Course content

The course will provide further study in fields related to the master's thesis. It is an elective and consists of independent, individual study.

Learning outcome

According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome (defined as knowledge and skills)

Knowledge

The candidate has attained

• knowledge of literary searches in various internet-based search engines relevant for religious studies
• knowledge of the criteria for assessment of academic standard in religious studies literatur
• knowledge of the difference between journalism, popular science and academics
• knowledge of literary sources for relevant material on religion
• knowledge of the formulation of literary accounts in religious studies

Skills

The candidate has acquired skills to

• assess and choose literature on relevant research questions in religious studies
• apply the criteria for assessment of academic standard on religious studies literature
• assess, and make us of, newspaper articles, popular science and academic science
• find, collect and analyse literary source materials on religion
• present an individual, academic account in religious studies, based on student selected curriculum

Learning methods and activities

The instruction consists of tutoring. The reading list must be approved by the supervisor before it is submitted to the Department.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved reading list

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master's programme in Religious Studies.

Course materials

The student selects a reading list of 1500 pages (in consultation with the supervisor) which will provide a deeper insight into the theme of the master thesis.