Course: Research Methodology 2

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Course title Research Methodology 2
Course code KST/VTMV2
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Svatoň Robert, doc. Th.D.
  • Hušek Vít, doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Th.D.
Course content
* Conference and congress presentations. * How to write an article? (Introduction, thesis statement; Argument construction; Conclusion; Abstract) * How to write a book? * Editing and peer review

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes

Students can analyze an academic text not only in terms of content, but also in terms of structure and style. When writing an academic text, they are capable of formulating a thesis statement, writing an engaging introduction, and drafting a concise abstract.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
To obtain the credit, you need to prepare a formal analysis of an academic article from your field and write selected parts of your own academic paper (introduction, thesis statement, abstract).
Recommended literature
  • Caroline T. Schroeder. Tips for Writing the Research Paper.
  • Diane Capitani ? Melanie Baffes. (2014). Research and writing in the seminary: practical strategies and tools. Jefferson.
  • J.E. Bradley - R.A. Muller. (2016). Church History: An Introduction to Research Methods and Resources. Grand Rapids.
  • John M. Frame. (1987). The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God. Phillipsburg.
  • Lucretia B. Yaghjian. (2015). Writing theology well: a rhetoric for theological and biblical writers. London.
  • Michael Kibbe. (2016). From topic to thesis: a guide to theological research. Downers Grove.
  • Michael P. Jensen. (2012). How to Write a Theology Essay. London.


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