Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (MTh/MSc in Theology in History) (ECHS11009)
Course Outline
School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
60 |
Home subject area |
Ecclesiastical History |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
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Course description |
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. |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended 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. |
Assessment Information
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 |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Stewart Brown
Tel: (0131 6)50 8951
Email: S.J.Brown@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk |
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