Review Summary
Students in ministry-related degrees participate in two reviews during their program. Junior Review is the student’s first review, and it takes place in the Spring semester of the year in which they take BIBM 657 Contexts of Ministry. Senior Review is the student’s final and cumulative review for their degree. This review can occur in either the Fall of Spring semester, and will take place in the semester in which the student enrolls in BIBM 678 Senior Portfolio Review (a 0 credit hour module designed to prepare students for their Senior Review).
Reflection is the Purpose
The word reflection fits the purpose of reviews. Students reflect on their ministry preparation for reviews. Faculty guide and expand student reflection in the interview. The review functions as a dialogue about how the parts of student work come together as ministry formation. Student preparation produces a constructive reflection of the journey (integrative). The reading and review allow for a collaborative assessment with peers and faculty (formative experience). The methods of measurement are a portfolio and a review as representation of students’ ministry preparedness along the four GST overarching practices.
Junior Review General Information
- Takes place in April
- Student’s “Review Ready” portfolio is due March 25th
- Label (or group) Junior Review Items
- Your review is coordinated through the office of Contextual Education
Senior Review General Information
- Due Dates for Portfolio and Reviews are designated in BIBM 678 Senior Portfolio Review
- Label (or group) Final Review items
- Identify Learning Outcomes & Practices met
- Reviews occur in October (during Fall Semester) or March (during Spring Semester)
- Reviews are coordinated through the office of Contextual Education
For more information about Student Reviews, consult Student Reviews and your specific degree plan: