Graduate Certificate in Ignatian Spirituality
The Graduate Certificate Ignatian Spirituality enables students to acquire foundational understanding of Ignatian Spirituality.
Our Pathways and Courses
Jesuit College of Spirituality (JCS) is a work of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus and one of eleven colleges of the University of Divinity. JCS is Australia’s only University College which specialises in the study of Spirituality. When students study at JCS they enter into a 480 year old academic tradition begun by St. Ignatius of Loyola and his companions all graduates of the University of Paris. A student at JCS may choose a course of study from four available pathways: Spirituality, Spiritual Direction, Supervision and Leadership. As a postgraduate college, JCS provides courses of study from Graduate Certificate to opportunities for research projects to the level of PhD.
SPIRITUALITY: Drawing on the wisdom of the Ignatian tradition, the study of Spirituality equips students to meet the personal and social challenges of our time. On this pathway students will deepen their knowledge of God and self. The Ignatian approach to spirituality and spiritual formation joins contemplation to action. It is grounded in a personal relationship with God/Christ, lived in the world and addresses the contemporary needs and issues of our time. This pathway is ecumenical in its appeal to all Christians, and adapts to each person’s uniqueness.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION: The Spiritual Direction pathway, Arrupe®, is designed to prepare spiritual directors to facilitate the practice of accompanying people as they attempt to deepen their relationship with the divine. Unique to Jesuit College of Spirituality, students receive training and formation in how to direct and make use of the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola (30-day or 30-week) in spiritual direction. This program is recognised by the Province of the Society of Jesus (Australia-New Zealand).
SUPERVISION: Our contemporary social and cultural contexts reveal the need for accredited supervision of those working in the ministry, clinical and leadership settings. There is a long and rich history of accompaniment within the Ignatian tradition. Drawing on the best practices of this rich tradition and the requirements of community professional standards, students will receive the training and skills for professional practice as supervisors. Graduates of the Diploma of Supervision will be eligible to apply for accreditation with the Australasian Association of Supervision (AAOS).
LEADERSHIP: This pathway is designed for senior and executive leaders across a broad range of professions including companies, schools, hospitals and community organisations. Drawing on the lessons of a 480-year old company, the Society of Jesus, students will develop self-awareness and the professional knowledge and skills to lead in any contemporary setting. You will enhance your own capacity to discern and act decisively to lead and inspire others to be individuals who build teams and communities that are innovative, productive and resilient.
Unit Fees
Students enrolled for academic credit | $2,640
Audit students (not for academic credit) | $1,320
Higher Degree by Research (per semester) | $6,144-$9,192 (FTE)
2020 Enrolment Period
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2020 Class Timetable
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2019 Course Brochure
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2020 Audit Form
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Course List
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Graduate Certificate in Divinity
The Graduate Certificate in Divinity allows students to explore areas of interest in divinity and its associated disciplines. It serves as an introduction to the broad field of study of theology or philosophy and disciplines which are associated with them.
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership allows students to focus on the spirituality of organisations and to integrate spirituality, leadership and organisational transformation. Graduates are equipped to meet the challenge of new moral imperatives facing the world.
Graduate Certificate in Spirituality
The Graduate Certificate in Spirituality allows students to understand personal spiritual experience through introductory study of themes and approaches in Christian spirituality. It serves as a foundation for further study in spirituality or spiritual direction. Graduates are able to articulate insights for Christian practice and identity.
Graduate Certificate in Supervision
The Graduate Certificate in Supervision forms people to become supervisors of spiritual directors, healthcare workers or pastoral ministers. It educates students to develop ministry skills, personal awareness and pastoral competencies in others.
Graduate Diploma in Spirituality
The Graduate Diploma in Spirituality 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.
Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction
The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction that provides formation for the ministry of spiritual direction. Students explore the dynamics of Christian spirituality through reflection on their personal experience and integration of this with insights from the literature. Graduates are equipped for the ministry of spiritual direction in the particular tradition.
Graduate Diploma in Supervision
The Graduate Diploma in Supervision provides advanced multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills in the supervision of individuals and groups in the helping professions.
Graduate Diploma in Theology
The Graduate Diploma in Theology allows students to explore areas of interest in theology. It provides a substantial foundation for further study and a means of engaging Christian thought and traditions. Graduates are able to articulate insights for Christian practice and identity.
Master of Spiritual Direction
The Master of Spiritual Direction enables students to acquire a deep and broad understanding of key themes and methodologies in spiritual direction and to integrate knowledge of the field.
Master of Spirituality
The Master of Spirituality enables students to acquire a deep and broad understanding of key themes and methodologies in spirituality and to integrate knowledge of the field.
Master of Theological Studies
The Master of Theological Studies enables students to apply an advanced body of knowledge in theology and its associated disciplines. Students broaden their knowledge and skills and deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.
Master of Philosophy
The Master of Philosophy is a higher degree by research. The purpose of the Master of Philosophy is to qualify individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for research and scholarship, and as a pathway for possible further study.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy is a higher degree by research. The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy is to qualify individuals who apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge, in one or more areas of investigation, scholarship or professional practice.
Arrupe Program
The Arrupe® Program is the Australian Jesuit Province’s approved national program for the formation of givers of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and spiritual directors in the Ignatian tradition.
Want to find out more?
The information given in our course lists are intended as an introductory guide to students who may wish to study at Jesuit College of Spirituality. Interested students should seek an appointment at the JCS office.