Vancouver School of Theology Library

Diplomas

Module A: Intro to Library Research

Module B: Library Research Strategies for Papers

MDiv

Module A: Intro to Library Research

Module B: Library Research Strategies for Papers

Module D: Web Resources for Ministry

Module E: Human Research 1: Intro

 

MA PPL

Module A: Intro to Library Research

Module B: Library Research Strategies for Paper

Module D: Web Resources for Ministry

Module E: Human Research 1: Intro  (excepting Spiritual Care students)

 

MATS

Module A: Intro to Library Research

Module B: Library Research Strategies for Papers

Module E: Human Research 1: Intro

Module F: Human Research II: Advanced (if necessary)

Module J: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Research Methods

 

Additional Modules for those writing a thesis:

Module G: Library Research for a Thesis

Module H: Argumentation & Writing a Research Proposal

Module I: Writing a Thesis/Project: from Concepts to Footnotes

 

MA IIS

Module A: Intro to Library Research

Module B: Library Research Strategies for Paper

Module E: Human Research 1: Intro

Module F: Human Research II: Advanced (if necessary)

Module J: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Research Methods

 

Additional Modules for those writing a thesis:

Module G: Library Research for a Thesis 

Module H: Argumentation & Writing a Research Proposal

Module I: Writing a Thesis/Project: from Concepts to Footnotes

 

ThM

Module A: Intro to Library Research

Module B: Library Research Strategies for Papers

Module E: Human Research 1: Intro

Module F: Human Research II: Advanced (if needed

Module G: Library Research for a Thesis

Module H: Argumentation & Writing a Research Proposal

Module I: Writing a Thesis/Project: from Concepts to Footnotes

Module J: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Research Methods

Month	Date & Time	Session
January 2024	Fri., Jan. 19, 9 AM -  Noon	Module A: Introduction to Library Research
	Fri., Jan. 19, 1 PM - 4 PM	Module C: How to Write Papers
	Tue., Jan. 30, 9 AM -  Noon	Module J Indigenous Research & Epistemologies
February 2024	Sat., Feb. 3, 9 AM – Noon	Module B: Library Research Strategies for Paper Writing
	Sat., Feb. 3, 1 PM - 4 PM	Module D: Web Resources for Ministry and Leadership
March 2024	TBD	Module E: Human Research I: Introduction

A student can petition for Research Module exemptions on the following cases.

1. Completion of Master's level and above degree programs (Th.M., D.Min, Ph.D.) accredited by ATS. Advanced degrees awarded in disciplines other than theology, religious studies and interreligious studies do not apply.
2. Completion of Undergraduate program in theology and religious studies with submission of a previous academic writing.
3. Taking a timed online challenge exam for Modules A, B and D.

We strongly recommend you take modules, especially A, B and C as early as possible to enhance your research skills. These Modules are mandatory for your graduation.