This is the capstone research project for the Postgraduate Diploma or BTheol(Hons).
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pastoral Studies |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (10 July 2026 - 2 July 2027) (Distance learning) 3rd Non standard period (10 July 2026 - 2 July 2027) (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 ) | $4,181.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PASX 490
- Limited to
- PGDipTheol, BTheol(Hons)
- Contact
Revd Professor Christopher Holmes
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website
- 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - 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
This is the capstone research project for the Postgraduate Diploma or BTheol(Hons).
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pastoral Studies |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PASX 490
- Limited to
- PGDipTheol, BTheol(Hons)
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website.
- 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - 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.