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 comprised of:
- 72 points of Postgraduate Foundational units comprised of:
- 24 in the discipline of Biblical Studies
- 24 points in the discipline of Systematic Theology
- 24 points in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
- 72 points of Postgraduate units in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
- A Capstone unit of at least 24 points
- Further units at postgraduate level that must include either:
- at least 72 points of additional Postgraduate Elective units in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies; or
- a 24 point Research Methodology unit (either DP9034S or RQ9012C or an equivalent) and the unit RQ9748M Minor Thesis
Admission Criteria
- Successful completion of a undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Duration
- Full-time: within 2 years
- Part-time: within 6 years
2024 Timetable
The 2024 Timetable will be available late October. Click here to view the 2024 timetable.
2024 Unit Fees
- $3,172 per 24-point unit
Payment Options
- FEE-HELP: This course is eligible for FEE-HELP
- Upfront Payment: If you are paying Upfront, via BPay or Credit Card, payment of fees is arranged at enrolment. An invoice will be emailed during the enrolment or reenrolment process
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Further Information
- Master of Pastoral and Spiritual Care on the University of Divinity website
- Regulation 70