General
The course is offered as a freestanding course. It is part of the Pre-Master in Religious Studies and Theology, 60 credits.
Course Description
The course includes an independent project presented in the form of a research thesis. The course deals with theory and method that forms the basis for relevant scholarly development within the chosen field. The course presupposes previous training in how to write scholarly papers and how to present scholarly findings. Each student will have his/her own supervisor.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. Knowledge and understanding:
1.1 describe applicable theories and methods within the field in a thorough manner;
1.2 relate applicable theories and methods within the field to previous research, relevant for the chosen field;
2. Competence and skills:
2.1 identify research problems and formulate thesis objectives and research questions;
2.2 apply theories and methods to a research problem, argue for a stance or solution, write a thesis which, in terms of language use, content and form, complies with the norms found within the field;
2.3 demonstrate the ability to both orally and in writing convey information and discuss scholarly claims and reasoning;
3. Judgement and approach:
3.1 critically assess sources of knowledge;
3.2 assess the scholarly and societal relevance of research problems within the field;
3.3 identify and formulate the need for additional knowledge.
See course plan for more information.