For detailed information about the Master of Theology and Master of Ministry degrees see:
Master of Ministry and
Master of Theology
X74097 Research Methodology for Theologians I and X74098 Research Methodology for Theologians II are compulsory for all students in the BCT's masters courses, and are both taught each semester. The first of these units assists students to develop a viable thesis/research proposal, while the second unit deals with the practicalities of writing the thesis.
The research methodology units are free to BCT postgraduate students. Both units are offered every semester.
The 2008 program is as follows:
Saturday 5 April 2008
Saturday 10 May 2008
Saturday 16 August 2008
Saturday 11 October 2008
See Timetables for dates of these units.
The Research Committee of Brisbane College of Theology is responsible for managing all aspects of the coursework thesis in the Master of Theology and the Master of Ministry courses.
All Thesis Proposals are submitted for approval to the Research Committee. See Guidelines for Students Undertaking the Thesis Component of BCT Coursework Masters course.
In 2008 the Research Committee meets on the following dates:
27 February 2008
28 May 2008
27 August 2008
26 November 2008
In conjunction with the research methodology seminars, students are required
to attend at least four (4) postgraduate research colloquia prior to submitting
their thesis. However, regular attendance at all postgraduate colloquia (2
per semester) throughout the duration of their masters program is highly recommended.
There is no cost for attendance at colloquia.
The format includes initial discussion on topics relevant to research programs
and the presentation of papers by students. Regular attendance at postgraduate
colloquiums (2 per semester) throughout the duration of their masters enrolment
is highly recommended. There is no cost for attending the colloquia.
The 2008 program is as follows:
Friday 4 April 2008
Friday 9 May 2008
Friday 15 August 2008
Friday 10 October 2008
Click here for the Colloquium Presentation Guidelines.
For times and venues, see Timetables. Detailed information for each Colloquium will be emailed to students and will be posted on the Latest News a couple of weeks prior to the particular colloquium.
Enquiries should be directed to Dr Richard Colledge, St Paul's Theological
College, (07) 3621 8903 or by email to r.colledge@st-pauls.qld.edu.au
Guidelines for Students Undertaking the Thesis Component of BCT Coursework Masters course.
Application for Approval of Thesis Proposal form - includes Guidelines for completing proposal.
Statement of Authorship - this page must be inserted into the front of a student's thesis when submitted for examination.
Masters Thesis Pre-submission Checklist - to be completed prior to submission of the thesis.
Notification of Intention to Submit