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Thesis Preparation and Research Methods

A guided research course in which students develop a thesis proposal and begin work on their Master's thesis. The course covers theological research methodology, academic writing, and the formulation of original research questions.

$99

One-time payment per course

10 Lessons
3 Credits
Self-paced
Text-Based Learning
Self-Paced

About This Course

A guided research course in which students develop a thesis proposal and begin work on their Master's thesis. The course covers theological research methodology, academic writing, and the formulation of original research questions.

What You Will Learn

Formulate a clear and viable theological research question
Conduct a thorough literature review in a specialized area of theology
Write a thesis proposal meeting academic standards
Demonstrate competence in theological research methodology
Present and defend a thesis proposal before faculty and peers

Prerequisites

CHR403

Course Content

10 lessons · Self-paced estimated

1
The Vocation of Theological Scholarship
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2
Research Methods in Theology: Qualitative, Historical, and Textual
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3
Identifying and Refining a Research Question
4
Literature Review: Finding and Engaging Sources
5
Constructing a Thesis Proposal
6
Academic Writing: Style, Argument, and Citation
7
Ethical Considerations in Theological Research
8
Peer Review and Scholarly Feedback
9
Revising and Strengthening the Thesis Proposal
10
Presenting the Thesis Proposal
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