The Connection between Arrupe and Spiritual Direction Studies at ACU
Those who are enrolled in a course of study in Spiritual Direction at ACU (and other recognised spiritual direction programs) will be eligible to apply for the Arrupe Program.
See here for more information about the Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction:
https://www.acu.edu.au/course/graduate-diploma-in-spiritual-direction
See here for more information about the Master of Spiritual Direction:
https://www.acu.edu.au/course/master-of-spiritual-direction
Note:
- Candidates will be eligible to join the Arrupe Program if they are enrolled in either the Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction or the Master of Spiritual Direction (MSD).
- All communication and administration concerning the Grad Dip Spiritual Direction and the MSD will be dealt with by ACU, and all communication and administration concerning the Arrupe Program will be dealt with by the Arrupe Coordinator. Though closely interrelated, they are separate entities.
The Arrupe® Program and qualifications other than the ACU Graduate Diploma or Master of Spiritual Direction.
We acknowledge that prospective candidates may have completed spiritual direction programs in institutions other than ACU, either in Australia or overseas. Prospective candidates who hold professional qualifications in spiritual direction will be assessed on an individual basis. The amount of supplementary studies they will be required to complete will be determined by the extent and level of studies they have already completed in theology and Ignatian spirituality.
If an applicant has minimal qualifications and experience in Ignatian spirituality, they will be required to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction.
The Arrupe Program is run under the auspices of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus and is independent of the academic award provided by ACU.
The Arrupe Program is independent of the academic award.