How This Is Graded

Personal Reflection

Start here

Pick one idea, not every question

The guiding questions are prompts to choose from. Answering all of them briefly scores lower than answering one of them well.

What is scored

Depth, not coverage

Name a specific idea, say what it challenged or confirmed in your ministry, and tie it to a specific reading or lecture.

Length

200 words minimum

A reflection under 200 words will not be graded. Aim for 200 to 300.

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The assignment

In 200-300 words, write a thoughtful reflection describing how the content of this section has shaped your faith, sense of calling, and ministry practice. Reflect deeply on how the Holy Spirit may be speaking to you through this learning process, moving beyond summarizing ideas to engaging in spiritual and practical discernment.

As you reflect, consider the following

What has the Holy Spirit been revealing or teaching you through this material?
How has this content contributed to your understanding of ministry?
What next steps will you take as a result of this learning?

What we are looking for

Rather than restating key points, focus on how this learning is transforming your heart, mind, and actions. Integrate course concepts with personal experience, showing how theology is being translated into faithful practice. Your reflection should be personal, clear, and well-structured, demonstrating spiritual growth, practical application, and growing ministerial discernment.

Reference the course content, including at least one concept or principle discussed in this section.

A reflection under 200 words will not be graded.

Personalized

45 points

Why this section mattered to you, and how it ministered to you personally.

31–45

The reflection is deeply personalized, clearly explaining why the section was important and how it ministered personally. Provides thoughtful and insightful connections.

16–30

The reflection shows some personal connection but lacks depth in explaining why the section was important or how it ministered personally.

0–15

The reflection is generic with little to no personal connection. It lacks depth and personal insights.

Content-Based

45 points

Anchored in the actual course material, with specific references to what you read, watched, or studied.

31–45

The reflection is rich in content from the course, with specific references. There are clear, well-developed connections to the course content.

16–30

The reflection includes some content from the course but lacks depth and references. There are some connections to the material, but they are not fully developed.

0–15

The reflection lacks content from the course and does not include references. The reflection is vague and lacks substance.

Grammar

10 points

Clear, readable writing. We are not grading you as an English student. We just need your thinking to come through.

8–10

The reflection is well-written with minimal to no grammar and sentence structure errors. The writing is clear, concise, and easy to understand.

4–7

The reflection has some grammar and sentence structure errors but is still understandable. Errors do not significantly detract from the overall message.

0–3

The reflection contains multiple grammar and sentence structure errors, making it difficult to read and understand.

Score to letter grade

A+

97–100

93–96

A−

90–92

B+

87–89

83–86

B−

80–82

C+

77–79

73–76

C−

70–72

D+

67–69

65–66

D−

Below 65