Project Overview - MDiv

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Project/Thesis Proposal Overview - Master of Divinity

Important Information & Instructions

Master of Divinity students are required to select one of the following options:

Six credits for a final project
Six credits from elective courses
Six credits for a thesis - approved on a case-by-case basis by the academic dean

A final project may invoke a range of possibilities, different from the research essay indicated by the thesis option. (Some examples are art exhibit, performance, play-writing, musical composition.) The idea for, and the shape of, a student’s senior project must be approved by the faculty member directing the work. The requirements of the project, and of the faculty member’s expectations of the project, will be established for the individual student’s case at that time, but all senior projects must include a written academic paper of approximately 12-20 pages.

If Project option is selected:

The student obtains the approval of the faculty member(s) who agree to serve as primary and secondary supervisor. Note: This corresponds to first reader and second reader in the case of a thesis.
The subject of the the project is determined with the faculty supervisors and a Proposal is written.
Once the faculty supervisors agree, a subject is determined, and Proposal is approved, student completes this form and submits to Registrar.
Register for UT 421.
This Overview form is due by October 14.
A proposal is due to the supervisors by December 2.
The completed project is due on April 14 with a copy also deposited into their ePortfolio.

If Thesis option is selected:

The student obtains the approval of the faculty members who agree to serve as thesis advisor/first reader and second reader. Note: A thesis advisor is not necessarily the same professor who serves as the student’s program advisor, but the first reader must be a member of the faculty.
The topic of the the thesis is determined with the faculty readers and a Proposal is written.
Once the faculty readers agree, a topic is determined, and Proposal is approved, student completes this form and submits to Registrar.
Register for UT 420 if also registered for/attending UT 150 and UT 151.
This Overview form is due by October 14.
A proposal is due to the readers by December 2.
The thesis is due on April 14 with a copy also deposited into their ePortfolio.

See the Academic Calendar for other deadlines surrounding this process.

By selecting one of the options below, and obtaining the faculty signature(s), you are committing yourself to your choice. Once the form is submitted to the Registrar, changes between the options are not permitted. Therefore, consider your choices carefully and in conversation with the faculty advisor and prospective thesis advisors.

Student Name*

First Name

Last Name

Student Union Email*

Faculty Advisor*

First Name

Last Name

Select one to populate appropriate portions of the form*

I am completing a FINAL PROJECT in FALL23-SPRING24 and details are below I am completing a FINAL PROJECT in FALL23 and details are below I am completing a THESIS in FALL23-SPRING24 and details are below I am completing a THESIS in FALL23 and details are below I am taking two ELECTIVES to fulfill the thesis requirement I am not graduating in May

THESIS Option

I have consulted both faculty who agree to be my first and second readers.

I will upload my proposal to my e-portfolio when approved.

The working title of my thesis is:*

Faculty serving as the Primary Reader (note: this person must be on the Union faculty. Adjuncts are only permitted to serve as primary readers with approval from the Academic Office.)*

Faculty serving as Secondary Reader (note: adjuncts and faculty outside of Union are only permitted with permission from the Academic Office)*

(If "Other" was selected) Name of Primary Reader*

First Name

Last Name

(If "Other" was selected) Name of Secondary Reader*

First Name

Last Name

FINAL PROJECT Option

I have consulted both the primary and secondary faculty who agree to supervise my project.

I will upload my proposal to my e-portfolio when approved.

The scope of my project is:*

Faculty serving as the Primary Supervisor (note: this person must be on the Union faculty. Adjuncts are only permitted to serve as primary supervisors with approval from the Academic Office.)*

Faculty serving as the Secondary Supervisor (note: adjuncts and faculty outside of Union are only permitted with permission from the Academic Office)*

(If "Other" was selected) Name of Primary Supervisor*

First Name

Last Name

(If "Other" was selected) Name of Secondary Supervisor*

First Name

Last Name

IRB Approval

Does your thesis or final project involve research with living human subjects?*

If yes, I have reviewed the following IRB Policy as posted on Union's registrar webpage, and I have consulted with Professor Campbell-Reed or Professor Cruz.

Student Sign and Date - Thesis/Final Project

Signature*

Enter your name above to serve as digital/electronic signature

Date*

Student Sign and Date - Electives

I understand the two electives are in addition to the 15+ credits towards my concentration and cannot be taken for "R" (Reading) Credit.

Signature*

Enter your name above to serve as digital/electronic signature

Date*

Student Sign and Date

I am not graduating this May

Signature*

Enter your name above to serve as digital/electronic signature

Date*