To distinguish various levels of achievement in the mastery of subject material, in effectiveness of research, in fulfillment of assignments and responsibilities, or in improvement in personal and ministry skills, the Seminary employs the following symbols:
Grading Symbols
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| A+AA– | Exceptional Achievement |
| B+BB– | Above average achievement |
| C+CC– | Fair or average achievement |
| D+DD– | Below average, minimally acceptable achievement |
| F | Unacceptable achievement, failure |
| I | Incomplete work |
| W | Withdrawal (weeks 1–4) |
Grade Point Scale
Grade Points are awarded according to the following scale:
| Score Range | Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100–96 | A | 4.0 pts |
| 95–93 | A– | 3.7 pts |
| 92–91 | B+ | 3.3 pts |
| 90–88 | B | 3.0 pts |
| 87–86 | B– | 2.7 pts |
| 85–83 | C+ | 2.3 pts |
| 82–80 | C | 2.0 pts |
| 79–77 | C– | 1.7 pts |
| 76–75 | D+ | 1.3 pts |
| 74–72 | D | 1.0 pt |
| 71–70 | D– | 0.7 pts |
| 69–00 | F | 0 pts |
| I | Incomplete | Not counted until changed |
Retaking Courses
Required courses in which a student receives an F must be retaken in order to fulfill graduation requirements. Courses in which a student receives a C or D may be retaken to improve one’s grade, but not courses in which the student receives a B.
FMust be retaken
C or DMay be retaken
BNot retaken