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THEO4004

Theology Honours IV

20 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 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.
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.
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
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify)
Research Thesis
Presentations - Individual
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

Timetables