Timetable for Bachelor of Theology (Honours)

Postgraduate Research and Writing introduces you to the wonder and joy of research. It is a course designed to inspire students with the vast breadth of cutting edge investigations that are being done by the lecturers at Laidlaw, and then to teach them how to research themselves by partnering with one of these lecturers. Students will develop and hone the skills of research and writing by designing and implementing a short research project in their own area of interest.

This course explores a directed course of study of a chosen discipline of theology. Through a selection of tutoring, class time, guided, and self-directed study, the student will demonstrate a mastery of a specific area of theological study and will communicate effectively relevant theories, principles, and applications over a series of essays.

This course enables students to develop and deepen, in more specialized areas of study, the skills and knowledge acquired through successful completion of the BTh (or equivalent). Students, in discussion with a supervisor, decide on a research project and conduct their research under supervision. The project must reflect the methodologies and skills appropriate to the subject area in which they are working. This course allows students to develop their theological thinking in a systematic capacity, subject to the constraints and rigours of research methods appropriate to the respective disciplines. As part of the supervision process the student will present regular summaries of their progress to the lecturer and receive feedback on the progress of their proposal.