Bachelor in Theology and Leadership (180 credits/ECTS)
Bachelor in Religion and Social Science (180 credits/ECTS) – under the code SAM2120E
write an assignment of 6000 words on a topic of choice approved by the supervisor (front page, table of contents, and bibliography are not included in the word count). 100%. A-F. Anonymous exam.
SAM2120E Bachelor Thesis is designed to give the student an occasion to research and write a 6000-word thesis based on a proposal designed in the course SAM2110E Research, Method and Design. The theme of the thesis is optional as long as it falls within the learning outcomes of the Bachelor program. The dissertation will enhance the student’s ability for independent reflection on an individual topic.
A student who has completed the course of KRI2120E Bachelor Thesis should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:
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Modes of Instruction
The research proposal is submitted in the subject KRI/SAM2110E Research, Method, and Design. The teaching in KRI/SAM2120E Bachelor Thesis will take place in the form of 3 mandatory group seminars of 4 hours each, and 3-4 individual tutoring hours with an appointed supervisor.
The group seminars are evenly distributed over the semester, with one start-up seminar, one mid-term seminar, and one final seminar ahead of the final submission. The seminars are structured as presentation seminars where parts, or aspects, of the thesis are presented in plenary sessions or in smaller groups.
All students are expected to participate actively, giving constructive feedback on other students’ submissions. The feedback should be based on insights from the curriculum literature in KRI/SAM2110E. The seminars will also give an opportunity for a wider exchange of experiences with thesis writing as well as methodological reflection.
Required Reading
The student shall read and compile a reading list of minimum 900 pages of literature that is relevant to the thesis. The reading list must be approved by the supervisor.
KRI2120E Bachelor Thesis is designed to give the student an occasion to research and write a 6000-word thesis based on a proposal designed in the course KRI2110E Research, Method, and Design. The theme of the thesis is optional as long as it falls within the learning outcomes of the Bachelor program. The dissertation will enhance the student’s ability for independent reflection on an individual topic.
A student who has completed the course of KRI2120E Bachelor Thesis should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:
The student:
The student:
The student:
The research proposal is submitted in the subject KRI/SAM2110E Research, Method, and Design. The teaching in KRI/SAM2120E Bachelor Thesis will take place in the form of 3 mandatory group seminars of 4 hours each, and 3-4 individual tutoring hours with an appointed supervisor.
The group seminars are evenly distributed over the semester, with one start-up seminar, one mid-term seminar, and one final seminar ahead of the final submission. The seminars are structured as presentation seminars where parts, or aspects, of the thesis are presented in plenary sessions or in smaller groups. All students are expected to participate actively, giving constructive feedback on other students’ submissions. The feedback should be based on insights from the curriculum literature in KRI/SAM2110E. The seminars will also give an opportunity for a wider exchange of experiences with thesis writing as well as methodological reflection.
The student shall read and compile a reading list of minimum 900 pages of literature that is relevant to the thesis. The reading list must be approved by the supervisor.
