Ethics and methodology of scientific research in theology

Overview

Lecturer

Dumitru Adrian Vanca

Seminar tutor

Dumitru Adrian Vanca

Type of course

Compulsory

Language of instruction

Romanian

Erasmus language

English

Domain

Theology - Doctorate

Field of study

Doctoral Studies in Theology

Form of education

Full-time

Form of instruction

Class

Credit awarded by

Grade

Teaching methods

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

Entry requirements

n/a

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 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.

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.

Assessment

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

Overview

Aims

Course contents

Learning outcomes

Assessment

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