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For all information on DISTANCE LEARNING come to our site--click below –
http://www.ACCUS.US
The format for education at St. John XXIII Theological Institute is predominantly distance learning.
John XXIII Theological Institute of The American Catholic Church
in the United States
Distance learning recreates the traditional classroom through the contemporary portal of technology. Each student is
required to have access to a computer, the internet, and to have a web cam for live class audio/visual sessions with their instructors. Whenever possible direct meetings with students and their instructors are encouraged, and in some courses (e.g., Mass Practicum) it is necessary. However, it is supported by traditional learning tools such as textbooks, video lessons, workbooks, and other printed material.
St. John XXIII Theological Institute actively uses WiZiQ (http://www.wiziq.com) as a platform for providing distance learning opportunities for students that cannot schedule face to face meetings with their instructors. There is no cost to the faculty or student in using the WiZiQ system.
Although individual course content and requirements are set by the instructor and/or Dean and Registrar of the Theological Institute within Institute guidelines, each course contains a syllabus outlining course expectations, and the following as needed:
+ A course-specific study guide;
+ Reading assignments (i.e., textbooks and articles);
+ CD or DVD containing a semester of lectures; and
+ Regular communications with the instructor (i.e., e-mail, web-cam, or telephone).
The purpose of the distance learning format is to bring the student as close to a classroom experience as possible. The study guide explains how the course is administered. Each chapter contains a lesson outline, summary, and study questions for the corresponding lecture.
Enrollment is available three times a year, and the distance learning approach allows the student to have the freedom to start a course more frequently than a ―bricks and mortar‖ seminary. The 20 week semesters or 5 week mini-mester periods allow the student to pace themselves while continuing to maintain their job, and activity within their family. The student can study when and where their schedule allows. The semester begins for the student upon receipt of the course study from the instructor. Those requiring more than the allotted time for a semester or mini-mester, must seek permission from the Registrar of the Theological Institute in order to complete the course. Assignments and exams will evaluate your progress and offer you additional insight into your growing knowledge, skills and abilities.
ASSIGNMENTS/COURSEWORK
The study guide for the selected course will list the assignments that must be completed and returned to satisfy course requirements. Students can mail or e-mail assignments to the course instructor. The corrected and graded assignment is returned to the student.
The 20 week semester and the 5 week mini-mesters are intended to allow the seminarian or religious candidate to have sufficient time to read, dialogue, digest, and reflect upon the different course materials that they will cover during that time. Exercises will be designed and made appropriate to the particular needs of each course. The need to learn the material and to demonstrate competency is critical. In the end, this is not about grades, but being the best prepared to serve our people with all the gifts that God has given to us.
COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS
Every school establishes requirements for the presentation of all written work for evaluation to the instructors, and St. John XXIII Theological Institute is no different.
Since we are primarily a distance learning program, it is important that all students have secure and up to date computer equipment and programs. For the sake of continuity, all written work will be submitted to instructors using the Microsoft Works/Word system. As with any written assignment, the student is responsible for presenting their work in a way that is legible, grammatically correct, and containing no spelling errors. All material submitted for evaluation must have the student‘s complete name at the top right hand side of the paper.
In regards to the form to be used for any citations…the instructor will inform their students as to the style (e.g., MLA, APA) that they will accept.
It is important to note that plagiarism is never acceptable. Any infraction will be met with an immediate failing grade, a mark on the permanent record, and a report of the infraction submitted to your religious superior.
GRADING SYSTEM
The grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing honor points earned by credits attempted. Any courses failed will be charged as credits attempted through the final calculation of a student‘s grade point average. A minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average both overall and in the core curriculum is required to graduate with a degree.
Grades Honor Points Per Credit Hour
A+ 4.3
A 4.0
A– 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B– 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C– 1.7
D 1.0
F 0.0
I Incomplete 0.0
AU Audit Not calculated
W Withdrawn Not calculated
In the event the student is unsuccessful in the coursework, the Registrar of the Institute and instructor of the course will discuss a means of remediation. The additional requirement will be discussed with the student in detail by the course instructor. Upon completion of the remedial assignment(s), the student will be given a passing grade.
It is important for the student to remember that the grades that they earn during their coursework does not reflect their personal character, moral dignity, holiness of life, or worthiness for ministry. Grades are merely a professional assessment of a student‘s capacity to master the academic material in a way appropriate to academia. Although the Church honors and welcomes the St. Thomas Aquinas‘ and the St. Bonaventure‘s in our midst, we also welcome and acknowledge the St. John Vianney‘s and the St. Francis‘ too!
FINAL EXAMS
When sufficient preparation is completed, the student will be required to request the final examination or project. Final examinations or projects consist of a demonstration of competence in the topic, as well as the ability to effectively apply what is learned to a pastoral scenario. The exam or project may either be written essay, and/or standard multi-question examination. It is the responsibility of the instructor to ensure that the student is supplied with the required examination, oversee its administration, and evaluate the examination.
GRADE REPORTS
Students receive a grade report each time they complete a semester. All records are kept and maintained in the Office of the Registrar. Grade reports will be mailed to the student by the Registrar of the Theological Institute.
TUITION
Often this is the most frightening part of any school catalogue…How much will it cost?
The American Catholic Church in the United States is first and foremost a faith community--the Church. It is not our goal to make money. Our IRS 501(c)(3) status prevents us from generating any profit.
Like any school, we do have expenses. However, we try to minimize the costs to the student by digitizing materials where possible. The cost to the student in terms of books is explained below. As for any other costs, those will be made known to students if and when they arise, at no penalty to the student if they cannot provide funding.
The Administration and the Faculty are not paid salaries or benefits. In addition, since it is predominantly a cyber-campus, there is no property costs involved in the operation of any of our programs of study. All of the faculty members have outside professional careers, and they donate their time, resources, and occasionally their funds to help support programs of the school.
The Institute is committed to providing a sound religious and theological education to our students with a minimum impact on them financially.
The current Tuition/Fees are as follows:
TEXTBOOKS
Some texts necessary for all coursework will be supplied by the Institute. This will also include all video discs, audio tapes, study guides, and handouts. The student may be required to provide a fee for postage and a refundable deposit for any and all materials, at the discretion of the Dean of the Institute. The deposit will be refunded upon return of all materials in an undamaged condition. Under no condition is the student allowed to copy any materials under the protection of copyright.
Furthermore, all students are required to maintain their own personal reference library. The library should consist of at the very least, an appropriate Catholic Study Bible, The Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd Edition), Catholicism (McBrien), The Code of Canon Law for the ACCUS (digitized), The Encyclopedia of Catholicism (McBrien), the Collegeville Bible Commentary, a Book of Prayer (e.g., Liturgy of Hours, 1 volume), a History of the Catholic Church (e.g., Dwyer, Vidmar, Pelican series) , the Documents of Vatican II (e.g., Foley), the Rites of the Catholic Church volumes 1 and 2, and a Dictionary of the Liturgy (Lang).
COURSE EXEMPTIONS
Students with previous experience, coursework, or self-study, may request a course exemption. The student must submit at the time of their application, a ―Credit Assessment Form. The granting of such a request is the final decision of the Registrar of the Theological Institute.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
For more information on Accreditation/Admissions and course catalogue go to
www.accus.us
For all information on DISTANCE LEARNING come to our site--click below –
http://www.ACCUS.US
The format for education at St. John XXIII Theological Institute is predominantly distance learning.
John XXIII Theological Institute of The American Catholic Church
in the United States
Distance learning recreates the traditional classroom through the contemporary portal of technology. Each student is
required to have access to a computer, the internet, and to have a web cam for live class audio/visual sessions with their instructors. Whenever possible direct meetings with students and their instructors are encouraged, and in some courses (e.g., Mass Practicum) it is necessary. However, it is supported by traditional learning tools such as textbooks, video lessons, workbooks, and other printed material.
St. John XXIII Theological Institute actively uses WiZiQ (http://www.wiziq.com) as a platform for providing distance learning opportunities for students that cannot schedule face to face meetings with their instructors. There is no cost to the faculty or student in using the WiZiQ system.
Although individual course content and requirements are set by the instructor and/or Dean and Registrar of the Theological Institute within Institute guidelines, each course contains a syllabus outlining course expectations, and the following as needed:
+ A course-specific study guide;
+ Reading assignments (i.e., textbooks and articles);
+ CD or DVD containing a semester of lectures; and
+ Regular communications with the instructor (i.e., e-mail, web-cam, or telephone).
The purpose of the distance learning format is to bring the student as close to a classroom experience as possible. The study guide explains how the course is administered. Each chapter contains a lesson outline, summary, and study questions for the corresponding lecture.
Enrollment is available three times a year, and the distance learning approach allows the student to have the freedom to start a course more frequently than a ―bricks and mortar‖ seminary. The 20 week semesters or 5 week mini-mester periods allow the student to pace themselves while continuing to maintain their job, and activity within their family. The student can study when and where their schedule allows. The semester begins for the student upon receipt of the course study from the instructor. Those requiring more than the allotted time for a semester or mini-mester, must seek permission from the Registrar of the Theological Institute in order to complete the course. Assignments and exams will evaluate your progress and offer you additional insight into your growing knowledge, skills and abilities.
ASSIGNMENTS/COURSEWORK
The study guide for the selected course will list the assignments that must be completed and returned to satisfy course requirements. Students can mail or e-mail assignments to the course instructor. The corrected and graded assignment is returned to the student.
The 20 week semester and the 5 week mini-mesters are intended to allow the seminarian or religious candidate to have sufficient time to read, dialogue, digest, and reflect upon the different course materials that they will cover during that time. Exercises will be designed and made appropriate to the particular needs of each course. The need to learn the material and to demonstrate competency is critical. In the end, this is not about grades, but being the best prepared to serve our people with all the gifts that God has given to us.
COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS
Every school establishes requirements for the presentation of all written work for evaluation to the instructors, and St. John XXIII Theological Institute is no different.
Since we are primarily a distance learning program, it is important that all students have secure and up to date computer equipment and programs. For the sake of continuity, all written work will be submitted to instructors using the Microsoft Works/Word system. As with any written assignment, the student is responsible for presenting their work in a way that is legible, grammatically correct, and containing no spelling errors. All material submitted for evaluation must have the student‘s complete name at the top right hand side of the paper.
In regards to the form to be used for any citations…the instructor will inform their students as to the style (e.g., MLA, APA) that they will accept.
It is important to note that plagiarism is never acceptable. Any infraction will be met with an immediate failing grade, a mark on the permanent record, and a report of the infraction submitted to your religious superior.
GRADING SYSTEM
The grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing honor points earned by credits attempted. Any courses failed will be charged as credits attempted through the final calculation of a student‘s grade point average. A minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average both overall and in the core curriculum is required to graduate with a degree.
Grades Honor Points Per Credit Hour
A+ 4.3
A 4.0
A– 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B– 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C– 1.7
D 1.0
F 0.0
I Incomplete 0.0
AU Audit Not calculated
W Withdrawn Not calculated
In the event the student is unsuccessful in the coursework, the Registrar of the Institute and instructor of the course will discuss a means of remediation. The additional requirement will be discussed with the student in detail by the course instructor. Upon completion of the remedial assignment(s), the student will be given a passing grade.
It is important for the student to remember that the grades that they earn during their coursework does not reflect their personal character, moral dignity, holiness of life, or worthiness for ministry. Grades are merely a professional assessment of a student‘s capacity to master the academic material in a way appropriate to academia. Although the Church honors and welcomes the St. Thomas Aquinas‘ and the St. Bonaventure‘s in our midst, we also welcome and acknowledge the St. John Vianney‘s and the St. Francis‘ too!
FINAL EXAMS
When sufficient preparation is completed, the student will be required to request the final examination or project. Final examinations or projects consist of a demonstration of competence in the topic, as well as the ability to effectively apply what is learned to a pastoral scenario. The exam or project may either be written essay, and/or standard multi-question examination. It is the responsibility of the instructor to ensure that the student is supplied with the required examination, oversee its administration, and evaluate the examination.
GRADE REPORTS
Students receive a grade report each time they complete a semester. All records are kept and maintained in the Office of the Registrar. Grade reports will be mailed to the student by the Registrar of the Theological Institute.
TUITION
Often this is the most frightening part of any school catalogue…How much will it cost?
The American Catholic Church in the United States is first and foremost a faith community--the Church. It is not our goal to make money. Our IRS 501(c)(3) status prevents us from generating any profit.
Like any school, we do have expenses. However, we try to minimize the costs to the student by digitizing materials where possible. The cost to the student in terms of books is explained below. As for any other costs, those will be made known to students if and when they arise, at no penalty to the student if they cannot provide funding.
The Administration and the Faculty are not paid salaries or benefits. In addition, since it is predominantly a cyber-campus, there is no property costs involved in the operation of any of our programs of study. All of the faculty members have outside professional careers, and they donate their time, resources, and occasionally their funds to help support programs of the school.
The Institute is committed to providing a sound religious and theological education to our students with a minimum impact on them financially.
The current Tuition/Fees are as follows:
- A non-refundable application fee of $10.00 will be charged to all applicants who will begin studies after the Fall of 2011.
- As of the Spring 2016 semester, all students will be charged a $5.00/credit hour fee.
- For ACCUS students, the course hour fee tuition, minus any interest gained, will be refunded to the student if they complete their degree program within four years of matriculation.
- For non-ACCUS students, the course hour fee tuition is non-refundable.
- For all students effective in the Spring 2012 semester, individual professors will charge a non-refundable fee for the digital material that they provide to the students. The fee is to cover the cost of the CD/DVD, the computer time, and time spent on producing this material that is used to save the student the greater cost of buying hardcover materials for class.
TEXTBOOKS
Some texts necessary for all coursework will be supplied by the Institute. This will also include all video discs, audio tapes, study guides, and handouts. The student may be required to provide a fee for postage and a refundable deposit for any and all materials, at the discretion of the Dean of the Institute. The deposit will be refunded upon return of all materials in an undamaged condition. Under no condition is the student allowed to copy any materials under the protection of copyright.
Furthermore, all students are required to maintain their own personal reference library. The library should consist of at the very least, an appropriate Catholic Study Bible, The Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd Edition), Catholicism (McBrien), The Code of Canon Law for the ACCUS (digitized), The Encyclopedia of Catholicism (McBrien), the Collegeville Bible Commentary, a Book of Prayer (e.g., Liturgy of Hours, 1 volume), a History of the Catholic Church (e.g., Dwyer, Vidmar, Pelican series) , the Documents of Vatican II (e.g., Foley), the Rites of the Catholic Church volumes 1 and 2, and a Dictionary of the Liturgy (Lang).
COURSE EXEMPTIONS
Students with previous experience, coursework, or self-study, may request a course exemption. The student must submit at the time of their application, a ―Credit Assessment Form. The granting of such a request is the final decision of the Registrar of the Theological Institute.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
For more information on Accreditation/Admissions and course catalogue go to
www.accus.us