Exams Schedule

The Bible Content examination is given once yearly:

• the first Friday in February at 10:00 a.m.

Final-year ordination examinations are given twice yearly:

• The weekend before Labor Day weekend.
  
• The fourth Friday and Saturday in January.

The schedule for ordination examinations is:

Friday

8:30 a.m.: Orientation
9:00 a.m.: Theological Competence (3 hours)
1:30 p.m.: Worship & Sacraments (3 hours)

Saturday

9:00 a.m.: Church Polity (3 hours)
noon: Bible passages announced for Open Book Bible Exegesis; completed examination is due no later than 9:00 a.m. the following Thursday.

Download the list of examination testing sites.

Download the 2008/2009 Exam and Grading Schedule.

Examinations are administered on many seminary campuses nationwide. Exams are shipped to proctors two weeks prior to the date of administration in a way that enables accurate tracking of the parcels. Lost or missing packages can be traced. The proctor accepts responsibility for ensuring the materials arrive in a timely fashion. Proctors are also expected to check the contents of the package for omissions or errors. Prompt checking ensures the smooth operation of the system. Proctors are also expected to read the instructions carefully when they arrive.

Persons taking exams are encouraged to do so at one of the established testing sites. However, if a candidate is no longer in seminary or is not able to travel to one of the testing sites within a reasonable amount of time, then the candidate may consider selecting a special proctor to administer the exams. Arrangements for special proctors are to be made by the candidate and the committee on preparation for ministry when registering. Arrangements for a special proctor should be made well in advance to ensure that the exam materials will arrive on time.

Proctors are responsible for ensuring that examination materials are returned to the Office of Examination Services as soon as possible after exams are completed.

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