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RVI3900 - Master's Thesis in Religious Studies

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Master's thesis with adjusting oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Master's thesis with adjusting oral examination 100/100

Course content

The master's thesis is an independent academic work of moderate proportions. The theme is chosen in collaboration with a supervisor. The master's thesis demands independence, a well-developed critical sense, and is a first taste of methodical, academic training. Thesis subjects outside one of the professors' primary fields of expertise will only be approved in exceptional cases.

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 how a research project in religious studies is planned and carried out
  • knowledge of how a research project in religious studies is presented literary
  • knowledge of the formulation of research questions for a research project dealing with religion
  • knowledge of theoretical approaches, philosophy of science and various methods and materials
  • knowledge of the ethical demands on research in religious studies

Skills

The candidate has acquired skills to

  • plan and carry out a project in religious studies
  • give an academic, written account of a research project in religious studies
  • create, adapt and formulate a clear research question for research in religious studies
  • systematically discuss all sides to relevant research in religious studies
  • apply ethical criteria and assess the consequences for research in religious studies

Learning methods and activities

During the first 10 weeks of the third semester a written assignment counting 6-8000 words must be submitted. The theme will be related to the master's thesis e.g., a research survey and thesis statement, as a description of materials collected, or as tools for analysis. This assignment must be approved by the tutor before the master's thesis may be submitted for assessment.

Work on the master's thesis will be tied to continual master seminars. At these seminars portions of the thesis are presented and discussed among the other graduate students, the tutor, as well as several other teachers. Presentation in the seminar is obligatory.

Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your master' s thesis https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF

Compulsory assignments

  • Oral presentation in master's seminar
  • Written assignment

Further on evaluation

An oral examination and discussion of the master's thesis will take place following the completed written presentation. Assessment of the master's thesis is based on the written presentation, the oral examination may be used to adjust the final grade.

The master's thesis should be approx. 32000-40000 words and counts as 60 credits. The work may consist of one long paper, or a collection of several shorter articles, presuming they together form a whole. In case of the latter, the collection of articles must be accompanied by a preface clarifying the connection between the various parts in a satisfying manner. If a well-reasoned application is submitted, individuals may be granted permission to work on a joint project in teams of no more than three persons. In these cases the demands of quality and scope will be raised. The final report will include a precise description of the distribution of the work load.

Master’s theses that are written in Norwegian or Scandinavian must include an abstract in English. Master’s theses that are written in a non-Scandinavian language must include an abstract in Norwegian.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Religious Studies (MRVI)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master's programme in Religious Studies, as well as RVI3010 and RVI3020.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  60.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

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Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

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Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Comparative Religion
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Master's thesis with adjusting oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Master's thesis with adjusting oral examination 100/100

Submission
2024-11-15


14:00

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Spring ORD Master's thesis with adjusting oral examination 100/100 INSPERA
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  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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