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PAST490 Dissertation

Supervised individual research on a topic in pastoral studies.

Paper title Dissertation
Paper code PAST490
Subject Pastoral Studies
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $3,620.00
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Restriction
PASX 490
Limited to
PGDipTheol, BTheol(Hons)
Contact
murray.rae@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff
Students will work under the supervision of their chosen supervisor.
Teaching Arrangements
Regular one-to-one meetings between student and supervisor.
Textbooks
No textbook required.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, 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