MINS592 Research Project

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

Limited to

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

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.
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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

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