Overview
A single-semester paper representing a quarter of MINS 590 (normally taken by approved students in the second semester and again in the first semester of the following year).
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Project |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ministry |
| EFTS | 0.1250 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus) Semester 2 (Distance learning) Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,249.13 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MMin, PGDipMin
- Eligibility
Any student can study Theology, whether they are of the Christian faith, another faith or of no religious faith at all. Theology is an examination of the scriptures, history, content and relevance of the Christian faith, but it presupposes or requires no Christian commitment from students. All it requires is an inquiring mind and an interest in those skills that can be gained through the study of any subject in the Humanities.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website www.otago.ac.nz/theology
- 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper 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