Module Code: H9RM2
Long Title Research Methods 2 (Theology and Pastoral Care)
Title Research Methods 2 (Theology and Pastoral Care)
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Jane Liu
Module Author: Thomas Grenham
Departments: NCI Learning & Teaching
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Comprehend what a literature review is and its purpose.
LO2 Present a literature review on aspects of Pastoral Care and/or Leadership.
LO3 Learn how to interpret relevant research in practical theology and pastoral care.
LO4 Critically evaluate the gaps in the literature.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Outling and planning a dissertation
An introduction to the life cycle of research.
Understand and write a literature review
Understanding and writing a literature review using secondary research techniques.
Assessing the relevant literature
Critical review techniques.
How to look for and critique gaps in previous research
further critical reading strategies and argument development.
Theological and pastoral care writing skills
writing skills development
Examine samples of dissertation chapters
Examine samples of dissertation chapters in order to gain insight into structure and content expectations.
The role of supervision
Overview of supervision purpose.
Class presentation of overall dissertation topic and literature review
student presentations on relevant topics.
Originality in research
scholarship and related principles of research.
The context for pastoral care and leadership research
pastoral care and leadership explored in relation to appropriate contexts.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Written Project % of total: 70
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
70% final essay (literature review)
Assessment Type: Presentation % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Class presentation. This presentation is assessed for the quality of oral delivery which includes time management, clarity, focus, evidence of reading and ability to evoke questions and interest.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning No Description 101 Every Week 101.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 24.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Swinton, John and Mowatt. (2006), Practical Theology and Qualitative Research, SCM.
  • Yaghjian, Lucretia B. (2015), Writing Theology Well: A Rhetoric for Theological and Biblical Writers, 2nd. Bloomsbury T&T Clark.
  • Machi. Lawrence A. and McEvoy. (2012), The Literature Review: Six Steps to Success, 2nd. Corwin Publications,.
  • Kapic. Kelly M.. (2012), A Little Book for New Theologians: Why and How to study Theology, 4th. Sage.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Sweetman, D. (2008), Writing your Dissertation, Sage, London.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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