Coursework
Typically, six main areas are considered when work is assessed for higher education programs. These categories and the following criteria have been adapted from R. Ackroyd and D. Major, Shaping the tools: Study Skills in Theology, London: Dartman, Longman & Todd, 1999.
1. Evidence of knowledge & understanding of the subject and/or texts
To what extent does the assignment demonstrate breadth of knowledge, coverage of the topic, depth of understanding of issues, accuracy of information?
2. Evidence of reading and use of other appropriate resources
To what extent does the assignment show appropriate use of relevant, well-chosen and both classic and up-to-date literature and/or other source material, and an appropriate and accurate method of referencing?
3. Quality of critical analysis and interpretation
To what extent does the assignment demonstrate the ability to identify and analyse underlying issues, problems and questions and relate these to one another; to evaluate arguments and the evidence for them and examine their implications; to identify and to evaluate different perspectives?
4. Quality of argument and structure (planning) of the assignment
To what extent does the assignment answer the question in a dear and direct way; form a coherent argument; develop in a logical and convincing way, relating the introduction to the conclusion?
5. Evidence of critical reflection, personal or ministerial application
To what extent does the assignment demonstrate critical reflection on evaluation of personal and/or ministerial practice?
6. Quality of communication skills and presentation
To what extent does the assignment reflect appropriate standards and academic conventions in relation to the mode of presentation, including clarity of expression, spelling, grammar and syntax, referencing and bibliography?
Click here for the AGST Assessment Criteria (Coursework).
B. Dissertation:
Awarded with distinction:
The dissertation fulfils the requirements of an AGST Alliance DMin, and the originality of the research and the quality of presentation is significantly superior in demonstrating the criteria for an acceptable AGST Alliance DMin.
Awarded:
The dissertation fulfils the requirements of an AGST Alliance DMin, and the originality of the research and the quality of presentation adequately demonstrate the criteria (as outlined in the DMin Handbooks).
Fail:
The dissertation fails to fulfil the requirements of an AGST Alliance DMin, and the originality of the research and the quality of presentation fails to demonstrate the criteria (as outlined in the DMin Handbooks).