • Master of Theology
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Theology

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