Admissions_Rubrics

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Doctoral Admissions Rubric
2. Graduate Admissions Rubric
3. Divinity Doctoral Admissions Rubric
4. Divinity Admissions Rubric
5. MA LAW Admissions Rubric
6. RSG Admissions Rubric
7. Masters and DSL Admissions Rubric
8. SBL PHD Admissions Rubric

DOCTORAL Admissions RUBRIC

Points Writing Score – Technical Quality Explanation
Available
Points Logical progression in writing with no errors in
6 6 grammar, syntax or spelling.
5 Logical progression in writing with a few errors in
4 grammar, syntax or spelling.
3 Some logical gaps in writing with a few errors in
2 grammar, syntax or spelling.
Some logical gaps in writing with multiple errors in
1 grammar, syntax or spelling.
Many logical gaps in writing and multiple errors in
grammar, syntax or spelling that significantly
impede the message.
Illogical writing with multiple errors in grammar,
syntax, and spelling that prevent comprehension of
meaning.

Points Points Graduate Degree
Available 4 3.75 – 4.0+
3 3.5 – 3.74
4 2 3.25 – 3.49
1 3.0 – 3.24

Bonus Points Available * Points Explanation
1 Significant work experience – military service since
2 1 degree completion – review resume
GRE scores - optional

Total Points Available Total Points Awarded

10

Decision Ranges:
7-10 Regular/Conditional Admit
6 Provisional
1-5 Non-Admit

*Bonus points only reviewed/awarded if GPA and Writing is not in admissible range.

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS RUBRIC

Points Available Writing Score – Technical Quality Explanation

6 Points Logical progression in writing with no errors in
6 grammar, syntax or spelling.
5 Logical progression in writing with a few errors in
4 grammar, syntax or spelling.
3 Some logical gaps in writing with a few errors in
2 grammar, syntax or spelling.
Some logical gaps in writing with multiple errors in
1 grammar, syntax or spelling.
Many logical gaps in writing and multiple errors in
grammar, syntax or spelling that significantly
impede the message.
Illogical writing with multiple errors in grammar,
syntax, and spelling that prevent comprehension of
meaning.

Points Available Points Undergraduate Degree
4 3.5 – 4.0+
4 3 3.25 – 3.49
2 3.0 – 3.24
1 2.5 – 2.9

Bonus Points Available * Points Explanation
1 Work experience – military service since degree
2 1 completion – review resume
Difficulty of undergraduate major (engineering, pre-
med, biology, etc.)

Total Points Available Total Points Awarded

10

Decision Ranges:
7-10 Regular/Conditional Admit
6 Provisional
1-5 Non-Admit

*Bonus points only reviewed/awarded if GPA and Writing is not in admissible range.

DIVINITY DOCTORAL ADMISSIONS RUBRIC

Mission Fit – Clergy Rec Points Explanation – Points are Cumulative – max points 5 if all categories satisfied
5
5 4 + Previous or Current ministry experience
3 + Renewal Movement Awareness and Orientation
2 + Authority of Scripture in alignment with SOD
1 + Trinitarian View of Father, Son and Holy Spirit clear
Professing Christian

IF MISSION FIT SCORE IS NOT AT LEAST 2, DO NOT PROCEED WITH FURTHER REVIEW.

Points Available Points Writing Score – Technical Quality Explanation
2.5 Survey Responses for D.Min. and Scholarly WS for Ph.D.
2.5 2
1.5 Logical progression in writing with no errors in grammar, syntax or spelling.
1 Logical progression in writing with a few errors in grammar, syntax or spelling.
.5 Some logical gaps in writing with a few errors in grammar, syntax or spelling.
Some logical gaps in writing with multiple errors in grammar, syntax or spelling.
0 Many logical gaps in writing and multiple errors in grammar, syntax or spelling
that significantly impede the message.
Illogical writing with multiple errors in grammar, syntax, and spelling that
prevent comprehension of meaning.

Points Available Points Graduate Degree

2.5 2.5 3.75 – 4.0
2 3.5 – 3.74
1.5 3.25 – 3.49
1 3.0 – 3.24
.5 <3.0

Bonus Points Available * Points Explanation
Significant ministry experience
2 1 GRE scores at or above 50th percentile - optional
1
Total Points Awarded
Total Points Available

10

Decision Ranges:  Statement of Faith Signed
7-10 Regular/Conditional Admit  DMIN: 3 years Senior Level Experience post MDIV
6 Provisional  PhD: Biblical Language credits by concentration
1-5 Non-Admit
o Practical, History or Church Theology
*Bonus points only reviewed/awarded if GPA  6 credits (Greek OR Hebrew)
and Writing is not in admissible range.
o Biblical Studies:
 12 credits (Greek AND Hebrew)

DIVINITY ADMISSIONS RUBRIC

Mission Fit – Clergy Rec Points Explanation – Points are Cumulative – max points 5 if all
5 categories satisfied
5 4
3 +Previous or Current ministry experience
2
1 +Renewal Movement Awareness and Orientation

+Authority of Scripture in alignment with SOD

+Trinitarian View of Father, Son and Holy Spirit clear

Professing Christian

IF MISSION FIT SCORE IS NOT AT LEAST 2, DO NOT PROCEED WITH FURTHER REVIEW.

Points Available Points Undergraduate Degree

2.5 2.5 3.75 – 4.0
2 3.5 – 3.74
1.5 3.25 – 3.49
1 3.0 – 3.24
.5 2.5 – 2.9

Points Available Writing Score – Technical Quality Explanation – Goal Statement

2.5 Points Logical progression in writing with no errors in grammar,
2.5 syntax or spelling.
2 Logical progression in writing with a few errors in grammar,
1.5 syntax or spelling.
1 Some logical gaps in writing with a few errors in grammar,
.5 syntax or spelling.
0 Some logical gaps in writing with multiple errors in grammar,
syntax or spelling.
Many logical gaps in writing and multiple errors in grammar,
syntax or spelling that significantly impede the message.
Illogical writing with multiple errors in grammar, syntax, and
spelling that prevent comprehension of meaning.

Bonus Points Available * Points Explanation
1 Significant work experience – military service since degree
2 completion
1 Difficulty of undergraduate major/program (engineering, pre-
med, etc.)

Total Points Available Total Points Awarded
10

Decision Ranges:  Statement of Faith Signed
7-10 Regular/Conditional Admit
6 Provisional
1-5 Non-Admit

*Bonus points only reviewed/awarded if GPA and Writing is not in admissible range.

MA LAW ADMISSIONS RUBRIC

Points Available Writing Score – Technical Quality Explanation

6 Points Logical progression in writing with no errors in
6 grammar, syntax or spelling.
5 Logical progression in writing with a few errors in
4 grammar, syntax or spelling.
3 Some logical gaps in writing with a few errors in
2 grammar, syntax or spelling.
Some logical gaps in writing with multiple errors in
1 grammar, syntax or spelling.
Many logical gaps in writing and multiple errors in
grammar, syntax or spelling that significantly
impede the message.
Illogical writing with multiple errors in grammar,
syntax, and spelling that prevent comprehension of
meaning.

Points Available Points Undergraduate Degree
4 3.5 – 4.0+
4 3 3.25 – 3.49
2 3.0 – 3.24
1 2.5 – 2.9

Bonus Points Available * Points Explanation
1 Work experience – military service since degree
2 1 completion – review resume
1 Mission Fit – as determined by answers to goal
statement
Difficulty of undergraduate major or institution
(engineering, pre-med)

Total Points Available Total Points Awarded

10

Decision Ranges:
7-10 Regular/Conditional Admit
6 Provisional
1-5 Non-Admit

*Bonus points only reviewed/awarded if GPA and Writing is not in admissible range.

RSG ADMISSIONS RUBRIC

Points Available Writing Score – Technical Quality Explanation

6 Points Logical progression in writing with no errors in
6 grammar, syntax or spelling.
5 Logical progression in writing with a few errors in
4 grammar, syntax or spelling.
3 Some logical gaps in writing with a few errors in
2 grammar, syntax or spelling.
Some logical gaps in writing with multiple errors in
1 grammar, syntax or spelling.
Many logical gaps in writing and multiple errors in
grammar, syntax or spelling that significantly
impede the message.
Illogical writing with multiple errors in grammar,
syntax, and spelling that prevent comprehension of
meaning.

Points Available Points Undergraduate Degree
4 3.5 – 4.0+
4 3 3.25 – 3.49
2 3.0 – 3.24
1 2.5 – 2.9

Bonus Points Available * Points Explanation
1 Work experience – military service since degree
4 1 completion – review resume
2 Difficulty of undergraduate major (engineering, pre-
med, biology, etc.)
GRE scores at or above 50th percentile

Total Points Available Total Points Awarded

10

Decision Ranges:
7-10 Regular/Conditional Admit
6 Provisional
1-5 Non-Admit

*Bonus points only reviewed/awarded if GPA and Writing is not in admissible range.

MASTERS AND DSL ADMISSIONS RUBRIC

Points Available Points Writing Score – Goal Statement/Survey

6 6 Technical Quality Explanation
5
Points Available 4 Logical progression in writing with no errors in grammar, syntax or spelling.
3 Logical progression in writing with a few errors in grammar, syntax or
6 2 spelling.
1 Some logical gaps in writing with a few errors in grammar, syntax or spelling.
Some logical gaps in writing with multiple errors in grammar, syntax or
Points spelling.
Many logical gaps in writing and multiple errors in grammar, syntax or
6 spelling that significantly impede the message.
5 Illogical writing with multiple errors in grammar, syntax, and spelling that
4 prevent comprehension of meaning.
3
OR
2
1 Interview Score – Overall fit explanation

Already working toward achieving expressed goals; Regent is the 1st choice;
knowledgeable of Regent and its’ reputation.
High level of awareness of goals; expresses goals with explicit detail and
lengthy responses; Deeply committed to faith integration & Regent.
Clearly articulated goals; strong orientation toward faith integration; clear
understanding of Regent but unsure about program outcomes.
Some goal clarity; difficulty expressing goals in detail; vague; moderate
desire for faith integration; minimal understanding of Regent or program
choice.
Undetermined goals; open to faith integration but it is not a key
consideration; lack of basic knowledge about Regent or the program.
No goals; unable to express goals or reason for obtaining degree; unaware or
ambivalent toward faith integration; no knowledge of basic information
about Regent or the program.

Points Available Points Graduate Degree (only for Undergraduate Degree
DSL applicants)
4 4 3.5 – 4.0+
3 3.75 – 4.0+ 3.25 – 3.49
2 3.5 – 3.74 3.0 – 3.24
1 3.25 – 3.49 2.5 – 2.9
3.0 – 3.24

Bonus Points Points Explanation
Available *

2 1 Significant work experience – military service since degree completion –
review resume
1 Difficulty of degree program/major (engineering, etc.)

*Bonus points only reviewed/awarded if GPA and Writing is not in admissible range.

Total Points Available Total Points Awarded

10

Decision Ranges: Merit Awarding:
7-10 Regular/Conditional Admit Score of 9 = 15% Scholarship
6 Provisional Score of 10 = 25% Scholarship
1-5 Non-Admit

SBL PHD ADMISSIONS RUBRIC

Points Available Points Writing Score – From Masters Paper or Leadership Essay

6 6 Technical Quality Explanation
5
Points Available 4 Logical progression in writing with no errors in grammar, syntax or spelling.
3 Logical progression in writing with a few errors in grammar, syntax or spelling.
4 2 Some logical gaps in writing with a few errors in grammar, syntax or spelling.
Some logical gaps in writing with multiple errors in grammar, syntax or spelling.
1 Many logical gaps in writing and multiple errors in grammar, syntax or spelling
that significantly impede the message.
Illogical writing with multiple errors in grammar, syntax, and spelling that
prevent comprehension of meaning.

Points Graduate Degree

4 3.75 – 4.0+
3 3.5 – 3.74
2 3.25 – 3.49
1 3.0 – 3.24

Required Interview or Fit Survey Score – Overall fit Explanation

2 Already working toward achieving expressed goals; Regent is the 1st choice;
knowledgeable of Regent and its’ reputation.

1.75 High level of awareness of goals; expresses goals with explicit detail and lengthy
responses; Deeply committed to faith integration & Regent.

2 1.5 Clearly articulated goals; strong orientation toward faith integration; clear
understanding of Regent but unsure about program outcomes.
1.25 Some goal clarity; difficulty expressing goals in detail; vague; moderate desire
for faith integration; minimal understanding of Regent or program choice.
1 Undetermined goals; open to faith integration but it is not a key consideration;
lack of basic knowledge about Regent or the program.
0 No goals; unable to express goals or reason for obtaining degree; unaware or
ambivalent toward faith integration; no knowledge of basic information about
Regent or the program.

Bonus Points Available * Points Explanation

2 1 Significant work experience – military service since degree completion
1 Difficulty of degree program/major (MBA, etc.)

*Bonus points only reviewed/awarded for merit award consideration.

Total Points Available Total Points Awarded
12

Decision Ranges: Merit Awarding:
8-12 Regular/Conditional Admit Score of 11 = 15% Scholarship
7 Provisional Score of 12-14 = 25% Scholarship
1-6 Non-Admit