Thesis Proposal - Master of Theology degree

After completing course requirements and language examinations, the student will register for thesis preparation.

The thesis is intended to demonstrate the student’s ability to pursue research in the area of concentration. The thesis is not necessarily an original contribution to scholarship, but it may not simply duplicate existing scholarship on the topic.

The thesis shall not normally exceed 100 word–processed pages.

The associate dean, at the written request of the student and with the written permission of the faculty member nominated, appoints the thesis adviser.

The student, in consultation with the thesis adviser, prepares a thesis proposal including:

1. a title
2. a brief discussion of the existing scholarship on the topic
3. a statement of the nature and purpose of the thesis
4. a detailed outline describing the content of each chapter of the thesis
5. a working bibliography
6. the projected date of completion
7. nominations for two members of the faculty who agree to serve, along with the thesis adviser, as readers of the thesis.

During the time of consultation with the thesis adviser, the student arranges a session with the library representative to review research strategies pertaining to the proposal and to refine the working bibliography.

With the written approval of the thesis adviser and readers, the student submits the completed thesis proposal to the chair of the thesis adviser’s division for the approval of the division.

After securing approval by the division, the student submits the thesis proposal to the Graduate Committee for its approval.