Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction

The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction 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.
a) have knowledge of the history, theory, content and dynamics of the Christian spirituality;
b) have knowledge of the art of spiritual direction, including the necessary dispositions of the spiritual director and key skills required;
c) apply skills of spiritual direction under supervision;
d) apply skills of spiritual direction within a range of contexts including retreats.