Master of Arts (Spirituality)
Why undertake the Master of Arts in Spirituality?
The study of spirituality as an academic discipline has been increasing in schools of divinity over the last decade or so. There is an increasing recognition of the importance of spirituality among the theological disciplines, not only because of its popularity among students and scholars, but because of the way in which it promises to be a truly interdisciplinary field of theological scholarship in dialogue with some of the central concerns of our time.
The Master of Arts in Spirituality does not equip a student to become a spiritual director. Those wishing to prepare for the ministry of spiritual direction should explore the Master of Arts in Spiritual Direction, details of which may be found elsewhere on the ICSPF web site.
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 |
Entry requirements
Admission to the Master of Arts in Spirituality shall be open to an applicant who has completed the Graduate Diploma in Spirituality.
Structure
Student who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Spirituality may apply to be accepted into the MCD’s MA degree. The MA is offered in two modes, namely Research and Coursework:
Master of Arts (Spirituality)
— a coursework degree that can be undertaken either as six postgraduate coursework units or as four postgraduate units plus 12,000-word research essay
OR
Master of Arts by Research
— a research degree that consists of two postgraduate units plus 25,000-word minor research thesis
The research mode requires applicants to have completed a 12,000-word essay of Distinction standard, demonstrating capacity for research. (If such an essay has not been taken elsewhere, it may be included in the GDS as the elective unit.)
As there is no provision for distance learning in this program, students must be resident in or live close to Melbourne.
2010 Fee information
In 2010 the cost per unit is $1,188 for Australian students and $1,239 for International students.
Can my tuition fees be put on FEE-HELP?
Yes – if you are an Australian citizen, or hold a Permanent Humanitarian visa, you are eligible for a Commonwealth Government FEE-HELP loan. The Commonwealth pays the MCD for your studies, and your loan is repaid through the tax system once your taxable income reaches around $40,000. Further details about FEE-HELP are given elsewhere on the ICSPF web site.
Want to know more?
General enquiries may be made to the MCD Associate Registrar at the MCD office (03 9853 3177) or by contacting the Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator of the RTI at which you would like to study. |
