Graduate Diploma in Spirituality
Students
Available to
- Domestic
- Offshore
Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 3 years
Modes
- Classroom
- Mixed
- Online
Units
6 units
Intake
- February
- July
AQF 08
CRICOS
N/A
The Graduate Diploma in Spirituality (GDS) 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:
- have engaged with personal spiritual experience in light of key themes and approaches in spirituality;
- have skills and capacities in research, reflection and communication of key themes and approaches in spirituality;
- have knowledge of the dynamics of the spiritual life through reflection on personal spiritual experience, integrated with key themes and approaches in spirituality;
- apply key themes and approaches in Christian spirituality to understanding life, work and community.
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Spirituality consists of 144 points.
| Course Content | Points |
| Spirituality or Spiritual Direction units | 96 |
| Units in any discipline | 48 |
Admission criteria
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Tuition fees
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information, please visit our fees page.
| 2026 | 2025 |
| $3,384 per 24-point unit | $3,268 per 24-point unit |
Credit
Credit of up to 72 points may be granted towards this award. Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.