At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- write a research abstract and academic literature review for a topic in Dogmatic Theology;
- identify key theological sources and positions in a piece of academic literature and discuss them;
- critically and constructively assess the coherence of a theological position in writing;
- produce a high-quality academic essay with an argument based upon research of relevant literature.
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Specialisation Tutorial in Dogmatic Theology
This MA Tutorial in Dogmatic Theology lets you explore a key issue or debate in classic or contemporary Dogmatic Theology. The focus of this tutorial is to help you obtain the necessary and transferrable skills for conducting high quality research in Systematic Theology.
In this tutorial, you will read primary texts, present a literature review of this material, and produce an argument about a topic in Dogmatic Theology.
You will produce one research essay that is no longer than 5,000 words (excluding bibliography). Each year, the particular topic of this research seminar will be subject to change depending upon the lecturer's research and student's interest.
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In this tutorial, you will read primary texts, present a literature review of this material, and produce an argument about a topic in Dogmatic Theology.
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The final mark will consist of the final paper (100%).
You will produce one research essay that is no longer than 5,000 words (excluding bibliography). Each year, the particular topic of this research seminar will be subject to change depending upon the lecturer's research and student's interest.
The paper will be assessed (on the usual Dutch scale from 1-10) according to the following criteria:
- Does the paper tackle a theologically relevant topic?
- Does the paper have a clear research question?
- Does it provide a clear and intelligible line of argumentation?
- Does it use concepts and ideas appropriately?
- Does it answer the research question satisfyingly?
- Is it written in accordance with the formal academic standards (front page, headings, footnotes, bibliography …)?
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- It is recommended that students are familiar with key areas of Christian doctrine. Before the start of this tutorial, students should read Catholic Theology: An Introduction (Blackwell 2017)
- Each class meeting requires your attendance as a student. If you are unable to attend class, please inform the teacher by email in advance.
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