Overview

With the Master of Pastoral and Spiritual Care from University of Divinity students broaden their knowledge and skills and deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Pastoral and Spiritual Care:

have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in philosophy, and of the relation of philosophy to broader theological studies

have mastery of methodologies for historical and critical analysis of philosophical texts

have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection in philosophy, with awareness of implications for and applications to historical and contemporary issues and contexts, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning

articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in philosophy to specialist and non-specialist audiences

apply relevant philosophical and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Studies

Systematic Theology

Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Research Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 22 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree
Graduate Certificate from the University of Divinity.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9804 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

9804 AUD / year

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Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Adelaide

Funding

Scholarships Information

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