Unisa Question

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by ECRAIG, Mar 28, 2007.

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  1. ECRAIG

    ECRAIG New Member

    Is it possible to pursue two degrees at unisa simultaneously?
    I am interested in the Thd in Christian Spirituality (the Spirituality of Political Theology) and the research Master's degree in history (area of interest: the political liberation movement in South Africa).
     
  2. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    I'd expect not. How can one pursue two all-consuming projects simultaneously?

    -=Steve=-
     
  3. Brad Sweet

    Brad Sweet New Member

    I agree. It seems the topics are too far apart to link them into something you could write for both. Better to simply follow one and see if the other is still of interest later.

    Brad
     
  4. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    Why not go for the master's first and then the ThD?
     
  5. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    Not necessarily. What if both the master's thesis and the doctoral dissertation focus upon one particular theologian that was active in the South African liberation movement, with the master's thesis focusing on his political activities and the doctoral dissertation focusing on the theology that guided those activities?
     
  6. Brad Sweet

    Brad Sweet New Member

    That could work. But it would depend on the amount of time to dedicate to that much research and writing. As well, does the university permit this and would the advisors consider such a request? It would need reference to the university rules really.

    Brad
     
  7. Dave Wagner

    Dave Wagner Active Member

    I advise you to focus on the Th.D. and then tackle the Masters in History in the future, if you have any patience and/or energy leftover.

    Dave
     

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