TH203-812 - Theology Conference Participation

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category advanced unit
    C
  • theologyUnit Discipline

Prerequisites

12cps TH

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code TH702-4.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, of a TH conference topic or theme not otherwise covered in the students’ course

B. Be able to

1. Examine recent scholarship in its bearing on a TH conference topic/theme not otherwise covered in the students’ course

2. Demonstrate skill in utilising diverse scholarship on a TH conference topic/theme not otherwise covered in the students’ course

3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on a TH conference topic/theme not otherwise covered in the students’ course, including the preparation of a conference paper

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying Advanced perspectives and skills from a TH conference topic/theme not otherwise covered in the students’ course to ministry practice and Christian living as a reflective practitioner

Content

  1. Conference preparation
    1. Engagement with the conference topic through pre-reading of material related to the conference topic
    2. Introduction to the theory and practice of developing a conference paper
  2. Conference Participation
    1. Attend and participate (as appropriate) in at least 12 hours of presentations or workshops at the conference
  3. Conference Reflection
    1. Reflect theologically on the conference with reference to related theological sources

Reflect personally on the conference experience

Set Readings

Writing a Conference Proposal:

Ali, K., “Writing a Successful Annual Meeting Paper Proposal”, 2009,  https://www.aarweb.org/annual-meeting/writing-successful-annual-meeting-paper-proposal

American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting, San Diego, USA, “Conference Programme and Abstracts”, 2007,  https://www.aarweb.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/Annual_Meeting/2015/2015AMProgramBookSessions.pdf

The Writing Center, Claremont Graduate University, “Types of Conference Presentation”, http://www.cgu.edu/PDFFiles/Writing%20Center/Writing%20Center%20Resources/Types%20of%20Conf.%20Presentations.pdf

University of Notre Dame Writing Center, “Things to Remember When Writing Your Conference Proposal Abstract”,   http://www.csun.edu/~krowlands/Content/SED610/Conference%20Presentations/univ%20notre%20dame%20proposals.pdf

 

Writing a Conference Paper:

Jensen, M.  How to Write a Theology Essay (Sydney: Latimer Trust, 2012).

Yaghjian, L.   Writing Theology Well: A Rhetoric for Theological and Biblical Writers (London: Continuum, 2006).

Vyhmeister, N.  Quality Research Papers for Students of Religion and Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2014). 

Booth, W., Colomb, G., & Williams, J.  The Craft of Research (third edition) (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2008). 

Turabian, J.  A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses and Dissertations (seventh edition) (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2007). 

 

Presenting a Conference Paper:

Hunt, M.  “Be Brief, Be Witty, Be Seated”.  In A Guide for Women in Religion, edited by M. Hunt, K. Ali and M. Moultrie (New York: Palgrave, 2014).   https://www.aarweb.org/node/250

Kilmer, J.,  “How to Present a Professional Paper at the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting”, 2016, https://www.aarweb.org/annual-meeting/student-guide-presenting-aar

The Writing Center, Claremont Graduate University, “Presenting Conference Papers: Humanities”, 2016,    http://www.cgu.edu/pages/864.asp