Year
2016
Units
18
Prerequisites
Admission into HBTH-Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
Enrolment not permitted
1 of THEO7000, THEO7000A, THEO7000B, THEO7000C, THEO7000D, THEO7000E has been successfully completed
Topic description
A thesis of not more than 20,000 words. The thesis may be a critical survey of existing knowledge or an original contribution to the subject. In either case it should demonstrate the student's ability to collect and evaluate information; to test and defend an argument or thesis; and to examine critically the major theories in the area of enquiry.
Educational aims
To provide training in a manner that fosters the development of a candidate's independent research skills, and to develop the attributes associated with research practice.
Expected learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this topic will be able to:
- locate and make appropriate use of relevant source materials
- analyse sources, develop arguments and draw conclusions
- contribute to knowledge through independent research
- exercise scholarly judgement
- present clearly a scholarly thesis (including definition of questions, organisation of material, clarity of writing style)
- select and justify appropriate methodology
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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