Ethics and academic integrity , Introduction into scientific research in theology

Type of course:	Compulsory
Language of instruction:	Romanian
Erasmus Language of instruction:	English
Name of lecturer:	Alexandru Moldovan
Seminar tutor:	Alexandru Moldovan
Form of education	Full-time

Form of instruction:	Class
Number of teaching hours per semester:	14
Number of teaching hours per week:	1
Semester:	Autumn
Form of receiving a credit for a course:	Grade
Number of ECTS credits allocated	1

Course aims:

to acquire communication skills, written and oral, in the field of theology and religions;
to use research skills and methods;
to acquire teamwork skills;
to acquire leadership qualities of research (and managerial) teams;
to identify the common roots of liturgical traditions in different Christian confessions so that can appreciate and understand more deeply their own liturgical tradition and worship

Course Entry Requirements:

n/a

Course contents:

1. General introduction, 2. Preliminary issues in the research activity, 3. Documentation: methods and techniques, 4. Processing information, 5. Drawing and shaping conclusions, 6. Writing a scientific paper, 7. Where to publish, 8. Public presentation of a work.

Teaching methods:

Lecture, conversation, exemplification, PowerPoint presentation, video-projections etc.

Learning outcomes:

• Knowledge and proper use of concepts and current legislation regarding scientific and research activity, also specific principles of writings and publication in the field of theology; • To permit creative application of methods and models presented specific to the theology field; • To provide the necessary methodology and research skills for further study and research in liturgical topics.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Colloquium (heuristic dialogue) – 50%; written paper (interpretative essay) – 50%.