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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.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Spirituality are able to demonstrate:

  1. a critical awareness of issues pertaining to the study of theology and especially spirituality as an academic discipline;
  2. a competent and integrated understanding of the major historical periods within the history of Christian spirituality by identifying various movements, spiritual schools, and relevant classical spirituality literature using advanced skills in exegesis, historical and theological methodologies;
  3. creativity and initiative in integrating knowledge and skills in Spirituality with the various disciplines of theology including Biblical Studies, and apply them to new situations in professional ministry and/or further learning;
  4. the ability to communicate key ideas and apply problem-solving techniques at an advanced level especially in regard to Spirituality;
  5. the development of skills relevant to tertiary study in the humanities; to read, think, and interpret critically; to write coherently, with the ability to develop an argument drawing on a range of appropriate resources; to work cooperatively as part of a group; and to present information orally;
  6. skilled use of electronic databases, journals and other scholarly literature;
  7. the ability to plan and execute a substantial research essay, integrative essay, supervised project, or theological synthesis;
  8. highly developed skills in and mastery of the discipline of Spirituality.

What is involved to complete the Master of Spirituality?

The Master of Spirituality consists of 288 points comprised of:

  1. 96 points of Foundational units in three disciplines from at least two Fields including 48 points in the discipline of Spirituality
  2. 96 points of Elective units in the discipline of Spirituality
  3. 24 points of Elective units in any discipline
  4. One Capstone unit of at least 24 points in the discipline of Spirituality or in synthesis with it
  5. Further Foundational or Elective units to make a total of 288 points.
  6. 192 points of the 288 points must be in the discipline of Spirituality.

Entry Requirements

Master of Spirituality is open to any applicant who:

  • has successfully completed an undergraduate degree or an approved equivalent.

 

 

FEES AND MORE INFORMATION

$2,640 per unit | More information about this award can be found on the University of Divinity website.

Course Duration

2 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Overseas Students

n/a

Financial Assistance

Australian citizens are eligible for FEE-HELP, the Australian Government’s student loans scheme

Completion Requirements

Twelve 24-point units

Field of Study