This unit is offered in order to enable postgraduate students to fulfil the capstone requirements related to their award and is intended to be taken in the student’s final year. It aims to direct, support and encourage the integration of student learning across multiple theological disciplines by means of participation in an integrative seminar and completion of a project of the student's choice that draws on their prior learning . Topics may be related to a particular theme identified in advance by Faculty. Projects must include explicit engagement with methodologies, concepts and content from more than one Field, and show a capacity for creative and effective communication of theological ideas. Seminars will provide an overall framework for integrative learning, but specific content will be largely determined by the participants’ own interests and experience. Students will be expected to present their ideas to their peers and members of Faculty and to engage in critical interaction and feedback within the seminar process .
Unit code: XX9900T
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Capstone
Unit discipline: Capstone Other X
Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Analyse the methodologies, concepts and key issues from at least two fields of study explored in their prior learning |
| 2. | Assess points of synthesis and integration between different fields of theological study (biblical, historical, systematic, philosophical, practical) |
| 3. | Apply their understanding towards the generation of a chosen project that relates to at least two fields of theological study. |
| 4. | Evaluate integrated theological ideas coherently, creatively and effectively, taking into account critical feedback from faculty and peers |
| 5. | Plan and execute a substantial integrative project, drawing on advanced skills in research, writing and presentation. |
Required postgraduate foundational units and at least 50% of elective units relevant to the award. The capstone unit will usually be taken during the last two semesters of a coursework Masters degree.
Seminars, online discussion, lectures, personal research
Further titles will be provided in relation to the chosen theme for each year’s Capstone Seminar.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Report or Project Journal | Written Integrative project of 5,000 words or equivalent |
5000 | 70.0 |
| Seminar or Tutorial | Attendance at and interaction in four seminars (either face to face or online) comprising intentional, reflective and critical interaction with tutors and peers. Assessed by faculty who are present during these seminars. (equivalent 1000 words) |
1000 | 10.0 |
| Oral Presentation | Presentation of the outline of chosen Integrative Project in seminar. This outline is presented for discussion and feedback by peers and faculty. Due weight is given to the critical integration of ideas and promotion of peer discussion and feedback. (1000 words) |
1000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 29 Aug, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2025-08-29 10:26:13 +1000