Graduate Certificate in Ignatian Spirituality (GCIS)
The three-unit Graduate Certificate in Ignatian Spirituality is designed to meet the needs of two different groups of students:
(a) those who are seeking to become more deeply formed in Ignatian spirituality;
(b) those who are seeking initial formation to become retreat givers and spiritual directors.
This course may be studied in Melbourne or Sydney. The GCIS course description download on this page gives details of the centres at which students may study.
The basic entry requirement for both groups of students
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Ignatian Spirituality shall be open to a person who has obtained, or is qualified to obtain, a Bachelor’s degree in the University of Melbourne, or an equivalent from a university or college recognised by the Board for the purposes of the Graduate Certificate.
The pre-requisite of having made the full Spiritual Exercises
(a) A person seeking to become more deeply formed in Ignatian spirituality does not have to have made the full Spiritual Exercises as a pre-requisite.
(b) A person seeking initial formation to become a retreat giver and spiritual director must have made the full Spiritual Exercises, either as a 30-week retreat in daily life or as a 30-day retreat.
Further study
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Ignatian Spirituality, a student may apply for one of three alternative courses of study, each of which would normally consist of a further forty-five points (or three semester units) of study:
- Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction
- Graduate Diploma in Theology
- Graduate Diploma in Spirituality
The course of study for these Graduate Diplomas would be planned in discussion between the Course Coordinator and a particular student. The structure and content would depend upon the background the student has in theology and scripture.
Dean of Studies
Please contact the Dean of Studies if you are interested in applying for this course. |
Revd Dr Michael Smith SJ
Jesuit Theological College
175 Royal Parade
Parkville VIC 3052 |
smithm@mira.net
+61 3 9341 5800 |
Course Structure
The student will consult with the coordinator at the venue where the course will be studied about the choice of 15-point units to be studied (please see these outlined below).
Units
Graduate Certificate in Ignatian Spirituality (GCIS)
 |
Unit name
|
Unit Number |
Points |
Discernment and Election in the Spiritual Exercises |
PDS308/408.15 |
15 points |
Ignatian Spirituality Seminar
|
DS300.15 |
15 points |
| Ignatian Discernment and Decision-making |
DS301.15 |
15 points |
Key Meditations and Rules in the Spiritual Exercises |
PDS425.15 |
15 points |
The Weeks of the Spiritual Exercises |
PDS415.15 |
15 points |
Spiritual Exercises: Theory |
PDS405.15 |
15 points |
Spiritual Exercises: Practice |
PDS406.15 |
15 points |
Supervised Retreat Direction |
PDS410.15 |
15 points |
Group Leadership, Organisation and Spirituality |
DS302.15 |
15 points |
2010 Fee information
In 2010 the cost per unit is $1,188 for Australian students and $1,239 for International students.
If you are an Australian citizen, or hold a Permanent Humanitarian visa, you are eligible to take out a Commonwealth Government FEE-HELP loan for this course. If you wish to apply for FEE-HELP, please email the ICSPF Registrar, Helen Godsall, and she will post you an application form:
Email: helen@jtc.edu.au
Your FEE-HELP application should be lodged with ICSPF at the same time as your application form for the course.
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