Masters Thesis
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Course title Master's Thesis
Study Programme University Graduate Programme in Protestant Theology
Type of course Mandatory
Year of study Second
Number of credits ECTS credits 13
and class hours Class hours (L+E+S) 0+0+0
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION
1.1. Course Objectives
Application of knowledge and research skills acquired during studies to the writing of a
scientific paper on a specific topic related to one of the courses of the programme.
1.2. Prerequisite
There are no prerequisites for this course.
1.3. Learning outcomes at the Study Programme level
1. Objectively evaluate scholarly literature in the field of theology.
2. Collect, select, and analyze philosophical-theological and historical-theological resources.
3. Develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary research and for finding research-based
answers to the common questions of theology and other scholarly disciplines.
4. Communicate the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge and encourage engagement
in congregations and the society at large.
5. Integrate the existing knowledge with new insights and produce new ideas.
6. Expertly present the role and specific contribution of theology to a wider academic
community.
Other competences related to a specific course are acquired dependent on the topic of the
thesis.
1.4. Learning Outcomes
By writing a scholarly paper, the student will demonstrate his/her ability to perform
independent research while adhering to the standards of academic writing, using relevant
scholarly literature, and applying research methodology. The student also demonstrates the
ability to present the acquired knowledge on a specific topic related to one of the courses of
the programme in written form.
1.5. The manner and course of writing:
At the beginning of the 4th semester of the graduate programme, the student chooses a mentor
and, in consultation with the mentor, selects a topic for the master's thesis. The mentor for the
thesis needs to be a lecturer on the programme, and hold minimally a PhD degree level. The
master's thesis needs to be minimally 70 standard pages long.
☐ lectures
x homework
☐ assignments
seminaries
☐ multimedia and
and
internet
workshops
1.6. Modes of Teaching ☐ laboratory work
☐ exercises
x mentored work
☐ remote
learning ☐ other
_________________
☐ field
__
teaching
1.7. Comments
1.8. Course Requirements
Writing a scientific paper of a minimum length of 70 standard pages, while using relevant
literature and applying research methodology.
1.9. Course Assessment1
Active
Class
participati Term Experimental
attenda
on in paper work
nce
class
Written Oral
Essay Research
exam exam
Written Practical
Project Quizzes
report work
Master's
Portfolio 13
thesis
1.10. Grading structure during lectures and on the final exam
The thesis is graded by the mentor in a written statement.
1.11. Mandatory Resources
1
IMPORTANT: Along with every mode of Course Assessment an adequate number of ECTS credits needs to be given, so that the total number of ECTS credits
matches the number for the course. Empty fields can be used for additional activities.
The student finds and selects the resources relevant to the topic of the thesis in cooperation
with the mentor.
1.12. Additional Resources
None.
1.13. Number of copies of mandatory resources relative to the number of students currently enrolled
Number of
Title Number of students
copies
1.14. Modes of quality control that ensure acquisition of knowledge, skills and competences
None.
