This capstone unit is designed to enable students to develop advanced skills in research and writing. It provides a range of options for students to integrate their knowledge and skills gained in the studies of their award through practical application in a substantial supervised project that demonstrates the graduate outcomes of the award. The project will be supported by a literature review and a research component. In consultation with supervisors, students will develop specific methodology and outcomes for their project.
Unit code: XX9100A
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 48.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Capstone
Unit discipline: Capstone Other X
Delivery Mode: Supervised
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Design and execute a research project in a critically rigorous, sustained, and self-directed manner |
| 2. | Demonstrate critical understanding and mastery of scholarship in the disciplinary context of the project |
| 3. | Demonstrate rational, technical and creative skills in synthesising relevant theological insights |
| 4. | Demonstrate advanced research skills using primary and secondary sources |
| 5. | Contribute to the body of knowledge within the disciplinary context |
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To be undertaken in the final two semesters of the course.
A combination of research workshops and supervision. The student will be expected to meet (face to face or via zoom) with the supervisor for an hour per week (based on 24 teaching weeks over two semesters).
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Kibbe, Michael. From topic to thesis: a guide to theological research. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2016.
Rosenwasser, David and Jill Stephen. Writing analytically. Boston, MA: Cengage, 2019.
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Walser, Tamara M and Michael S. Trevisan. Completing your evaluation dissertation, thesis, or culminating project. Los Angeles: SAGE, 2020.
White, Barry. Mapping your thesis: the comprehensive manual of theory and techniques for masters and doctoral research. Camberwell, Vic.: ACER Press, 2011.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 16,000 word research thesis. Variations include:
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16000 | 100.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 12 Apr, 2024
Unit record last updated: 2024-04-12 11:12:51 +1000