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.
