Academic Information
The goal of the Northeast Institute for Biblical Studies is to provide excellent instruction in Biblical Studies. To ensure we our offering the best possible academic outcomes for our students we adhere to these basic academic standards:
Attendance Policy
We require you as a student to attend at least 80% of in-person classes and to notify the instructor when you will not be available to attend in person. We understand that life is busy and other arrangements for missing classes can be discussed with the instructor and may differ for different courses. Persons who are auditing a course do not have this attendance requirement.
Academic Policy
Academic Excellence - we expect our students to complete the coursework given to them by their instructor on time and with the highest level of academic rigor possible by that student. This expectation means that academic success may look different for different students and the instructor of the class will modify and shape the academic expectations for each student along a common trajectory.
Grading Scale
91-100
Assignment completed on time, with all academic expectations met and a high level of personal academic growth displayed will receive a score of 91 to 100.
71-80
Assignment completed, with an average of the academic expectations met and showing some effort towards a high level of personal academic growth will receive a score of 71 to 80. Students who score in this range may be asked to redo their work and resubmit it so that they can work towards a high level of personal academic growth.
81-90
Assignment completed on time, with most academic expectations met and showing a growth towards a high level of personal academic growth displayed will receive a score of 81 to 90.
70 and Below
Assignment not completed or not completed on time, not meeting basic academic expectations and not showing any effort towards personal academic excellence will score in the 70 and below scale.
Work will need to be redone and resubmitted so that we can help the student reach a level of academic growth that will ensure they are moving towards an eventual successful outcome. Students who consistently score in this range will be asked to switch to auditing the course or may be asked to drop the course altogether with no refund.
These grading scales reflect assignments such as written responses, research papers or essays and presentations or cap stone projects. Traditional quizzes or tests are graded strictly numerical.
Assignments, Tests and Papers
Each instructor may give a variety of coursework depending on the course and the expectations given at the beginning of the course. However, most Northeast Institute for Biblical Studies courses will adhere to the following course rubrics:
Certificate Tract
This tract is designed for individuals who are pursuing a full-time position in the ministry of the local church or are interested in growing their biblical knowledge or ministry capabilities to their fullest extent. As such the coursework for this tract is designed to push the student academically and spiritually towards maximum growth. This tract will include the following expectations:
Weekly Assignments
these assignments may include short written responses to class prompts, a short quiz on previous material covered, and or online posts or in class discussions.
Essays and Research Papers
every certificate tract course will include at least one of these assignments at the discretion of the instructor and specific requirements for essays and research papers will also be at the discretion of the instructor. This assignment could be the cap stone project. Refer to the Grading Rubric for more details. Also see our plagiarism policy.
Traditional Tests and Quizes
every certificate tract course should include at least one summary test and no more than eight summary quizzes. The content of the quizzes and test(s) is at the discretion of the instructor.
Cap Stone Assignments
every certificate tract course should include a cap stone project which is designed to summarize the primary content
of the class. This project could be an essay, a research paper, a sermon, presentation or a creative project. These assignments are at the discretion of the instructor.
Enrichment Tract
This tract is designed for individuals who are seeking enrichment and personal growth in their faith and knowledge of the Bible. The assignments are an important part of this tract but are not to the level of depth as the certificate tract. This tract will include the following expectations.
Weekly Assignments
these assignments may include short written responses to class prompts, a short quiz on previous material covered, and or online posts or in class discussions.
Essays
these assignments are designed to facilitate the knowledge gained from lectures and readings and to help internalize them for the student. The number of essays and their requirements are at the discretion of the instructor. Refer to the Grading Rubric for more details. Also see our plagiarism policy.
Traditional Tests and Quizes
enrichment track students will be required to participate in all traditional tests and quizzes.
Cap Stone Assignments
enrichment students will not be required to participate in a cap stone project.
Auditing Tract
The auditing tract is designed for individuals who desire to learn more about biblical studies but may not be able to adhere to the attendance policy for the course or do not desire to complete the necessary assignments to earn a certificate. Students are asked to participate in class discussions and on-line posts.
Weekly Assignments
auditing tract students do not need to participate in weekly assignments but are asked to participate in class discussions and online posts.
Essays
auditing students do not need to create any essays
Traditional Tests and Quizes
auditing students do not need to complete the tests or quizzes
Cap Stone Assignments
auditing students do not need to participate in any capstone projects.