THEO4004
Theology Honours IV
20 Units
Available in 2013
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010
The course culminates in the production of a written thesis and oral presentation and discussion of findings. Its course objectives and learning activities are integrated with those of THEO4003 (as indicated below). These are negotiated as a learning contract for each student, and conducted under the direct supervision of one or more academic members, as the student's honours research supervisor(s).
| Objectives | Upon successful completion of these two courses (THEO4003, 4004) of the Honours degree program in Theology, students will be able to demonstrate 1. A detailed knowledge of some of the major texts and thinkers in their field of inquiry; 2. An understanding of major issues and concepts related to their field of writing; 3. An appreciation of the diversity of theoretical, methodological or technical approaches in their field; 4. A contextualised understanding of advanced approaches to theological studies; 5. An appreciation of the complex philosophies and ideologies which inform current practice in the disciplines of theology; 6. The scholarly skills and self-confidence necessary to conceptualise, research and compose a substantive piece of theological research 7. The ability to produce a focussed research thesis and oral report at Honours level; 8. Written and oral communications skills appropriate for a professional scholarly environment. |
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| Content | Supervision of students in - Structuring a thesis text to communicate logically the outcomes of a student's research project - Developing logical and coherent arguments and conclusions within a text that are adequately supported by appropriate evidence - Use of techniques involving selection of multiple drafting, editing and use of appropriate analytical language to communicate findings to an academic audience - Engagement in processes of relating specific findings to the overall concerns of theology studies research - Encouragement and support of students to achieve a high level of analytical competence and strongest opportunity to pursue further research and study. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||
| Transition | NA | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | THEO4001 and THEO4002 | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Self Directed Learning: for 18 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Individual Supervision: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for THEO4004 |