Research Project
This subject allows students to formulate a research question relative to their approved topic the research and produce a clearly expressed, well-structured and well-argued research essay.
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: RES501
- Credit points: 20
- Subject coordinator: Jeffrey Aernie
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
- Completion of ACA401 - Faith and Purpose or RES401 - Postgraduate Research and Writing (or equivalent); 40 credit points; and a GPA of 2.8 or higher
Awards offering Research Project
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
- Master of Arts
- Master of Divinity
- Master of Leadership
- Master of Theological Studies
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of methodology (for example, ethnography, basic statistics, hermeneutics, etc.).
- Demonstrate an advanced ability to formulate a research question and outline an appropriate research plan for data collection.
- Exhibit a critically reflective understanding of fundamental techniques and described methodological processes.
- Produce a clearly expressed, well-structured and well-argued research essay, relative to the approved topic the research, which appropriately engages the peer-reviewed literature in the area.
Subject Content
Individual research in consultation with supervisor
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to Face (onsite)
- Distance/E-Learning (online)
Assessment Methods
- Research Proposal (1500 words)
- Research Essay (16,000 words)
Representative References
Readings to be assigned by the appropriate supervisor on the particular topic of the project.