General provisions

The course is included in the Master's Programme in Religion in Peace and Conflict.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree where the main field of study accounts for at least 90 credits in Theology, History-Philosophy, Linguistics, Educational Sciences or Social Sciences, or the equivalent. The main field of study should include an independent project of at least 15 credits.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:

• apply knowledge of scientific theories in concrete situations;
• employ discourse-analytical tools;
• use Participatory Action Research and critically discuss preconditions and results;
• plan and discuss theoretical frameworks and choice of method in a personal research project;
• discuss in depth and take a position on research-ethical issues;

Content

The course trains students in the application of relevant research methods for solving problems within the field religiously and ethically grounded engagement. The course primarily teaches theories and methods such as action research, discourse analysis and qualitative and quantitative behavioural science methods. The course also develops the student's ability to take a position on research-ethical issues.

Instruction

This is a distance-learning course. There are a few days of compulsory meetings on campus. Contact between teachers and students takes place via a course portal online.

Assessment

The course is assessed according to active participation in seminar discussions and through oral and written assignments.

Transitional provisions

Individuals who have studied according to this course syllabus may take an examination according to the same syllabus within two years of the course date. In special circumstances, an examination may also be retaken at a later date. Normally, teaching according to an older course syllabus will not be offered.