School of Divinity, History and Philosophy - U. of Aberdeen courses

...methodology in the study of the Hebrew Bible and will be enabled to acquire a substantial knowledge of key areas and of some of the most important current debates...

...(in consultation with their allocated supervisor). The following are the constitutive components of the programme: Research Methodology Students are introduced...

...Sources and Source Criticism Assessment Assessment is mostly based on written work and moderated according to university standards. For the award of...

...Syllabus Students choose a combination of training and thematic courses. Training options include: Introduction to Historical Research Research Methods...

...which is skills-based workshop leading to the writing of a dissertation. Four further course units must be taken. These must include: Pastoral Care and Counselling...

...challenging multidisciplinary context wherein the complex interfaces between the theological disciplines and the practices of church and world can be explored...

...on historiographical and methodological issues, which encompass the specific advice required for your intended research project. Training options include...

...Training courses ensure that all postgraduate students are given a thorough grounding in the techniques and tools of historical research before they carry out their dissertation...

...+ 60 for the dissertation + 80 credits from courses chosen by the student). Assessment is based on written work and moderated according to university standards...

...To provide specialist training in technical, analytical, and theoretical skills within a properly interdisciplinary environment. Suitable...

...and research community that includes anthropological, theological and religious scholars. Syllabus The programme is divided into two half-sessions...

...The programme will: Give students the opportunity to specialise in this important area of Anthropology and Religious Studies. Give graduates of the social...

...courses offered within the Master’s programmes in Biblical Theology , Catholic Studies , Church History , Practical Theology and Ethics , or Jewish Studies...

...Programme Content The degree consists of the following five components: I. Two courses required of all those pursuing taught Master’s degrees in Divinity and Religious Studies...

...An oral examination may be held at the discretion of the Examiners. The degree of MTh shall not be awarded to candidates who fail to complete the dissertation...

...at an appropriate standard, irrespective of their performance in other courses. Duration 24 months, part-time...

...Part III: Elective courses on specific topics These cover specific themes in Scandinavian literature, history, and culture spanning the medieval and modern periods...

...Every student is allocated a supervisor according to their research interests. Assessment Students must acquire 180 credits (120 for courses + 60 for dissertation)...

...Introduces students to key methods and topics in the related fields of history of science and philosophy of science. Syllabus All students take the...

...Students also take a course which will provide guidance on how to research and plan the dissertation. The rest of the timetable is made up of options in the history of science...