Methodological research issues in Patristics, Hagiological and Biblical Studies.
| Title | Θέματα Μεθοδολογίας της Πατρολογικής, Αγιολογικής και Βιβλικής Έρευνας. / Methodological research issues in Patristics, Hagiological and Biblical Studies. |
| Code | ΜΘΑ01 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Social Theology and Christian Culture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Dimosthenis Kaklamanos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600015681 |
Programme of Study: Orthodox Theology and Christian Culture
Registered students: 22
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblical, Patriarchal, Hagiological and Religious Studies | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| History, Doctrine, Philosophy and Archeology | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Applied Theology | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600229855
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600229855
- At the Website of the School:
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=11364
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
- French (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will:
- have a deep knowledge of the methodological principles for writing a diploma thesis
- be aware of the computer software for exerpting and the e-tools for citation writing
- have a good knowledge of the instrumenta studiorum in Patristics, Hagiography, Old and New Testament
- be able to use the theological bibliographic databases
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Steps for writing a research paper I: Selection of title – objectives of a diploma thesis
2. Steps for writing a research paper II: Search for the main and secondary bibliography
3. Steps for writing a research paper ΙΙΙ: Content and limitations of a diploma thesis
4. Steps for writing a research paper ΙV: Excerpting – Division of material into chapters - units according to topic – Introduction to computer software for excerpting and organisation of the structure of the research paper (MindMeister, OneNote)
5. Steps for writing a research paper V: Arrangement of the structure of a diploma thesis
6. Steps for writing a research paper VI: Assessment of sources and secondary bibliography
7. Bibliographic citations. The technique and function of footnotes – Introduction to the e-tools for citation writing (Zotero, Mendeley)
8. Instrumenta Studiorum in Patristics and Hagiography Ι: Keys and Dictionaries
9. Instrumenta Studiorum in Patristics and Hagiography ΙΙ: Series – Critical editions of texts
10. Instrumenta Studiorum in the study of the Old Testament: a) Dictionaries, b) Editions of the Old and New Testament, c) Ancient sources (texts, inscriptions, lists of monuments), d) ancient commentaries, e) new series of hermeneutic commentaries
11. Instrumenta Studiorum in the study of the New Testament: a) Dictionaries, b) Editions of Old and New Testament, c) Ancient sources (texts, inscriptions, lists of monuments), d) ancient commentaries, e) new series of hermeneutic commentaries
12. Patristics and Hagiography on the Internet: electronic sources, secondary bibliography and translations. Searching and finding secondary bibliography in online periodical databases
13. Biblical studies on the Internet: databases, online periodicals, hermeneutic tools, and collections of texts
Keywords
Scientific Methodology, Footnotes, Theological bibliographic databases
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Use of audio-visual tools in the process of teaching (especially powerpoint and video clips). Supplementary material, additional data and exercises / tests on Blackboard. Communication and research counseling through e-mails
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Seminars | 40 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 24 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 47 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 100 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 250 |
Student Assessment
Description
Assignment preparation and oral presentation in class (80%).
Active class participation (20%).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Σημειώσεις, διαθέσιμες στην πλατφόρμα του e-learning
Additional bibliography for study
Ανδρεαδάκης Ν. - Βάμβουκας Μ., Οδηγός για την εκπόνηση και τη σύνταξη γραπτής ερευνητικής εργασίας, εκδ. Ατραπός, Αθήνα 2005.
Ευδωρίδου Ε. - Καρακασίδης Θ., Ακαδημαϊκή Γραφή, εκδ. Τζιόλα, Αθήνα 2015.
Ζαφειρόπουλος Κ., Πώς γίνεται μια επιστημονική εργασία; Επιστημονική έρευνα και συγγραφή εργασιών, εκδ. Κριτική, Αθήνα 2005.
Ζήσης Θ., Επιστημονική Τεχνογραφία: Πως γράφεται μια επιστημονική εργασία, εκδ. Αφοί Κυριακίδη, Θεσσαλονίκη 1985.
Λάββας Γ., Έννοια-είδη-τεχνική της επιστημονικής εργασίας, εκδ. αφοί Κυριακίδη, Θεσσαλονίκη 1978.
Μπουρλιάσκος Β., Πώς γράφεται μια επιστημονική εργασία: Πρακτικός Οδηγός, εκδ. Διόνικος, Αθήνα 2010.
Παππάς Θ., Η μεθοδολογία της επιστημονικής έρευνας στις ανθρωπιστικές επιστήμες, εκδ. Καρδαμίτσα, Αθήνα 2002.
Bell J., Πώς να συντάξετε μια Επιστημονική Εργασία: Οδηγός Ερευνητικής Μεθοδολογίας, (μτφρ. Ε. Πανάγου), εκδ. Μεταίχμιο, Αθήνα 2005.
Last Update
05-11-2023
