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Compulsory Module 1: Specialization in the Subject of the Doctoral Thesis I (12 ECTS-Credits, 6 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Highly specialized knowledge in the field of the dissertation and at the intersection with other contexts and areas that transcend the scope of individual projects.
Compulsory Module 2: Theory of Knowledge and Sciences and Didactics of Sciences (15 ECTS-Credits, 7 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Highly specialized knowledge in modern theory of science and its history; student competence to critically analyze their own scientific work and place it in an academic context, and especially to recognize uncritical applications of models and methods from other areas of science. Excellent knowledge of central conflicts in the history of theology and of systematically central questions in the theory of science of theology; students possess te competence to critically evaluate different theological models and to reflect on their own basic theological options. Pertaining didactic knowledge and competence to teach and learn in academic institutions and to present research results to an (expert) public; long-term commitment to develop new ideas in the context of learning and giving presentations.
Compulsory Module 3: Supervision of Scientific Projects (4 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: Positive completion of compulsory module 2.
Learning Outcome: Monitored planning and evaluation of a selected presentation project; profound knowledge in the areas of research communication and management, development of analytical and evaluative competences with respect to the presentation of the student's own research results and those of others; advancement of self-assessment and self-evaluation competences in connection with promoting scientific and professional integrity.
Compulsory Module 4: Specialization in the Subject of the Doctoral Thesis II (6 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: Positive completion of compulsory module 2.
Learning Outcome: Students acquire profound knowledge in the dissertation area by independently planning and evaluating scientific projects which prepare them for teaching at theological universities and colleges, seminaries, theological study facilities, for the management of church institutions, and for knowledge transfer to the public; students enhance their competence to analyze and critically evaluate the presentation of their own scientific achievements and those of others with the objective to develop independence and innovation skills.
Students independently carry out presentation projects to be chosen in coordination with the team of supervisors.
Compulsory Module 5: Specialization in the Immediate Subject of the Doctoral Thesis (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Knowledge in state-of-the-art research: ability to - individually and jointly - advance the development of central questions in the core area of the dissertation, to jointly study current research literature, to present and discuss research results, and to network with other projects on the highest level.
Compulsory Module 6: Extension in a Further Subject (8 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Highly specialized knowledge of the state of research in one additional subject of the doctoral programme; expanding intersection knowledge on a high, subject-specific level.
Compulsory Module 7: Doctoral Thesis Defense (5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: Positive completion of compulsory modules 1-6 and the dissertation.
Learning Outcome: Qualification to present, reflect on, and analyze the results of the dissertation in the overall context of the doctoral programme; to summarize and explain the results of the research project, to present the gain of knowledge for the discipline; to demonstrate evaluation and methodical competences, as well as to present on an outstanding scientific level.
Final oral dissertation defense before an examination board.Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).