The 152, 652, 752 Research module at King’s College Singapore immerses students in advanced research methodologies. It prepares students to contribute original findings and engage critically with existing research. A key aspect is external validation, where students corroborate their findings through data and insights from established third-party experts.

Students gain skills to navigate academic research, formulate research questions, select methodologies, and rigorously gather and analyze data. The module emphasizes effective communication of research findings in both written and oral forms.

Unique to this module is its focus on external validation. Students engage with third-party experts to benchmark and validate their research, involving a thorough review of existing literature and strategies for collaboration. This ensures their research is original, robust, and reliable.

By the module's end, students will deeply understand the research process and conduct research that contributes valuable new insights. They will also critically engage with existing research and use external validation to enhance their findings' reliability and impact.

Course Description

This course is designed to prepare master's level students for the thesis track by developing key research skills and character traits of the 'Metadidomic genius' as described in the 7 modalities paradigm. It will cover advanced research methodologies, ethical considerations in research, and the application of the metadidomic approach to the student's thesis work.

Thesis Topics and Writing Framework

Thesis topics must conform to an approved structure that is rooted in the Life Impact Statement, serving as a foundation for the thesis writing. This structure is designed to guide the development and articulation of the thesis topic, and to ensure that the thesis writing process is purpose-driven and audience-centric. The framework for thesis topics and writing is as follows:

I help … (first 20 pages): This section should clearly identify and define the target audience for the thesis. It should provide an in-depth understanding of the audience's needs, challenges, and aspirations, and should articulate how the thesis aims to address these needs and contribute to the audience's growth and development.
To … (second 20 pages): This section should provide an accurate and specific statement of the purpose-driven mission of the thesis. It should outline the key objectives and goals of the thesis, and should provide a clear and compelling rationale for why these objectives and goals are important and relevant to the target audience.
By … (last 20 pages): This section should describe the signature bespoke approach that will be used to achieve the objectives and goals of the thesis. It should provide a detailed and comprehensive overview of the research methodologies, strategies, and techniques that will be employed in the thesis, and should explain how these methodologies, strategies, and techniques are uniquely suited to the thesis topic and the target audience.

The total writing period for the thesis should commence once all the requisite courses have been completed and after executive mentorship commences, within the final 2 years before graduation. This timeline is designed to ensure that students have the necessary knowledge, skills, and support to successfully complete their thesis, and to allow for a purposeful and strategic integration of the thesis writing process into the overall graduate research journey.

Course Objectives

Develop an in-depth understanding of advanced research methodologies, including but not limited to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. This should also cover the selection of appropriate methodologies for specific research questions, the collection and analysis of data, and the interpretation and presentation of research findings.
Cultivate the key character traits of the 'Metadidomic genius', which include but are not limited to curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and integrity. This should also involve the development of a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the capacity to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of the research process.
Apply the 7 modalities paradigm to the planning and execution of the thesis, which involves the integration of the metadidomic approach into the thesis research. This should also include the identification of a research topic that aligns with the metadidomic approach, the formulation of a clear and purpose-driven research question, and the development and implementation of a rigorous and ethical research plan.
Understand and uphold the ethical dimensions of graduate research, which include but are not limited to the importance of honesty, integrity, and transparency in the research process. This should also cover the ethical considerations of working with human and animal subjects, the ethical use of data and information, and the ethical implications of the research findings.

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To those who overcome, they will be dressed in white, and their names will never be erased from the Book of Life. - Revelation 3:5

Electives	Link	Description	Related Pages
Spiritual Formation	‣	Advanced research methodologies, emphasizing originality, critical engagement, and external validation; designed for students expected to contribute new insights to their field of study.	‣
Issues in Corinthians	‣	Explores key theological and ethical issues in the Corinthian correspondence regarding the place and role of the Ezer in kingdom communities, analyzing their historical context and contemporary relevance.	‣
Legal Studies	‣	Investigate the intersection of law and theology, exploring how religious principles can inform legal frameworks and vice versa.	‣

| Modalities (Genius) | Seed (DNA) | Description | Colour & Ensign | Natural endowment | City of Faith | War on saints | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | GENIUS: PROPHETIEA ‣ ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | | Prophetiea - the prismatic seer who decodes, declares and defines the mysteries

| Fig (futurist) | The fig tree represents nourishment and growth, symbolising the church's call to return to its first love and continue in fruitful works. | Purple

Discovery, Visual-spatial intelligence | Virtue: Moral excellence and righteousness that others are unable to appreciate or as accurately | Prophetic insight at Ephesus (Eye gift) | Faced the challenge of losing their first love and the need to repent and do the works they did at first | | GENIUS: DEACONEA ‣ ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | | Deaconiea - the specialist class of craftsmen who create wonders by hand

| Barley (specialist)

| Barley, known for its resilience and sustenance, mirrors the church's endurance through persecution and its steadfast faith. | Blue

Service, kinaesthetic intelligence | Knowledge: Understanding and insight with artisanal excellence through a script, a score or finely engineered with precision and timeliness. | Artisanal execution at Smyrna (Hand gift) | Endured persecution and poverty, yet were spiritually rich and called to be faithful unto death | | GENIUS: DIDASKO ‣ ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | | Didasko - the essentialist who masters and explains key aspects of a subject | Wheat (essentialist) | Wheat symbolises provision and harvest, reflecting the call to overcome false teachings and hold fast to the truth. | Orange
Teaching, didactic intelligence

| Self-control: Discipline and restraint as a master communicator by design and intimate knowledge. | Strict literalism at Pergamon (Ear gift) | Struggled against false teachings and the doctrine of Balaam, which led to idolatry and immorality | | GENIUS: PARAKALEHO ‣ ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | | Parakaleho - motivates and empowers others to achieve excellence

| Olive (potentialist) | The olive tree stands for anointing and spiritual richness, representing the church's works and the need for purity and perseverance. | Green

Encouragement, linguistic-cultural intelligence

| Perseverance: Steadfastness and endurance who scaffolds savage boys to gentlemen taking what is raw, in the form of genius and transforms it into something useful over time. | Unity in Diversity at Thyatira (Tongue gift) | Tolerated the prophetess Jezebel, who misled servants into sexual immorality and idolatry | | GENIUS: METADIDOMIC Divine Order Metadidomic morphology | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | | Metadidomi - the unseen backbone, shaping the structure for all.

| Palm (realist) | Palm, associated with victory and sweetness (honey), symbolises the call for the church to awaken and strengthen what remains. | Pink

Giving, organisational intelligence | Godliness: Devotion and piety that stands behind the genius to empower him, through meticulous care for details – legality, authority, sustainability (corporate hygiene), thus making more space for impact. | Organisational genius at Sardis (Neck gift) | Had a reputation of being alive, but were spiritually dead and called to wake up and strengthen what remains | | GENIUS: PROISTEMI ‣ ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | | Proistemi - the visionary leader who sets bold and ambitious goals. | Pomegranate (expansionist) | The pomegranate, with its many seeds, symbolises faithfulness and fruitfulness, reflecting the church's steadfastness and open door of opportunity. | Steel
Leadership, presiding over team and mission | Brotherly kindness: Love and compassion for others who creates followers willing to sacrifice in blood, sweat and tears on behalf of a stated mission. | Leadership genius at Philadelphia (Head gift) | Kept God's word and did not deny His name, promised protection from the hour of trial | | GENIUS: ELEEOS ‣
‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | ‣ | | Eleeos - the wildcard, held for the "big win," played in times of crisis or emergency

| Grape (interventionist) | Grapes, used for wine, symbolise blessings and judgement, urging the church to seek true spiritual riches and heal its lukewarm faith. | Red

Mercy, giving what we need not what we deserve | Agape love: Unconditional, selfless love where immediate action is required on behalf as a masterful interventionist to staunch the bleeding or mend a broken heart. | Missional Intervention at Laodicea (Heart gift) | Lukewarm in faith, neither cold nor hot, called to be earnest and repent | | Tiny URL: https://tinyurl.com/MODS-Dashboard | | | | | | |

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