Partnership for Professional Practice

The Partnership of Professional Practice (PPP) brings together two important programs of the University of Divinity, designed to equip practitioners for professional and pastoral settings. These programs are offered as part of the University’s courses, hosted by Whitley College and can be undertaken by students enrolled through any of its colleges.
The Partnership of Professional Practice (PPP) brings together two important programs of the University of Divinity, designed to equip practitioners for professional and pastoral settings. These programs are offered as part of the University’s courses, hosted by Whitley College and can be undertaken by students enrolled through any of its colleges.

Professional Supervision

The Professional Supervision (PS) program equips practitioners to support others in ministry, chaplaincy, education, health, and spiritual direction. It nurtures reflective, accountable, and sustaining practice that enables both personal and professional growth. The program is also delivered in a CALD LOTE setting, making it accessible to leaders whose first language is not English and those serving in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. This delivery stream honours your culture, supports your learning journey, and equips you to lead with confidence in complex and diverse contexts.

Clinical Pastoral Education

The Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program is designed for those serving in ministry, chaplaincy, education, health, or spiritual direction. Through guided practice and reflection, students engage deeply with the art of pastoral care in real-world settings. The program develops spiritual and professional maturity, strengthening the capacity to offer compassionate, ethical, and contextually aware care.

Your learning. Your path. Your home college.

Delivered through the Partnership for Professional Practice and hosted by Whitley College, these programs can be studied through any of the University of Divinity colleges, enabling you to stay connected with your home college while you study.