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Courseguide: PM 312 Biblical Disciple-making I.: Course Policies

Course guide for students in Mr. Gucker's class, PM 312 Biblical Disciple-making I.

Class Attendance and Participation

Students are expected to be in class for each class session. Missing class will result in a reduction of one’s overall class attendance and participation grade regardless of the reason (5 point reduction per miss). Missing more than ¼ of class sessions (4 or more classes), except for extenuating circumstances, can place the student at risk of failing the course. Three tardies is equal to one absence, so be on time! 

Course Examinations

The student will be required to take a mid-semester test and final exam. The final is not cumulative and will cover only the material during the latter half of the course. Exams must be taken on the day they are scheduled unless arrangements are made in advance under extenuating circumstances. 

BMATS Grading Scale

A 91-100%     F below 61%
B 81-90%       I Incomplete

C 71-80%       WP Withdrawal while passing

D 61-70%       WF Withdrawal while failing

Late Work

All assignments must be turned in according to the dates on the class schedule. Any work turned in late will be deducted 2 percentage points for every day it is late.

Course Grading

The student may work toward 1,000 points for this course. The percentage points will not be rounded up. For example, if they student earns 907 points for the course, the percentage will be 90.7%, which is a “B.” The student must earn both the next grade and percentage level. The point values and percentages break down as follows:

  • Mid-Semester Test 150 pts. (15%)
  • Final exam 150 pts. (15%)
  • Workbook exercises 300 pts. (30%)
  • Reflection Paper 150 pts. (15%)
  • Lecture Review 100 pts. (10%)
  •  Reading 100 pts. (10%)
  • Attendance and Participation 50 pts. (5%)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students with physical or learning disabilities desiring additional assistance must consult with the Dean’s office prior to enrollment or as early as possible after the disability is diagnosed. Procedures for assisting students will require a physician’s written verification of the disability and probable benefit(s) of specific assistance for student learning, a student’s specific written request(s) for assistance from the seminary, and the informing of the seminary faculty. Reasonable accommodations will be given in accordance with the federal and state laws though the Dean’s Office. Contact the Dean’s Office in the main administration building in person or:

  • by mail: Post Office Box 670 (1530 East Pine Street) Jacksonville, TX 75766-5407
  • by phone: 800/259-5673
  • by email: bmatsem@bmats.edu Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary is dedicated to helping all students we serve to achieve her or his Christian, educational, and life goals.