Certificate in Theology Course Examinations

Although it is possible to enrol and study the units without sitting exams, successful completion of examinations is required to obtain the Certificate in Theology. We also recommend sitting exams because the discipline of revision will help you to retain the information learned in the course. Please do not be put off by the possibility of failure as it is always possible to re-enrol in the same unit and re-sit the exam in a later term .

Nominating a Supervisor

If you wish to sit exams, you will need to nominate a person to supervise you. Anyone who is not a family member, who does not live at the same address as you, and who is not currently studying in the Certificate in Theology may be your supervisor. We will supply the exam paper to that person approximately 4-6 weeks before the start of the exam period. Verify a few weeks before the exam period that your supervisor has received your exam and then arrange a mutually convenient time within the exam period to sit the exam with them. If your supervisor has not received your exam, please notify us immediately. Once you have sat your exam, your supervisor must sign the title page and return the completed exam to the Department of External Studies for marking.

Exam Periods

The exam periods are as follows:

• Term 1: May 11-25
• Term 2: August 11-25
• Term 3: November 11-25
• Term 4: February 11-25

Exam Format

The examination format varies depending on what stage of the course you are working through.

In Stage 1 (Preliminary Theological Certificate) the exams will have the following format:

Question 1: multiple choice questions (worth 6 marks)

Question 2: fill in the correct answer questions (worth 14 marks)

Question 3: four line answer questions (worth 30 marks)

Question 4: short answer (1/2 page) questions (worth 25 marks)

Question 5: one essay question (worth 25 marks)


In Stage 2 (Intermediate Theological Certificate) the exams will have the following format:

Question 1: multiple choice questions (worth 9 marks)

Question 2: four line answer questions (worth 16 marks)

Question 3: short answer (1/2 page) questions (worth 25 marks)

Question 4: essay question (worth 25 marks)

Question 5: essay question (worth 25 marks)

In Stage 3 (Certificate in Theology) the exams will have the following format:

Question 1: short answer (1/2 page) questions (worth 25 marks)

Questions 2-4: three essay questions (worth 25 marks each)

Note: The short answer questions in most units concern interpretation of Bible verses. Essays should each be approximately 2 to 2 1/2 pages in length.

 

Marking Scale

Our marking scale is as follows:

• Fail = under 50%
• Pass = 50 - 64%
• Credit = 65 - 74%
• Distinction = 75 - 84%
• High Distinction = 85% and over

Exam Instructions

The following instructions are issued to candidates:

  1. The student should take the following into the exam room:

    a) Adequate A4 or quarto ruled sheets with margin.

    b) A pen with black or blue ink.

    c) A stapler to fasten the exam title page and answers together.

    d) A stamped envelope address to the Department of External Studies with "Exam Papers Only" written on the top left-hand corner. This is to enable the supervisor to return the completed exam to us.

    PLEASE NOTE: No course notes, Bibles or other written materials may be taken into the examination room.

  2. When writing answers to an examination the following should be observed:

    a) Use only A4 or quarto ruled sheets with a margin.

    b) Write on one side of the paper only - use a black or blue pen.

    c) Begin the answer to each question on a fresh page.

    d) Write your name and the question number on the top right hand corner of each page.

    e) Assemble the answers in the order the questions occur on the examination paper. (Candidates are NOT permitted additional time to read through their paper after the expiry of the examination period.)

    f) In Panel A, indicate which questions you attempted and, if it is a multiple part question, indicate which part(s) of the question have been attempted.

    g) Complete the Exam Title Page in full and staple it to the top of the answer papers.

    PLEASE NOTE: Failure to observe these requirements may result in loss of marks.

  3. Students are asked not to discuss the exam with any other student during the exam period because other students may be sitting for the exam at a later date.

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