Dissertation
Students write a 15,000 word dissertation as a fourth module, under the supervision of a member of faculty. This offers the opportunity to pursue a particular interest within the very broad parameters of 'Bible and the Contemporary World'.
Students propose their own topic, subject to final approval by the School of Divinity.
The titles of a selection of completed dissertations by students on this programme gives a glimpse into the diversity of subjects and approaches.
| The Hidden Theology in Scottish Crime Fiction: A Consideration of the Rebus Novels of Ian Rankin with Reference to the Novels of Alexander McCall Smith & Kate Atkinson |
| A Chronological Survey of Hymns to and about Mary, the Mother of Jesus |
| We Live for the Faces of Others - To What Extent Can a Theology of the Face and Facing Serve the Cause of Reconciliation Within Our Contemporary World? |
| The Way as the Goal: Animating the Medieval Pilgrim Route in Postmodern Switzerland. |
| Walker Percy's Understanding of Fallenness and Grace in the Novels 'The Last Gentleman' and 'The Second Coming' |
| Theologically Considering Text Messaging: An Opportunity for College Ministry Programs |
| Christian Formation: Image and Narrative Familiarity |
| A contemporary Magus and a way of discipleship. A theological assessment of Paulo Coelho's Bible interpretation. |
| Deliverance belongs to the Lord!' The Book of Jonah as Christian Scripture |
| Global Warming: Shaping a Common Ground for the Church |
| Finding Faith in a Time of Upheaval and Change: A Study of the Art of Caspar David Friedrich. |
| Expressions of the Hidden God in the Poetry of R.S.Thomas. |
| True Religion, Useful Learning and Caring Relationships: Compulsory Chapel in a Multicultural School |
| Messianic Jewish Aliyah: Significance and Challenges¿ |
| To What Extent do the Biblical Texts Help or Hinder Adoptive Motherhood? |
| The Word and Words: Knowing God in Language. |
| The Second Vatican Council and the Theology of Religious Life. |