THL612 Masters Honours Research (Theology) FT (64)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
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 |
| Internal | United Theological College |
| Distance | Canberra |
| Distance | United Theological College | Session 2 |
| Internal | United Theological College |
| Distance | United Theological College |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL612
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 determined by the Faculty and/or 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;
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.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.