Anthony Dean cm (coordinator)

Semesters 1 and 2 2007

This seminar is available to postgraduate students who have completed three levels of Biblical Studies. Students, in agreement with their supervisor, plan, research and present an exegetical theme. Bibliography is prepared at the outset, and is to be approved by the Chair of Examiners for Field B. Students meet regularly with their supervisors, at least monthly,and share their research in seminars. The attention of students is drawn to the MCD regulation: The Board may require candidates to submit evidence of their proficiency in languages which it deems necessary for their proposed theme or themes (“Procedures for Degree of Master of Theology”, Melbourne College of Divinity, Regulations, 2001, No. 3, p.42).

Prerequisites:	three levels of Biblical Studies
Assessment:	BS497 (15 points)	one 6,000 word essay
	BS498 (30 points)	one 12,000 word essay

BS498 may be completed over two semesters as BS498A (Part 1) and BS498B (part 2).