Focusing on missiological, qualitative research

We are pleased to announce the start of ANC research training. Our training will be an informal, mentored approach focusing on participants’ specific interests, rather than simply presenting information. Note: The focus of the ANC is intercultural ministry and qualitative research.

Introduction to qualitative research

We will run two “Introduction to qualitative research” sessions in 2024:

1. Wednesday 7th February 6-8pm (Sydney, Australia time)
2. Monday 1st July 5-7pm (Sydney, Australia time)

The cost for attending an “Introduction to research” session is A$20. (Australian dollars)

10 Module Research Course

We will also run a 10-module research course (3 weeks each) that steps participants through the process of doing qualitative research. It is possible to sign up for the whole course or to just choose individual modules, as relevant. It is also possible to start at any time in the year and continue into the next year.

Here is the list of modules (with dates for 2024):

1. Module 1 (Understanding Scholarship – What makes research different from normal personal investigations?) – February 12th – March 1^st
2. Module 2 (Research Question – Working out specifically what to research) – March 18th – April 12th [around Easter]
3. Module 3 (Literature Review – Working out what knowledge already exists regarding what you want to research) – April 22nd – May 10^th
4. Module 4 (Ethics – How to do research without exploiting or harming others) – May 20th – June 7^th
5. Module 5 (Methods overview – Understanding how to do research involving people) – June 17th – July 5^th
6. Module 6 (Specific methods – How to match your research question to the right research method to discover helpful answers) – August 5th – 23^rd
7. Module 7 (Gathering data) – September 2nd – 20^th
8. Module 8 (Analysing data) – October 14th – November 1^st
9. Module 9 (Writing up research) – November 11th – 29^th
10. Module 10 (Publishing – Ensuring that the most relevant people hear about and are influenced by what you have learnt through your research) – December 2nd – 20^th

Costs

The cost for the year-long course is as follows:

• ANC members – A$30 per module or A$200 for the whole course
• For those who are not ANC members – A$50 per module or A$450 for the whole course

All monies collected by the ANC are used to cover the administrative costs of the ANC and for research grants. The teaching is done on a voluntary basis by ANC Mentors.

Sign up

If you would like to sign up for ANC research training please use the linked application form.

If you have any questions, please email Dr Evelyn Hibbert.