TRS6002 - A Study in Religion

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 formulate a research proposal, appropriate to a 5000-word essay, which defines their intended research area and shows the scope of the project
2 demonstrate understanding and appropriate research skills (including use of both library and internet resources) in handling a range of primary and secondary material relevant to the research area and topic
3 demonstrate understanding of the concepts of Religious Studies and issues arising from discussion of the topic
4 produce a piece of coherently argued writing, supported by appropriate scholarly apparatus, making a valid contribution to critical debate on the topic

Content:

Students will define a topic of their choice, in consultation with an appointed member of the Theology and Religious Studies teaching staff; formulate a proposal; conduct a detailed investigation of the topic, under the supervision of the appointed member of staff; and complete a critical essay on the topic, appropriately presented and supported by scholarly apparatus.

Learning and Teaching Information:

During Semester 1 and 2 there will be four one-hour workshops for the whole group on how to carry out research, prepare a research proposal, and write a long essay. After that there will be a number of short supervisions leading to a discussion of the draft essay.

Workshops
Contact hours: 4
Number of Groups: 1

Tutorials
Contact hours: 3
Number of Groups: Individual students

Assessment: