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Biblical Foundations Assessment Table
Objective
Target (or benchmark)
Means of Assessment (instrument and logistics)
Outcome (results and implications)
Results Reviewed
Benchmark met?
Frequency - Collection dates
Communicate the message of Scripture to different audiences.
2
70% median score on rubric for “Support Letter” assignment in Professional Skills
Professional Skills, Assignment 2c - Support Letter
Median of 71.25 among 7 students in the Spring of 2021
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Spring 2021
Next collection date: Next time offered
80% median score on “Blog” assignment in “Intro to Community Development”
Assignment 7: Raising Support and Blog Writing (includes video 13)
In Fall Term 1 2022, There was a median score of 100% on the “Blog Writing” assignment among 30 students.
Median score of 93 among 11 students in the Fall of 2020
July 2023. Needs to be clear rubric added that assesses how well a student can communicate to different audiences.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Fall 2020
Next collection date: Next time offered
Apply the principles of Scripture in all areas of life, relationships, and ministry.
2
75% of students surveyed have had a job or internship that has allowed them to apply what they have learned in the classroom.
Student Perspectives Survey (Q180)
“Have you had an internship or job that allowed you to apply what you were learning in the classroom?”
2021 - 100% average score. 9 responses.
Yes
Frequency Every 3 Years
Last collection date: Fall 2021
Next collection date: Fall 2024
80% of alumni will note they engage in service related to advocacy, education, and empowerment to the poor and marginalized.
3-5 Year Alumni Survey (Q9)
“Have you been engaging in service related to education, advocacy, or empowerment for the poor and marginalized within the past year?”
2023 - 85% (13 responses) of students surveyed in 2019 have continued to engage in service related to advocacy, education and empowerment in the past year.
2019 - 100% of students surveyed in 2019 have continued to engage in service related to advocacy, education and empowerment .
July 2023. No changes at this time.
Yes
Frequency Every 3 Years
Last collection date: Spring 2023
Next collection date: Spring 2026
Explain the narrative of God’s people told in the Old and New Testament.
2
80% of students will score above 80% on the Analytical Approaches to Literature final exam (formally Literary Analysis)
Analytical Approaches to Literature Exam
In the Fall Term 1 2022, the average on the final exam was an 87% among 25 students. This was a marked improvement over the past average, which was 66.4%. This shows a good average for student’s comprehension of the material in analytical approaches to literature, a key class for achieving the above objective.
66.4% average in Spring Term 2 2021.
July 2023. In order for accuracy, we want to switch results to review the median instead of the average.
We also discussed moving away from using final exams as an assessment tool.
We are going to see if CGC can be used for both degrees, due to its overall helpfulness with assessment.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Spring 2022
Next collection date: Next time offered
That students will score above national norms for Bible colleges on the ABHE Bible Knowledge Exam
ABHE Bible Knowledge Exam - Entrance and exist examinations
Eight seniors completed the exam in Spring 2023. Their performance by category is compared to other ABHE schools below. Institute students performed above the national average in 7/10 categories. In two of the categories where Institute students performed below the national average (Pauline Epistles and Revelation), they were within 1% of equally the national average
July 2023. Reviewed the results of the ABHE exam and have no issues with our results. However, there is some concern that the text does not best fit the type of biblical literacy promoted. We discussed implementing some of the terminology that we might not currently use in the classroom.
For example, we believe that some students might be very familiar with Philippians 2, along with the implications it has with Christ, yet not identify it as the passage on the kenosis.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Spring 2023
Next collection date: Fall 2023
Develop a framework for studying scripture that ensures responsible interpretation.
2
80% of students will score above 80% on the Analytical Approaches to Literature final exam (formally Literary Analysis)
Analytical Approaches to Literature Exam
In the Fall Term 1 2022, the average on the final exam was an 87% among 25 students. This was a marked
improvement over the past average, which was 66.4%. This shows a good average for student's
comprehension of the material in analytical approaches to literature, a key class for
achieving the above objective.
66.4% average in Spring Term 2 2021.
July 2023. In order for accuracy, we want to switch results to review the median instead of the average.
We also discussed moving away from using final exams as an assessment tool.
We are going to see if CGC can be used for both degrees, due to its overall helpfulness with assessment.
Yes
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Fall 2022
Next collection date: Next time offered
80% of students will score above 80% on the Biblical Interpretaion Final Paper
Biblical Interpretation Final Paper Rubric - Biblical Interpretation
In Fall Term 2 2022, The median score for the “Final Paper” in Introduction to Biblical Interpretation was a 92.2 % among 20 students.
72% average on Final paper (Spring 2021).
July 2023. No further action.
No
Frequency Embedded in Classes or Processes
Last collection date: Fall Term 2 2022
Next collection date: Next time offered
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