Details for Seminar Presentation of Theological Research

In this subject, students will apply advanced research skills to a selected topic on a contemporary theological issue and present results of research to peers. Students will also respond to critically and generously to the research of others.

Awards offering Seminar Presentation of Theological Research

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Master of Theology

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Explain the epistemological perspectives of contemporary western culture and discriminate between alternate theological responses;
2. Propose a topic of research on a contemporary theological issue and formulate a research proposal;
3. Demonstrate advanced research skills, critical engagement with alternate perspectives and the ability to make a solid argument;
4. Utilise an appropriate theological method to develop a coherent argument on selected theological issues;
5. Present the results of research to peers and respond critically and generously to the research of others.

Subject Content

• To be determined by student projects

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-learning (online)
• Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 10 days = 70 class hours + approx 170 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis College.

Assessment Methods

• Minor Essay and Presentation (30%)
• Research Proposal (10%)
• Research Paper (40%)
• Presentation (20%)

Prescribed Text

• Lonergan, B.  Method in Theology.  London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 1972.
• Various - editor: Vanhoozer, K. The Cambridge Companion to Postmodern Theology. Cambridge: Cambridge University press, 2003

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