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    Overview

    Supervised individual research on an approved topic.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Project
    Subject Ministry
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
    Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025) (Distance learning)
    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,446.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    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

    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 (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025)

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

    1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025)

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

    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025)

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

    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025)

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