The bachelor’s essay gives the student the opportunity to acquire deeper knowledge of a selected topic within one of the theological disciplines. The topic must be approved by the supervisor. In addition to broadened knowledge of the selected topic, the student will develop skills in assignment writing and the ability of independent and critical reflection.
The teaching in this course will be individual tutoring. The student must apply for a tutor at the start of the semester and the Dean of Studies designates a tutor to each student. The tutoring follows guidelines set by FIUC.
Knowledge
The students have:
- good knowledge of a selected topic in a selected theological discipline.
- knowledge of theories and methods relevant for the topic of the bachelor’s essay
Skills
The students can:
- plan and carry out a limited research project
- use and discuss methods and theories relevant for the topic of the bachelor’s essay
- develop a concise and limiting thesis question and an outline of the structure of the essay
- find, use, and correctly refer to relevant sources for writing the bachelor’s essay
- can reflect upon his/her own academic practice and adjust it under supervision
Course Requirements:
To receive final assessment, you must:
- Attend the course in methodology.
- Apply for a tutor within the deadline set by the study administration.
- Meet (contact) your designated tutor prior to the submission of the project draft.
- Submit a project draft not later than eight (8) weeks before the deadline for the submission of the bachelor’s essay. The draft consists of a presentation of the research topic, a preliminary disposition, and a discussion of relevant research literature. This draft serves as the basis for tutoring.
All three requirements must be passed before the essay can be submitted for assessment. All course requirements must be passed in the same semester. Passed course requirements are valid for two semesters.
Final Assessment:
| Form of assessment | Duration | Grading scale | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Essay | 6000 words | A-F | Title page, table of contents, bibliography and appendices are not included in the word count. |
Final assessment is based on the written essay. The course and written essay will be graded A-E for pass and F for fail.
The student selects a syllabus of circa 750 pages.
