Some Masters students undertake a short research thesis (dissertation) of 20,000 words which investigates some significant question arising from the programme of studies and draws appropriate conclusions. The thesis should:

• demonstrate familiarity with basic methods of research;
• make a contribution to theology in an area germane to the Institute's goals and involving a limited, yet significant, problem of investigation;
• manifest mastery of the subject matter;
• indicate sound theological judgment;
• be adequately defended during the oral defence; and
• be worthy of publication, at least in part, in an academic journal.

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