THL560 Issues in Ageing and Pastoral Studies: Project (16)
AbstractThis subject provides an opportunity for students to undertake theological reflection on ageing through a 10,000 word research project related to an issue in ageing and pastoral studies in which the student advances theoretical and/or practical foundations for ageing, spirituality and pastoral care concerns. It builds on and applies the foundations and methods acquired in THL530 Social Research Methods for Pastoral Studies. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Online | Canberra Campus | Session 2 | Online | Canberra Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL560
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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Two session | HD/FL | School of Theology |
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Enrolment restrictionsMaster of Arts (Ageing and Pastoral Studies) |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a high order of skill in planning and implementing a research project; - be able to demonstrate an advanced ability to communicate and contextualise the ageing and pastoral studies project; - be able to validate awareness and sensitivity to ethical issues arising from the project in ageing and pastoral studies; - be able to produce a thorough, carefully reasoned report which demonstrates an in-depth understanding of a specific area of knowledge or inquiry; and - be able to demonstrate effective reference and critical engagement with the relevant literature.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: The supervisor will give guidance to the student in the following areas:
- management of a research project;
- literature reviews and surveys;
- collection and analysis of data;
- evaluation and interpretation of analysis;
- written presentation of research findings;
- professional issues associated with research, including ethics and supervision; and
- preparation for publishing findings in appropriate journals. |
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.