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The Graduate Diploma of Ageing and Pastoral Studies equips graduates with the professional knowledge and skills to confidently deliver effective and sensitive pastoral care for older people, ensuring their receive the spiritual support they need across a wide range of settings.
The course also prepares graduates to move into a leadership role within pastoral and community settings, and in the aged care industry for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care.
Option
Can’t commit to a Graduate Diploma? One option is to stop midway in your course and attain a Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Pastoral Studies. You can pick your studies up and complete your Graduate Diploma later on when life changes again.
We also offer a Masters of Ageing and Pastoral Studies.
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Online (Distance Education)
Applicants for the Graduate Diploma of Ageing and Pastoral Studies must meet the following Admission Requirements:
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree (or AQF equivalent) in either Theology, Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent;
OR - Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Pastoral Studies, or an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent.
Graduate Diploma of Ageing and Pastoral Studies (64)
Core Subjects (40):
- THL445 Foundations for Pastoral and Spiritual Care of Older People
- THL446 Pastoral and Spiritual Care of Older People
- THL451 Theological and Ethical Issues for People in Later Life
- GER402 Ageing Bodies, Ageing Minds
- WEL424 Loss, Grief and Palliative Care for Older People
Restricted Electives (24)
Choose three subjects (24) from the following:
- THL400 Pastoral Counselling Skills
- THL435 Applied Pastoral Theology
- THL444 Pastoral and Spiritual Care in Residential and Community Aged Care Settings
- THL521 Theological Ethics for the Helping Professions
- THL530 Social Research Methods for Pastoral Studies
- THL564 Mental Health Challenges for Pastoral and Spiritual Care
- THL566 Pastoral Practice in Ageing: Politics, Policy and Principles
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AGEING AND PASTORAL STUDIES (4 SUBJECTS)
- Foundations for Pastoral and Spiritual Care of Older People
- Pastoral and Spiritual Care of Older People
- Theological and Ethical Issues for People in Later Life
and either
- Ageing Bodies, Ageing Minds;
OR - Loss, Grief and Palliative Care for Older People
This course encourages students to seek practical experience and opportunities for hands-on learning in their relevant context.
This course includes emphasis on group sharing and discussion through the online forum.
When you study a Graduate Diploma of Ageing and Pastoral Studies, you will add significant value to your educational and work experience. For example, having a sound foundation in the theory and practice of ageing, spirituality and pastoral care will enhance your effectiveness and build capacity within your organisation.
