Grading

The following notations are used in the evaluation of student course work:
A (90-100%) the highest grade given. It indicates outstanding work including unusual accuracy in matters of fact, completeness in detail, independence of method and thought, and a sound grasp of the subject as a whole and superior achievement of course objectives.
B (75-89%) indicates work of a very high standard and commendable achievement of course objectives.
C (65-74%) indicates a good standard of work and achievement of course objectives.
D (50-64%) indicates satisfactory work and achievement of course objectives, which, still entitles the student to credit for the course.
F (0-49%) indicates unsatisfactory achievement level. No credit can be given in this case. A student must repeat such a course if it is required for the diploma program in which he or she is enrolled. If it is elective, another course may be substituted. The original grade of F is superseded in the student's grade point average by the grade earned in the repeated course, although the student's transcript will show both grades.

Reports

Statement of results shall be mailed to the student at the end of each semester.

Laws and principles relating to confidentiality are strictly observed.

At the end of each semester, following the College Council's review of students, the Dean or the Assistant Dean and the Registrar complete (and sign) a brief written evaluation of each student, noting such matters as imposition or lifting of probation, participation in Church life and general behavior and attitude. This evaluation, called the Dean's Report, then enters the student's record.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

To be eligible for continued enrolment, a student must maintain, among other criteria, satisfactory academic progress. Satisfactory progress here means:
- that the student's rate of progress will allow completion of his/her program of study within the normal length of time for the Diploma; and
- that the student maintains a satisfactory grade for his or her enrolled subjects.

For example, the normal length for the Diploma of Theology program when pursued on a part-time basis is three years (six semesters), when the student undertakes, on average, two to three subjects per semester.

Weighing of Units

Each subject is assessed as a 4 unit or 5 unit subject.

The maximum work attainable for a student attempting a 4 unit subject will be 89%. Students studying only 4 unit subjects will not be able to pass with a grading A in that subject.
If a student desires to attempt the subject at a 5 unit level, then he or she must complete a Major Research Assignment in that subject as set out by the lecturer of the subject.

Each student must attain 65 units in total to be eligible for the award of the ‘Diploma of Theological Studies’.

The College expects that students who are admitted to the College and who are enrolled to be assessed, will complete the subjects required (all the Compulsory Subjects as well as a selection of Elective Subjects) in order to attain the ‘Diploma of Theological Studies’

Final Assessment

Legibility
Candidates must ensure that their examination papers are presented in a legible handwriting; otherwise examiners may have no option but to fail them.

Candidates who, without prior notification to the Registrar, absent themselves from the final Assessment examination may be refused further entry.

Candidates are permitted to enter the examination room to read the paper up to fifteen (l5) minutes before the time set for the examination.

Faculty Evaluation

The College Council takes very seriously its responsibility for evaluating not only the academic progress of its students but also their personal qualities and behavior both within and outside the College. Accordingly, at the end of each semester, the College Council reviews the grades of all students registered for the semester and hears reports or comments on them from the Assistant Dean, Students Affairs Administrator, Registrar, Faculty Staff and others in positions of authority or supervision.
As indicated under Satisfactory Academic Progress, students may be placed on probation or dismissed for failure to show satisfactory academic progress. As indicated under Discipline, students may also be placed on probation or dismissed for disciplinary reasons.

The Dean and/or Assistant Dean has the responsibility of implementing whatever measures the faculty might recommend or mandate in order to improve the academic performance of a student placed on academic probation.

In the course of its review of students, the College Council may also authorize letters of commendation for students whose academic work during the semester has been outstanding. Normally these are reserved for students who have received no grades lower than A.