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    Overview

    Supervised individual research on a topic in Biblical studies.

    This is the capstone research project for the Postgraduate Diploma or BTheol(Hons).

    About this paper

    Paper title Dissertation
    Subject Biblical Studies
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
    Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (27 February 2026 - 19 February 2027) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (27 February 2026 - 19 February 2027) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (10 July 2026 - 2 July 2027) (Distance learning)
    2nd 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
    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
    BIBX 490
    Limited to
    BA(Hons), BTheol(Hons), PGDipArts, PGDipTheol
    Contact

    Revd Professor Christopher Holmes

    christopher.holmes@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
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will have:

    • 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
    None

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    1st Non standard period (27 February 2026 - 19 February 2027)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    1st Non standard period (27 February 2026 - 19 February 2027)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    2nd Non standard period (10 July 2026 - 2 July 2027)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    2nd Non standard period (10 July 2026 - 2 July 2027)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None
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