This unit is a hurdle requirement which must be completed successfully by the middle of the first semester of commencing a course. Students learn academic skills preparing them for Theological study in a tertiary environment. These skills include how to write essays (argumentative and reflective), summary writing, referencing, exam preparation and critical thinking.
Unit code: AR1009T
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Religious Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Articulate the nature of academic culture and the expectations of being a student |
| 2. | Demonstrate appropriate awareness of academic attribution and an ability to reference correctly according to the University’s style guide |
| 3. | Demonstrate effective note taking skills for both reading and lectures including the ability to summarize and paraphrase |
| 4. | Analyse the structure of written texts in order to identify key points |
| 5. | Exhibit the use of correct vocabulary including basic theological terminology to discuss sources, facts, evidence and data |
| 6. | Construct a reflective essay using appropriate style and language |
| 7. | Prepare an outline for an argumentative essay, including the use of counterargument and citing appropriate evidence |
Online lessons, quizzes, tutorials, short video lectures
Note: All required resources will be available online.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay (1000 words) |
1000 | 25.0 |
| Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | Quizzes x 3 (equivalent 1000 words) |
1000 | 25.0 |
| Essay | Short written assessments (x4) (equivalent to 2000 words) |
2000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 27 Sep, 2022
Unit record last updated: 2022-09-27 15:27:55 +1000