THL415 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (32)

CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)

Duration: Two sessions

Abstract:

This is a research subject in which the student writes a dissertation, approved by an appointed supervisor, showing awareness of scholarly debate and involving critical analysis of relevant materials in one of the following specialist theological fields: Biblical Studies; Systematic Theology; Church History; or Mission and Pastoral Studies. The dissertation should demonstrate the student's capacity to assemble material and argue a case at an advanced level. The dissertation is written over two semesters and is to be a minimum of 15,000 and a maximum of 20,000 words in length.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	Canberra
Internal	United Theological College
Distance	Canberra
Distance	United Theological College
Session 2
Internal	Canberra
Internal	United Theological College
Distance	Canberra
Distance	United Theological College

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL415

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be able to demonstrate an understanding of a specialist theological field;
- be able to develop an appropriate bibliography;
- be able to demonstrate a capacity to assemble and argue research at an advanced level;
- be able to discuss and defend premises; and
- be able to demonstrate advanced competence in methods of theological research.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Having selected the topic, students will be guided by the supervisor.

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