Guided Research in Theology

Abstract

The principal purpose of this subject is to provide students intending to progress beyond the Graduate Diploma of Theology to the Master of Theology with an experience in guided research. As a result, enrolment in this subject requires the approval of the Subject Coordinator. The subject facilitates the exploration of an approved topic in a chosen theological subdiscipline, to be determined in consultation with the Subject Coordinator. Students are expected to demonstrate the use of appropriate methodology, research, writing and communication skills, normally through the preparation of a substantial essay.

Syllabus

The development of an approved research topic in consultation with a supervisorGuided reading and critical analysis of relevant textsRegular contact between student and supervisor during the development of the researchHermeneutics, critical methodology and close attention to texts

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of an issue in a particular theological subdiscipline arising from the investigation of an approved research topic;

be able to demonstrate critical appraisal of literature relevant to their research topic;

be able to demonstrate advanced dialogical skills in developing and exploring an appropriate research project; and

be able to demonstrate self-guided learning, including advanced research, writing and communication skills.

Assumed knowledge

Students enrolling in this subject should be near the completion of their Graduate Diploma of Theology with a Distinction average and should have completed all core subjects within the course.

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed subject THL341.

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