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THL585 Religious and Values Education: Research Project (16)

Abstract

This subject is the principal research subject in the Master of Arts (Religious and Values Education) course. It is designed to enhance academic and professional development of students working in the field of religious and values education, and to equip graduates with analytic and conceptual competencies. Research is undertaken on an approved topic in a chosen field of religious and values education. The student will be expected to demonstrate the use of appropriate research methodology, critical reflection, and written and oral communication skills through the preparation and presentation of a substantial research paper.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 3
DistanceCanberra Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL585
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Theology

Assumed Knowledge

THL470, THL471, THL472, THL473, THL474, THL479 and either THL580 or THL581

Enrolment restrictions

Master of Arts (Religious and Values Education) Articulated Set

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate higher order skills in planning and implementing a research project
  • be able to discuss, analyse, and reflect critically on issues arising from their study in the chosen field of religious and values education
  • be able to analyse and synthesise an argument
  • be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the literature relevant to their research question
  • be able to reflect critically on the literature relevant to their research question
  • be able to demonstrate professional academic relationship skills through interaction with their supervisor
  • be able to demonstrate independent research, organisation, and written and oral communication skills through the preparation and presentation of a substantial research paper in the chosen field of religious and values education

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • development of a research question (the student, in consultation with the lecturer, will develop an appropriate research question in a chosen field of religious and values education)
  • guided reading, interpretation and analysis of texts
  • ethics approval as appropriate
  • regular communication between the student and the supervisor during the preparation of the paper

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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.