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Graduate Diploma in Spirituality

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:

  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.
Course Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Spirituality consists of 144 points at postgraduate level including at least 96 points in the discipline of Spirituality or Spiritual Direction.

Admission Criteria

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

Duration
  • Full-time: 1 year
  • Part-time: 3 years
Modes

Available in classroom, mixed and online modes.

2025 Tuition Fees

$3,268 per 24-point unit.

Fees are subject to change from year to year.

For more information, please visit the Fees page.

Additional Information
Page last updated at 3:20pm on 26 November 2024