Testing:
Performed on every module of study except where indicated or where specifically designed for an essay synopsis. All testing must be passed with a score of 80% or above. Tests may be retaken one (1) time in response to a failure. This allows the seminarian to double down on research and advisement from the training staff. All modules are submitted with a short essay also. That grading process is listed later in this document.
Bachelors Testing
The Apostles Creed
Quiz: Apostles Creed - Lesson 1 - The Articles of Faith
Quiz: Apostles Creed - Lesson 2 - God the Father
Quiz: Apostles Creed - Lesson 3 - Jesus Christ
Quiz: Apostles Creed - Lesson 4 - The Holy Spirit
Quiz: Apostles Creed - Lesson 5 - The Church
Quiz: Apostles Creed - Lesson 6 - Salvation
The Gospels
Quiz: The Gospels - Lesson 1 - Introduction
Quiz: The Gospels - Lesson 2 - Matthew
Quiz: The Gospels - Lesson 3 - Mark
Quiz: The Gospels - Lesson 4 - Luke
Quiz: The Gospels - Lesson 5 - John
Quiz: Acts - Lesson 1 - The Background of Acts
Quiz: Acts - Lesson 2 - Structure and Content
Quiz: Acts - Lesson 3 - Major Themes
We Believe in God
Quiz: We Believe in God - Lesson 1 - What We Know About God
Quiz: We Believe in God - Lesson 2 - How Is God Different
Quiz: We Believe in God - Lesson 3 - How God Is Like Us
Quiz: We Believe in God - Lesson 4 - Gods Plans and Works
We Believe in the Holy Spirit
Quiz: We Believe in the Holy Spirit - Lesson 1 - In the Trinity
Quiz: We Believe in the Holy Spirit - Lesson 2 - In the World
Quiz: We Believe in the Holy Spirit - Lesson 3 - In the Church
Quiz: We Believe in the Holy Spirit - Lesson 4 - In the Believer
We Believe in Jesus
Quiz: We Believe in Jesus - Lesson 1 - The Redeemer
Quiz: We Believe in Jesus - Lesson 2 - The Christ
Quiz: We Believe in Jesus - Lesson 3 - The Prophet
Quiz: We Believe in Jesus - Lesson 4 -The Priest
Quiz: We Believe in Jesus - Lesson 5 - The King
Building Your Theology
Quiz: Building Your Theology - Lesson 1 - What is Theology
Quiz: Building Your Theology - Lesson 2 - Exploring Christian Theology
Quiz: Building Your Theology - Lesson 3 - Relying on Revelation
Quiz: Building Your Theology - Lesson 4 - Authority in Theology
Masters Testing
Kingdom and Covenants OT
Quiz: Kingdom, Covenants and Canon of the Old Testament - Lesson 1 - Why Study the Old Testament
Quiz: Kingdom, Covenants and Canon of the Old Testament - Lesson 2 - The Kingdom of God
Quiz: Kingdom, Covenants and Canon of the Old Testament - Lesson 3 - Divine Covenants
Quiz: Kingdom, Covenants and Canon of the Old Testament - Lesson 4 - The Canon of the Old Testament
Kingdom and Covenants NT
Quiz: Kingdom and Covenant of the New Testament - Lesson 1 - Why Study New Testament Theology
Quiz: Kingdom and Covenant of the New Testament - Lesson 2 - The Kingdom of God
Quiz: Kingdom and Covenant of the New Testament - Lesson 3 - The New Covenant
The Heart of Pauls Theology, Paul and His Theology
Quiz: The Heart of Paul's Theology - Lesson 1 - Paul and His Theology
Quiz: The Heart of Paul's Theology - Lesson 2 - Paul and the Galatians
Quiz: The Heart of Paul's Theology - Lesson 3 - Paul and the Thessalonians
Quiz: The Heart of Paul's Theology - Lesson 4 - Paul and the Corinthians
Paul's Prison Epistles
Quiz: Paul's Prison Epistles - Lesson 1 - Paul's Imprisonment
Quiz: Paul's Prison Epistles - Lesson 2 - Paul and the Colossians
Quiz: Paul's Prison Epistles - Lesson 3 - Paul and the Ephesians
Quiz: Paul's Prison Epistles - Lesson 4 - Paul and Philemon
Quiz: Paul's Prison Epistles - Lesson 5 - Paul and Philippians
The Epistle of James
Quiz: The Epistle of James - Lesson 1 - Introduction to James
Quiz: The Epistle of James - Lesson 2 - Two Paths to Wisdom
The Book of Joshua
Quiz: The Book of Joshua - Lesson 1 - An Introduction to Joshua
Quiz: The Book of Joshua - Lesson 2 - Victorious Conquest
Quiz: The Book of Joshua - Lesson 3 - Tribal Inheritances
Quiz: The Book of Joshua - Lesson 4 - Covenant Loyalty
The Book of Hebrews
Quiz: The Book of Hebrews - Lesson 1 - The Background and Purpose of Hebrews
Quiz: The Book of Hebrews - Lesson 2 - Content and Structure
Doctorate Testing
He Gave Us Scripture
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 1 - Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 2 - Preparation for Interpretation
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 3 - Investigating Scripture
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 4 - Approaches to Meaning
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 5 - The Complexity of Meaning
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 6 - Discovering Meaning
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 7 - Applying Scripture
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 8 - Modern Application And The Old Testament Epochs
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 9 - Modern Application And The New Testament
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 10 - Biblical Culture and Modern Application
Quiz: He Gave Us Scripture - Lesson 11 - Modern Application for Individuals
What is Man
Quiz: What is Man - Lesson 1 - In the Beginning
Quiz: What is Man - Lesson 2 - The Image of God
Quiz: What is Man - Lesson 3 - The Curse of Sin
Quiz: What is Man - Lesson 4 - The Covenant of Grace
Your Kingdom Come
Quiz: Your Kingdom Come - Lesson 1 - The Goal of Creation
Quiz: Your Kingdom Come - Lesson 2 - The Living and the Dead
Quiz: Your Kingdom Come - Lesson 3 - The Coming of the King
Quiz: Your Kingdom Come - Lesson 4 - The End of an Age
Making Biblical Decisions
Quiz: Making Biblical Decisions - Lesson 1 - Ethics in Scripture
Quiz: Making Biblical Decisions - Lesson 2 - Normative Perspective - Gods and His Word
Quiz: Making Biblical Decisions - Lesson 3 - Normative Perspective - The Attributes of Scripture
Quiz: Making Biblical Decisions - Lesson 4 - Normative Perspective - Parts and Aspects of Scripture
Quiz: Making Biblical Decisions - Lesson 5 - Situational Perspective - Revelation and Situation
Quiz: Making Biblical Decisions - Lesson 6 - Situational Perspective - Pursuing Our Goal
Quiz: Making Biblical Decisions - Lesson 7 - Situational Perspective - Understanding the Facts
Module Essay Grading
Essays are graded via a point system based on the actual credit of the essay for each module. All modules of study require an essay response except where indicated. Hence for each module and quiz there is a corresponding short essay.
The scale of point to credit translation table is as follows:
1 Credit, .05 grade deduction
2 Credit, .10 grade deduction
3 Credit, .15 grade deduction
4 Credit, .20 grade deduction
5 Credit, .25 grade deduction
6 Credit, .30 grade deduction
Major Essay and Thesis Grading
Major essays on specific topics and the final thesis are strictly pass/fail. These essays and final thesis are treated in both an objective and subjective manner similar to a verbal dissertation. This process is supported by religious organizations during their discernment process which is also both objective and subjective.
Grade Conversions to GPA
The SCBS does utilize the GPA System. Whereas all grading is initially based on points assigned to credits, the percentage of points earned against the maximum points for the entire curriculum can then be converted to a 4.0 scale.
Important: For seminarians that desire entry to the United Episcopal Catholic Communion of its affiliates, a 2.0 average or above is required. For seminarians not seeking ordination into the UECC or its afiliates, the entire GPA/4.0 scale is utilized.
