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MIN740 Approaches to Enquiry in Ministry (16)

Abstract

This subject covers those research strategies and methods of data collection most suited to the field of Christian Ministry and its sub-disciplines. It provides an overview of contexts within which enquiry is undertaken, and introduces candidates to the role and potential of research in the specific disciplines of Christian Ministry, history and practice.

The subject focuses on research traditions and paradigms relevant to the candidate's discipline, and the nature of the research process, including planning and designing a research project. Candidates study the use of qualitative and quantitative methods and their application to the field of Christian Ministry.

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Session 1
InternalCanberra Campus
InternalUnited Theological College
Distance*United Theological College
Session 2
InternalCanberra Campus
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Theology

Enrolment restrictions

Doctor of Ministry
Incompatible subject(s)
THL705 THL707

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the professional contexts within which the enquiry is undertaken
- be able to demonstrate familiarity with the role and potential of research in the field of Christian Ministry and/or its discipline areas
- be able to critically apply knowledge gained to define and refine their proposed area of study
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and their application to the field of Christian Ministry
- be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the ethical issues in research and their particular relevance to Christian Ministry, including recognising the significance of consent, confidentiality and other ethical considerations in relation to research
- be able to demonstrate the research skills and expertise necessary to prepare a thesis or Portfolio

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- research traditions and paradigms relevant to the chosen research project in ministry - the nature of the research process - ethics in human research and its application to research in ministry - steps in planning and designing a research project in ministry - use of quantitative methods and their application to the field of Christian Ministry - use of qualitative methods and their application to the field of Christian Ministry - use of mixture of research methods and their application to the field of Christian Ministry.

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school. This residential school will provide opportunity for the students to engage with other students and faculty with respect to issues which arise in the practice of qualitative and quantitative research. Students will also gain further teaching input from qualified lecturing staff with respect to research methodologies and practice.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.