Description
An introduction to advanced graduate level research methods commonly found in theological scholarship. Part A is a standalone course for ThM students and the first part of a two-part course sequence for doctoral students. This course has three primary themes: research fundamentals for theological scholarship, conducting research at Luther Seminary, and contextual self-reflection in preparation for research. Topics include the self of the researcher, contexts of scholarship, professional norms, types of research methods, the research question, advanced research techniques, citation standards, and scholarship ethics. Participants will explore their own scholarly identity as it relates to self, community, the academy, and the church.