THL650 Theology Coursework Masters Dissertation (32)
Abstract
Students conduct approved research under supervision, and present the results of their research for examination in an academically conventional form. The dissertation shall be up to 25,000 words in length.
The topic of the dissertation will be worked out in consultation with an approved supervisor. The student will be expected to demonstrate advanced 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 Location
Session 1 | Online | Canberra Campus | Online | United Theological College | On Campus | Canberra Campus | On Campus | United Theological College | Session 2 | Online | Canberra Campus | Online | United Theological College | On Campus | United Theological College |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL650
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
|
|
Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
---|
Two sessions | HD/FL | School of Theology |
|
|
Enrolment restrictions
Master of Theology Students only |
|
|
Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scholarly debate relevant to the chosen field of research, including the understanding of recent developments in the field
- be able to demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the major theological sub-discipline of their research
- be able to demonstrate cognitive and technical skills to design, use and evaluate research and research methods
- be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research
|
|
|
SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- This is a research subject. The syllabus will be individually determined between the supervisory team and the student.
|
|
|
Back
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.