Students
Tuition Fee
Not Available
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
4 sessions
Details
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Religious Studies | Theology
Area of study
Social Sciences | Humanities
Education type
Blended
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Program Overview

The Doctoral Thesis in Ministry FT (128) is a research subject for the Doctor of Ministry. The subject of the thesis will concentrate on one field of the professional practice of ministry. In consultation with an approved supervisor, the candidate will develop and refine the subject for presentation as a thesis, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the scholarly debate relevant to the field chosen and a capacity for both critical analysis of, and constructive contribution to, that debate.


Availability

The program is available in two sessions:


  • Session 1 (30)
    • On Campus: Canberra Campus, United Theological College
    • Online: Canberra Campus, United Theological College
  • Session 2 (60)
    • On Campus: Canberra Campus, United Theological College
    • Online: Canberra Campus, United Theological College

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is SY/US.


Duration

The duration of the subject is four sessions.


School

The subject is offered by the School of Theology.


Enrolment Restrictions

The subject is restricted to Doctor of Ministry candidates only.


Assumed Knowledge

Students are assumed to have completed the following subjects:


  • (MIN540 or MIN740)
  • (MIN541 or MIN741)
  • MIN742
  • MIN743

Incompatible Subjects

The following subjects are incompatible with this subject:


  • MIN745
  • THL706
  • THL708

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:


  • demonstrate advanced competence in methods of theological research
  • demonstrate a superior understanding of the field of study
  • demonstrate a higher order knowledge of the scholarly debate relevant to the field chosen of investigation
  • demonstrate a higher order skill for both critical analysis of, and constructive contribution to, that debate
  • develop and refine the subject for presentation as a thesis in the professional practice of ministry
  • demonstrate the originality of the work embodied in the thesis

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Having selected the topic, students will be guided by the supervisor.


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