Master of Pastoral and Spiritual Care
Students
Available to
- Domestic
- Offshore
Duration
- Full-time: 2 years
- Part-time: 6 years
Modes
- Classroom
- Mixed
- Online
Units
12 units
Intake
- February
- July
AQF 09
CRICOS
N/A
The Master of Pastoral and Spiritual Care enables students to apply an advanced body of knowledge and skill in pastoral care in relation to broader theological studies. Students broaden their knowledge and skills and deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare themselves for professional practice and further learning.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Pastoral and Spiritual Care:
- have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in pastoral care, and of the relation of pastoral care to broader theological studies
- have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical skills applicable to pastoral care
- have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of approaches and methodologies in pastoral care, with awareness of implications and application to contemporary issues in professional ministry, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning
- articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in pastoral care to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- apply relevant skills in pastoral care through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship.
Course structure
The Master of Pastoral and Spiritual Care consists of 288 points.
| Course Content | Type | Points |
| Biblical Studies units | Foundational | 24 |
| Systematic Theology units | Foundational | 24 |
| Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies units | Foundational | 24 |
| Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies units | Foundational or Elective | 72 |
| Either: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies elective units or a Research Methodology unit (either RQ9012Z or DP9734W or an equivalent); and RQ9748M Minor Thesis | Elective or Research units | 72 |
| XS9904C Masters Capstone Unit: Pastoral Ministry Today | Capstone | 24 |
| Further units in any discipline | 48 |
Admission criteria
One of:
- An undergraduate degree
- Graduate Certificate from the University of Divinity.
Probationary admission is not available.
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 144 points may be granted towards this award. Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
Exemption without credit may be available as follows:
| Prior qualification or training | Maximum credit | Specific application |
| Professional experience | 48 | A candidate who has at least two years’ full-time (or part-time equivalent) pastoral or ministry experience may be exempted from the requirement to complete 48 points of postgraduate units in Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies. The candidate must still complete 288 points. |