Master of Spirituality
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 Spirituality (MSp) 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 Content | Type | Points |
| Units in three disciplines from at least two fields, including 48 points in the disciplines of Spirituality or Spiritual Direction | Foundational | 96 |
| Units in the discipline of Spirituality or Spiritual Direction | Elective | |
| Postgraduate elective units in any discipline | 24 | |
| Either XS9906C Masters Capstone Unit: Spirituality Today or RQ9748M Minor Thesis | Capstone or Minor Thesis | 24 or 48 |
| Further units in any discipline | 75 or 48 | |
| Course rules and restrictions At least 192 points must be taken in the disciplines of Spirituality or Spiritual Direction |
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a 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 144 points may be granted towards this award. Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.