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.
Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Structure:
Six (6) units of study at postgraduate level, as follows:
DD8701Y or DD8711Y: Religious Experience and the Christian Spiritual Tradition I
DD8702Y or DD8712Y: Religious Experience and the Christian Spiritual Tradition II
DD8703Y or DD8713Y: Personal Awareness and Human Development I
DD8704Y or DD8714Y: Personal Awareness and Human Development II
DD8705Y or DD8715Y: Spiritual Direction Practicum I
DD8706Y or DD8716Y: Spiritual Direction Practicum II
Normal Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time
Articulation: Master of Spirituality or Master of Spiritual Direction (available through other UD Colleges – not available at YTU)
