The following resources will be helpful as you study Theology with us:
The 2010 Course Information Handbook is a substantial general introduction to the courses and papers offered by the Department.
The Study and Style Guide sets out the required formatting for written essays and assignments.
The Research Essay Guidelines below explain the requirements for research essays at the 300- and 400-level.
The Postgraduate Handbook contains necessary information for all postgraduate students.
Research Essay Guidelines
We encourage students into research writing of increasing length through research essays at the 300- and 400-level...
300-Level Research Essay
The aim is to show an awareness of some of the problems posed by modern critical study of an issue and an ability to use the methods of scholarship in resolving these.
Therefore, the essay should comprise a well-structured account of a clearly defined issue or problem with some indication of how it may be resolved. It should be limited in scope and disciplined in methodology.
Length: between 6,000 and 10,000 words (not including notes and bibliography).
Due: 1 October.
400-Level Research Essay
The aim of this piece is similar to the 300-level research essay, but showing a greater ability to deal with the available literature and to think independently.
Therefore, it is a well-defined work, probably limited in its aims but with a growing awareness of critical methods of research.
Length:
- 480 Dissertation: Approximately 15,000 words (not including notes and bibliography).
- 490 Dissertation: Between 15,000-20,000 words (not including notes and bibliography).
Due: 1 November.