This unit invites students to engage in an interdisciplinary, integrative and peer engaged process as a culmination of the Masters award they are studying. It introduces students to practical theological methodology to facilitate their interdisciplinary engagement, in order to “do theology” with reference to their own context. It focuses on the application of theological knowledge for engagement in professional practice and learning
Unit code: XT9010S
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Capstone
Unit discipline: Capstone Other T
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Integrate knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in theology and its related disciplines |
| 2. | Show competence of research principles and methods, including analytical and communication skills applicable to theology and its related disciplines |
| 3. | Demonstrate advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of theological and related disciplines, with awareness of implications and applications to historical and contemporary issues and contexts, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning |
| 4. | Articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in theology and its related disciplines to specialist and non-specialist audiences |
The Capstone will be a requirement for completion of the masters awards offered at Stirling College. This capstone unit is a requirement for the Master of Theology (Coursework), Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies awards.
The unit engages with a practical theological methodology pedagogy of “Attend, Assert, Act”. It uses various tools such as peer review and engagement, supervision, presentation assessment.
Further chapters and texts as relevant to the discipline and topic will be agreed upon.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar or Tutorial | Seminar 2000 words |
2000 | 25.0 |
| Essay | Essay 3500 words |
3500 | 50.0 |
| Peer Evaluation | Peer assessment 500 words |
500 | 10.0 |
| Book Review | Literature review 1000 words |
1000 | 15.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 30 Oct, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2021-02-02 11:05:33 +1100