Details for RES602 Research Project

Through this unit, students will undertake an in-depth independent research project in consultation with an approved supervisor. This research project should be in the student’s area of specialisation (either Biblical Studies, Ministry, or Theology).

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: RES602
• Credit points: 40

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• RES601 Research Methods (pre-requisite); and
• BIB602 Seminar Presentation of Biblical Research OR THE602 Seminar Presentation of Theological Research OR MIN602 Seminar Presentation of Ministry Research (pre-requisite or co-requisite)

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Identify and develop an approved research question to be investigated in a subject area of suitable complexity, and represented by a major stream in the relevant degree;
2. Describe a suitably sophisticated method for resolving the research question;
3. Cnstruct a critical literature review for the area of their research in interaction with the described methodology, and high level, peer-reviewed scholarship;
4. Show an advanced competence in descriptive, critical and analytic skills with respect to the topic of their research;
5. Produce a piece of work of the defined length which is clearly expressed, well-structured and well-argued relative to the approved topic, and which appropriately engages the peer-reviewed literature in the area.

Subject Content

• Determined in consultation with the supervisor

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• Distance/E-Learning (online)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Literature Review
• Research Proposal
• Research Essay (20,000 words)

Prescribed Text

• Determined in consultation with the supervisor