THL611 Master Honours Research (Theology) PT (64)

CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)

Duration: Two sessions

Abstract:

Candidates enrolled in the Master of Theology (Honours) are required to prepare a thesis proposal, conduct approved research under supervision, and present the results of their research for examination in an academically conventional form approved by the Faculty and the University's Board of Graduate Studies. The thesis should be no less than 30,000 and no greater than 35,000 words in length.

The topic of the thesis will be worked out in consultation with an approved supervisor. The student will be expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the scholarly debate relevant to the field chosen and a capacity for both critical analysis of and constructive contribution to that debate.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	Canberra
Distance	Canberra
Session 2
Distance	Canberra

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL611

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

Enrolment restrictions:

This is a research subject. Enrolment restrictions will be individually determined by the course coordinator.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the scholarly debate relevant to the field chosen;

be able to conduct an extended literature review;

be able to demonstrate a capacity to assemble and argue research at an advanced level;

be able to demonstrate a capacity for both critical analysis of and constructive contribution to debate in the field chosen; and

be able to demonstrate advanced competence in methods of theological research.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

This is a research subject. The syllabus will be individually determined between the supervisory team and the student.

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