Research Course Evaluation (Winter 2020) - McMaster Divinity College

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 Master of Arts programme aims to provide students with an opportunity to build upon previous theological education, to engage in specialized study in specific areas of interest, and to develop the academic and research competencies needed to undertake intensive, sustained research in the form of a master’s thesis. The goal of this programme is to provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for doctoral studies and/or for leadership roles in church and society.

The Doctor of Philosophy programme is designed to prepare students for Christian theological leadership in academic teaching, scholarship, and ministry. To this end, the programme seeks to facilitate development of:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of theological studies within a particular field of specialization;
2. Research skills for advanced theological inquiry and full participation in the life of the academic guild;
3. Original research and writing for the benefit of church, academy, and society;
4. Excellence in communication and practice of ministry;
5. Christian character, professional skills, and leadership aptitude.

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

Name (optional)

First Last

Date*

Instructor(s)*

Course*

CHTH G125-C02 or CH/MS/NT/OT/TH 6ZB6 IS Biblical Theology
CHTH G105-C06 or NT/OT 6ZS6 Septuagint
CHTH G105-C03 or OT 6ZI6 History of Israel
CHTH 125-C04 or MS 6ZM6 Theological Contours of Christian Ministry
CHTH G105-C04 or NT/OT 6ZL6 Advanced Grammar and Linguistics
CHTH G105-C06 or NT 6ZE6 Synoptic Gospels
CH/MS/NT/OT/TH 3XX3 Theological German
OT 6XS6 Samuel
TH 6XC6 Evangelical Theology and Traditions

Please check the box if you are an audit student:

Yes, I am taking this course as an audit

I. Student Self-Assessment

1. How fully did you participate in classroom sessions (discussions, seminars, presentations)?

(1=low, 6=high)

2. How extensively did you make use of the following resources (as applicable)? (1=low, 6=high)

a. Print materials (books, articles, etc.)

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5

6

b. Other CourseLink materials

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5

6

c. Online databases, discussion, blogging

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6

d. Off-campus resources

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6

3. Approximately how many classes did you attend?

1-3

4-5

6-7

8-9

10-11

All

4. How many hours per week did you spend on this course?

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25+

II. Assessment of Instructor(s)

1. There was a clear explanation of course requirements. (1=low, 6=high)

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6

2. Did the instructor(s) have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject matter?

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6

3. Was there effective communication of content and ideas?

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4. Did the instructor(s) keep to class time limits?

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6

5. Were questions, discussion, and participation encouraged?

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6. Were responses to questions satisfactory?

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7. Did the instructor(s) give equal consideration to all?

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8. Was the instructor(s) accessible and helpful outside of class?

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9. Was the instructor(s) flexible in adjusting to students' needs?

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10. Would you take another course from this instructor(s) and encourage others to do so?

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III. Assessment of Teaching and Evaluation Methods

1. Was the course content:

a. relevant to your research interests?

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b. well-planned and organized?

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2. Were assigned resource materials (books, articles, etc.):

a. interesting and instructive?

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b. expensive?

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3. Were course requirements (essays, reviews, presentations, seminars, etc.):

a. constructive and rewarding?

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6

b. graded clearly and fairly?

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6

4. Your interest in the subject prior to the course:

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6

5. Your interest in the subject matter now:

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6. How effective was this course as a learning community?

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7. How useful was this course as a learning experience?

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IV. Additional Comments

1. In what ways did this course effectively form, inform, and/or equip you for service in the church, academy, and society?

2. What new questions or next steps has this course challenged you to consider?

3. What suggestions would you make for improving the course?

4. a) What did you like best about the course?

4. b) What did you like least about the course?