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MINS590 Research Project

Supervised individual research on an approved topic.

Paper title Research Project
Paper code MINS590
Subject Ministry
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 23 February 2024) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 23 February 2024) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (3 July 2023 - 28 June 2024) (Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (3 July 2023 - 28 June 2024) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $4,325.50
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Restriction
MINX 590
Limited to
MChap, PGDipFBLM, MFBLM, MMin, PGDipMin
Eligibility

Completion of a series of workshops on Research Methods (or equivalent) is required for admission to the Research Project. Contact the Department for further details.

Contact

Dr Graham Redding

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Graham Redding

Paper Structure
The Research Project for the Master of Ministry degree is to be based on independent research concerning an aspect of the practice of ministry. The word limit is 20,000 words (excluding appendices, footnotes and bibliography).
Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will gain
  • Mastery of complex subject matter
  • The ability to identify and evaluate critically the findings and discussions in scholarly literature and other forms of information
  • The ability to design a well-structured, relevant and integrated plan of research
  • The ability to carry out such research using appropriate methods of investigation and analysis
  • The ability to analyse, argue and reach conclusions that are informed by independent inquiry and other available information
  • The ability to undertake rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem solving

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Timetable

Full Year

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard

Full Year

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 23 February 2024)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard

1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 23 February 2024)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

2nd Non standard period (3 July 2023 - 28 June 2024)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard

2nd Non standard period (3 July 2023 - 28 June 2024)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard