Online DPT Course Evaluation
Fall 2025

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The Senate of McMaster Divinity College considers student evaluation of courses to be an essential component of ongoing programme assessment. This form will help you to evaluate the following in light of your personal learning goals, the goals of the course, and those of your degree programme:

1. The course content
2. Your own involvement in the course
3. The instructor
4. Methods of teaching and assessment

The Doctor of Practical Theology (DPT) degree is designed to cultivate practice-led research competency in emerging leaders who desire to remain in Christian ministry and addresses the development of theological disciplines in diverse contexts, cultivates advanced capacity for constructive theological reflection, develops skill in the practice of ministry, enriches personal spiritual formation, and provides advanced understanding of the various disciplines that undergird the students area of specialization. Particular courses contribute to the broader goals of the degree programme which, according to the standards of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, facilitate learning in five key areas:

1. Working knowledge of practical theology;
2. Research skills and methodology suitable for practice-led research in the area of practical theology;
3. Original research and writing for the benefit of church, academy, and society;
4. Personal and spiritual formation;
5. Capacity for ministerial and/or public leadership.

Instructors will only be granted access to course evaluations after the submission of final grades. Your honest and objective assessment of all aspects of this course will contribute to its improvement for the benefit of future students. Please leave a blank for any questions that do not apply.

Course Information

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I. Student Self-Assessment

1. How fully did you participate in online modules? (1=low, 6=high)
a. Use of Dropbox and assessment functions?
b. Downloading or accessing course materials (lectures, etc.)
c. Threaded discussions
d. Other features of Avenue To Learn (checklist, assessment, etc.)
2. How many hours per module did you spend on this course?
3. How many hours per week did you spend on this course?

II. Assessment of Instructor

1. There was a clear explanation of course requirements. (1=low, 6=high)
2. The instructor adapted the course material effectively for the online format.
3. There was effective communication of content and ideas.
4. The time expectation for you was reasonable for each module.
5. Online lectures/videos were clear and audible.
6. Questions, discussion, and participation were encouraged.
7. The instructor gave satisfactory responses to questions.
8. The instructor gave equal consideration to all.
9. The instructor was accessible and helpful through digital means (WebEx, Zoom, Avenue To Learn, etc.)
10. The instructor was flexible in adjusting to student needs.
11. Would you take another course from this instructor and encourage others to do so?
12. Would you take another course in this online format and encourage others to do so?

III. Assessment of Teaching and Evaluation Methods

1. Assigned resource materials (textbook, articles, etc.) were:
a. Instructive?
b. Cost effective?
c. Well-planned and organized?
2. Were course requirements (essays, annotated bibliography, presentations, exams, etc.):
a. Constructive and rewarding?
b. Graded clearly and fairly?
c. Too few or too many?
3. Your interest in the subject prior to the course:
4. Your interest in the subject now:
5. How effective was this course as a learning community?
6. How useful was the course in your formation as a practice-led researcher and practical theologian?

IV. Additional Comments