MA (Christian Studies) Program Student Survey

The following questionnaire is designed to help you reflect on and evaluate your educational experience at McMaster Divinity College. Following standard criteria developed by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), the questions in this survey address three key aspects of pedagogical interest: knowing (understanding and interpretation), being (personal, religious, or professional identity), and doing (praxis). Using a scale of 1 - 10, please rate the accuracy of each statement before and after your course of studies where 1 is untrue, 5 is partly true, and 10 is true. At the end of each section, please add any comments that will serve to clarify your responses (e.g. “I would have liked a course on teaching as a vocational practice”).

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Graduate Information

Name

Prefix First Last

Address

Street Address City Province / State Postal Code / ZIP Code Country

Phone

Program(Required)

Master of Arts (Christian Studies)

Graduation Year(Required)

Name of Home Church

Denomination of Home Church

Vocational Goals

Teaching

Further Study

Pastoral/Congregational Ministry

Other

Have you been offered a position upon graduation?

Yes

If yes, please give us the details below:

Organization Contact Information

Street Address City Province / State / Region Postal Code / ZIP Code Country

Is your position directly related to your degree?

Yes

Was this position granted because of your degree?

Yes

Are you going on for further study?

Yes

If yes, where:

Program

Student Survey

The following questionnaire is designed to help you reflect on and evaluate your educational experience at McMaster Divinity College. Following standard criteria developed by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), the questions in this survey address three key aspects of pedagogical interest: knowing (understanding and interpretation), being (personal, religious, or professional identity), and doing (praxis). Using a scale of one to ten (1=untrue, 10=true), please rate the accuracy of each statement before and after your course of studies. At the end of each section, please add any comments that will serve to clarify your responses (e.g. “I would have liked a course on teaching as a vocational practice”).

KNOWING

A. I am able to conduct advanced research in my theological discipline

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

Please specify:

Biblical Studies

Theological/History Studies

Ministry Studies

B. I have a competent knowledge and understanding of the current research methodologies and interests of my theological discipline

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

C. I am familiar with the professional societies, publications, and conferences relevant to my theological discipline and research interests

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

D. I am able to relate my theological discipline and research interests to biblical theology and to integrate them within a biblical worldview

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

E. I am able to relate my theological discipline and research interests to other areas of theological inquiry

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

F. I am able to relate my theological discipline and research interests to the life of the church and the broader contours of Christian discipleship and ministry

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

G. This programme of studies is relevant and appropriate to my current educational goals and ministry interests

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

Comments:

BEING

A. I have a clear understanding of how my theological discipline and research interests contribute to Christian discipleship and the service of God

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

B. My program of study contributes significantly to my sense of Christian identity and vocation

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

C. I have a clear understanding of how my theological discipline and research interests contribute to the life and mission of the Christian church

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

D. My program of study has deepened and enriched my own ability to contribute to the life and ministry of the church

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

E. I have a clear understanding of how my theological discipline and research interests address the needs and concerns of contemporary society

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

F. My program of study has deepened and enriched my own ability to address the needs and concerns of contemporary society

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
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After

G. My program of study has helped to clarify my immediate and longer-term goals as a Christian scholar

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

H. My program of study has provided opportunities for spiritual formation in the context of Christian community

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

Comments:

DOING

A. My program of study has enabled me to develop research skills appropriate to my theological discipline

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

B. My program of study has equipped me to engage in theological reflection

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

C. My program of study has enabled me to communicate the interests of my theological discipline and the results of my research in an effective manner

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

D. My program of study has enabled me to participate in and contribute to the scholarly discourse of my theological discipline

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

E. My program of study has enabled me to employ technological resources (e.g. search engines & databases) relevant to my theological discipline and research interests

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

F. My program of study contributes significantly to my practice of Christian ministry in the context of church, academy, and society

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

G. My program of study has enabled me to formulate specific strategies for further vocational development

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

H. My program of study has helped me to develop and practice spiritual disciplines that facilitate my growth as a disciple and Christian scholar

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

Comments:

GENERAL

A. Faculty resources were appropriate and adequate for the program and/or my theological discipline and research interests

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

B. My academic supervisor/supervisory committee provided appropriate oversight and direction for my academic course work

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

C. Course selection and availability were appropriate and adequate for the program and/or my theological discipline and research interests

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

D. My academic supervisor/supervisory committee provided appropriate oversight and direction for research preparatory to writing a dissertation

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

E. My academic supervisor/supervisory committee provided appropriate oversight and direction for writing the MA thesis

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

F. McMaster Divinity College provided a collegial and supportive learning environment for my program of study

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

G. McMaster University provided a collegial and supportive learning environment for my program of study

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

H. Classroom and study resources were appropriate and adequate for the program and/or my theological discipline and research interests

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

I. Library resources were appropriate and adequate for the program and/or my theological discipline and research interests

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

J. Technological resources were appropriate and adequate for the program and/or my theological discipline and research interests

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

K. The structure and time frame of the MA program were appropriate for my theological discipline and research interests

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
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After

L. Tuition rates were appropriate to the program

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
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After

M. Student financial aid was adequate in relation to tuition rates and the cost of living

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
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After

N. The confessional ethos of the college provided an appropriate environment for research, learning, and vocational development

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
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After

O. The student community provided an appropriate environment for research, learning, and vocational development

	1 (untrue)	2	3	4	5 (partly true)	6	7	8	9	10 (true)
Before
After

How has this program shaped your identity as a Christian scholar?

In what ways has this program equipped you for effective ministry within the academy, church, and society?

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