Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (MTh/MSc in Theology in History) (ECHS11009)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | The aim of the degree is to understand and reflect critically upon the historical context in which Christian theology is developed, tested and affirmed. The core courses focus on the most authoritatve ecclesiastical constructions of Christian belief and practice from the beginnings to the present day, working with key primary texts. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
A dissertation of up to 15,000 words must be submitted in two soft-bound copies. If the dissertation of a student is assessed at 50% or more, the MTh/MSc will be awarded. If the dissertation is assessed at 40-49%, the Diploma will be awarded. The degree may be awarded with Distinction. To achieve a distinction a candidate must have been awarded at least 70% ore more for the dissertation and must also have been awarded a mark for the coursework element that is close to the 70% standard |
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Learning Outcomes
Specify a topic of enquiry suitable for a dissertation and justify its theoretical significance, professional relevance and practical feasibility;
Identify and reflect critically on relevant up-to-date literature, research reports and other scholarly evidence with specific reference to the research process used;
Present work, observing appropriate academic conventions in relation to style, tone, paragraphing, paraphasing, sectioning of the text, proof-reading and referencing.
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Susan Hardman Moore
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
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Course secretary | Ms Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
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