The Corruption of Theological Institutions by Plagiarism in Dissertations

Download or read book The Corruption of Theological Institutions by Plagiarism in Dissertations written by Alkuin Schachenmayr and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-12-12 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines theological dissertations by international students accepted by major Austrian universities and shows that academic incompetence, plagiarism, and negligent supervision are seriously damaging theological institutions – in Europe and abroad. Some Catholic priests from developing countries receive theological doctorates in Austria by submitting substandard dissertations. Overwhelmed by culture shock and lacking proper academic guidance, these students resort to copying and manipulating data. Many go on to become church leaders at home. This study addresses the damage done by deficient dissertations.