And, five months later...

My previous post was in April, in the middle of study leave and at the data gathering phase for the quantitative component of my study. Five months later, in August...

• I have a new job.
  
• We've moved to a new city.
• The PhD is go again!

Actually, I never really stopped study. I have completed eleven of twenty qualitative (telephone) interviews and have had two already transcribed (more are on the way). I've also completely drafted my quantitative analysis chapter and received a positive response from my supervisors. In the end PSPP was not enough... thankfully the trial version of another popular application met my needs! The quantitative chapter in itself would make an excellent paper, but for now I need to keep my focus.

I have also started a Google group called ChrEDiTS - Christian Education (Distance) in Tertiary Settings. My aim in starting this group is to help people interested in distance theological education to have a place to network. I have been introduced to some people doing excellent and pioneering work through this blog, and I invite you to join. Click here to join. Please let me know in your application which institution (if any) you are involved with, and what your interest in distance theological education is and I'll add you to the growing membership!

So, I'm back into it but am a little bogged down by the fact that my new role does not permit me much research time and I'm in the midst of qualitative research interviews and transcription. I'm also yet to complete my first draft literature review (and more excellent articles are being written even as I type!) I know I can do it... it's just a matter of focus and time...