Course ARK29M

Master‘s Degree Thesis in Religious Studies

15 Credits

Second Cycle

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

show in-depth knowledge of a defined religious science research area, comprehensive research history of the area, central research problems and current research needs
independently and critically systematise problematise and reflect on previous research results based on both theoretical and religious perspectives
based on previous research, formulate a relevant religious science problem with associated research questions
identify, reflect on and prevent research ethical problems in one‘s own study
based on a specific purpose and adequate questions, search for and make a selection, critically evaluate and collect relevant source material
analyse the source material in an independent and systematic study with relevant theory and method use that rests on a scientific basis
discuss their own research results in relation to results in previous research
with high demands on written communication skills present their own scientific study in essay form, in accordance with established academic writing standards
formulate and orally deliver constructive criticism on an essay written by a fellow student
scientifically evaluate and process one‘s own text based on the criticism put forward by the opponent and seminar leader
contribute to knowledge development within a limited field of religious studies.

Starts and ends:

week 14, 2025 - week 23, 2025

Study Rate:

100%

Location:

Flexible (Falun)

Time of Day:

Day

Teaching form:

Distance

Language:

Swedish

Degree of Bachelor 180 credits in the main field of study Religious Studies 90 credits and 15 credits in Religious Studies at second cycle, including Science History, Theory and Method in Religious Studies 7.5 credits

Higher education credits (30-285 credits)

Application Code:

HDA-V3L3N

Main field of study:

Online Education

Compulsory meetings:: 0 physical
: 0 online
Computer Skills:: Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.
Computer Capacity:: Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).
Means of Education:: Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee

EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.

Closed for late application

Literature List

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