THL415 Theology Honours Project/Dissertation (32)

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.

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

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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
Two sessions	HD/FL	School of Theology

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

Learning Outcomes

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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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.