This two-year Diploma is aimed at students who would like to learn the skills of contemplative spiritual direction or accompaniment. Students who enrol in the Graduate Diploma through Uniting College will complete the same course as the Dayspring Diploma in Spiritual Direction but will complete more weighted assessment items. The units include:

DD8740Z Contemplative Stance and Soul Care
CH8740Z History of Contemplative and Apophatic Spirituality
DD8741Z Spiritual Direction Praxis 1
DD8743Z Beyond Beginnings of Spiritual Direction 1
DD9743Z Beyond Beginnings of Spiritual Direction 2
DD8742Z Spiritual Direction Praxis 2

Accredited Higher Education Course
Enrollment for the Higher Education qualifications is through Uniting College of Leadership & Theology. Fees can be paid up front to UCLT or deferred into the FEE HELP Scheme for payment. 

Tuition components
  • One residential week in each semester
  • Residentials will focus on both content and supervision
  • One day per month in each semester - content and practicum work 
  • Online learning and Individual Study

Requirements
The program provides training in spiritual direction for Christian ministry.  Therefore, applicants will need:
  • A commitment to personal and spiritual development in oneself and others.
  • Introductory working knowledge of Christian theology. (Prior completion of units in theology or biblical studies relevant to your tradition)
  • Significant life experience
  • Two professional recommendations.
  • Scan of the highest educational qualification received
  • Some experience of spiritual accompaniment work.

Distance Mode
Online participation possible for those in rural areas or outside Western Australia. In-person attendance at residentials is required.

To apply for an interview please complete the application and reccomendation forms below and email them to [email protected]. All enquiries are confidential.