DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY & RELIGION UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO USEFUL LINKS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

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1 DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY & RELIGION UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO USEFUL LINKS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS MA and MTheol Prospective students The regulations for Master s students and other helpful information are contained in the University s Handbook for Research Masters Degrees, which is available electronically at Admission, enrolment and tuition fees Distance students Overseas candidates must apply for admission through the International Office Current students The regulations for Master s students and other helpful information are contained in the University s Handbook for Research Masters Degrees, which is available electronically at: Supervision Thesis formatting Thesis submission and examination process 1

2 PhD Prospective students The regulations for PhD students and other helpful information are contained in the University s Handbook for PhD Study, which is available electronically at Entry Requirements Application and Admission Distance students Overseas candidates must apply for admission through the International Office: University of Otago Doctoral scholarship Current students The regulations for PhD students and other helpful information are contained in the University s Handbook for PhD Study, which is available electronically at Supervision Progress Reports Thesis formatting Thesis submission and examination process 2

3 General Information Postgraduate Diploma in Theology or Arts For details on these qualification, please visit our website: Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Chaplaincy and Master of Chaplaincy For details of these programmes, please see the Chaplaincy Information Brochure: Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry and Master of Ministry For details of these programmes, please see the Master of Ministry and Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry Information Guide: Academic Policies The University s academic policies are available at If you search on this page under Policy Search (far right-hand side) - Keywords - you will find the following relevant Academic Policies These include: Senate Policy on Assessment of Student Performance: Principles and Guidelines Intellectual Property Rights of Graduate Research Students Student Academic Grievance Procedure Guidelines for Ethical Practices in Research and Teaching involving Human Participants Responsible Practice in Research Code of Conduct Allegations of Misconduct in Research Procedures for Dealing with Dishonest Practice Procedures Proof-reading of Theses Guidelines Regulations and Notes for University of Otago Postgraduate Research Externally Sponsored Graduate Research Procedures Departmental Seminar The Department holds regular research seminars in Biblical Studies, Religious Studies and Christian Thought and History/Pastoral Theology. It is compulsory that postgraduate students resident in Dunedin attend and actively participate in these seminars. At some point during their research, students are expected to 3

4 conduct a seminar in which they present the findings of some of their research. Such a presentation is a very helpful way of gaining feedback and constructive comment on one s work. Please discuss this with your supervisor(s). Services and Support Students and staff at the University of Otago are well supported by a range of academic, electronic, recreational and welfare services. These can be found at Student Learning Centre The Student Learning Centre, which is part of the Higher Education Development Centre, provides learning support, free of charge, to ALL enrolled students. Distance Library Services Any student studying through the University of Otago and living outside of Dunedin is eligible to use the services of the Distance Library Staff. The web site is Phone: distance.library@otago.ac.nz disability The Department encourages students to seek support if they find that they are having difficulty with their studies due to disability, temporary or permanent impairment, an injury, chronic illness or deafness. Contact: Disability Information and Support Tel: disabilities@otago.ac.nz Website: Graduate Research School Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, in the Division of Humanities The Division has an Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, who oversees admissions, and gives advice to departments and also direct to students. Please contact the Humanities Division: or adgs.humanities@otago.ac.nz Graduate Research Student Liaison Committee (GRSLC) Personal Performance and Development Coach Brian provides a support service to thesis Masters' and PhD candidates. To book an 4

5 appointment or if you have an enquiry, please contact Brian via telephone or . Please note, there is a $15.00 cash charge for Brian's service Tel: brian.johnston@otago.ac.nz Website: Maori Student Support Officer Pacific Islands Student Support Officer Department Postgraduate Co-ordinators If you wish to discuss your plans for postgraduate study in Theology please contact Professor Murray Rae, murray.rae@otago.ac.nz If you are considering postgraduate study in Chaplaincy or Ministry, please contact Professor Paul Trebilco, paul.trebilco@otago.ac.nz If you wish to discuss postgraduate study in Religion please contact Dr Ben Schonthal, ben.schonthal@otago.ac.nz For more information contact: Department of Theology and Religion University of Otago PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054 New Zealand Tel: (64) August