2017 EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS STATEMENT UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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1 Overview of Program Learning Outcomes Direct Assessment I. Graduates are given a satisfaction survey. Graduates have given the academic programing at Apex School of Theology a 93% approval rating. II. Apex School of Theology participates in a large range of both direct and indirect means of academic assessment. The academic assessment process assessing student learning outcomes, and is designed to facilitate a data driven decision making process for improvement and institutional effectiveness. Assessment data. A. Both the Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs participate in courses designed to increase the student knowledge of Biblical Facts. Students knowledge is tested as a part of the graduation direct assessment process. STANDARDIZED BIBLE CONTENT TESTING This too; measure the student knowledge of Biblical facts. It was designed by instructors at Apex School of Theology and consists of 150 questions. PROGRAM AVERAGE Percentage *^EXPECTATION SCORE Passing ACE 74 90% Exceeded BTH 80 95% Exceeded MCE % Exceeded MACC % Exceeded MDIV 86 98% Exceeded B. Both the Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs participate in courses designed to give a student quality knowledge in their chosen degree. Students successful completion is tested as a part of the graduation direct assessment process.

2 Define the mission and functions of the local church. Formulate a biblical basis for the teaching ministry of the church; How does one integrate educational ministries with the biblical mission of the church and a local church s mission? PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT: Associates in Christian Education This tool measures the student knowledge of Program stated outcomes. It was designed by instructors at Apex School of Theology and consists of 3 essay questions. Exceeded to Missing 95% 5% 0 Exceeded 90% 10% 0 Exceeded

3 How does one relate to others in various denominations the issues of church organization, administration, and pastoral ministries? Explain in detail your philosophy of Christian Ministry in light of doctrinal training and practical experience gain at Apex School of Theology. Explain in detail how one fusion academic knowledge and Christian values so that maturing of spiritual, intellectual and social behavior may take place. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT: Bachelor of Theology This tool measures the student knowledge of Program stated outcomes. It was designed by instructors at Apex School of Theology and consists of 3 essay questions. *Exceeded to

4 Define the mission and functions of the local church? How does one organize a ministries educational program? (Be sure to cover issues in curriculum planning, budgeting, ordering, and obtaining educational materials.) PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT: Master in Christian Education This tool measures the student knowledge of Program stated outcomes. It was designed by instructors at Apex School of Theology and consists of 2 essay questions. *Exceeded to 100% 0 0 Exceeded 80% 20% 0 Exceeded PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT: Master of Arts in Christian Counseling This tool measures the student knowledge of Program stated outcomes. It was designed by instructors at Apex School of Theology and consists of 3 essay questions. Define the mission and functions of Counseling in the modern context, and identify, understand, and value the Counseling Terms, Theories and Techniques. *Exceeded to 100% 0 Exceeded What is the Biblical basis for Counseling? 100% 0 Exceeded Explain how one integrates Christian 100% 0 Exceeded Concepts with the Counseling enterprise.

5 How does one relate with others in various denominations the issues of church organization, administration and pastoral ministries? Explain in detail your philosophy of Christian Ministry in light of doctrinal training and practical experience gain at Apex School of Theology. (Answer in depth. in a minimum of one hundred words. Based upon your experience in your Field Education Courses, how do you develop and organize a relevant Christian Ministry in a community? (Answer in depth. in a minimum of one hundred words. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT: Master of Divinity This tool measures the student knowledge of Program stated outcomes. It was designed by instructors at Apex School of Theology and consists of 3 essay questions. *Exceeded to 100% 0 0 Exceeded 80% 20% 0 Exceeded

6 *Apex School of Theology is using a bench marking form of criteria assessment. They are 5. Exceeds Expectation 4. Successfully met the expectation exactly 3. (A passing Score in the Undergraduate is a 60. A passing score in the Graduate is a 70.) Below 3 is considered significantly below ASOT standards. 2, Missing components of the response 1. respond effectively to the question **Assessment Criteria is in the Institution s Assessment Plan.