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Compulsory Module 1: Academic Core Competences for the Dissertation Topic (12 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Having successfully completed the module, students have advanced specialist knowledge of the dissertation topic as well as of the methododical skills required for writing the dissertation.
Courses, as defined in the dissertation agreement, related to the subject of the dissertation covering 12 ECTS-Credits, two of which must be seminars covering a minimum of 4 ECTS-Credits each, must be passed.
Compulsory Module 2: Theory of Knowledge and Sciences and Didactics of Sciences (10 ECTS-AP, 6 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Highly specialized knowledge in the modern theory of sciences 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 the 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: Active Participation in Scientific Discourse (6 ECTS-Credits, 1 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Competences in independently planning, making and evaluating presentation projects in national and international fora; basic competences in research management and in applying for research funding; students advance their competences in analysis and critical evaluation of presentations of their own scientific achievements and the achievements of others; independent developing of self-assessment and evaluation skills for promoting independence and innovation skills.
Compulsory Module 4: Doctoral Thesis Defense (2 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: Positive completion of Compulsory Modules 1-3 as well as positive evaluation of the dissertation.
Learning Outcome: Ability to present, reflect on and analyse the dissertation results in the overall context of the doctoral programme; competence to summarise and explain the results of the research project, to show the increase in knowledge for the discipline, to demonstrate evaluation and method competences, as well as to present the results on the highest academic level.
Final oral defense of the dissertation 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).