Grades and Honors
Grading Scale
| A | 4.0 | 96-100% |
| A- | 3.75 | 93-95% |
| B+ | 3.5 | 90-92% |
| B | 3.0 | 87-89% |
| B- | 2.75 | 85-86% |
| C+ | 2.5 | 82-84% |
| C | 2.0 | 79-81% |
| C- | 1.75 | 75-78% |
| F | 0.0 | Below 75% |
| P | Pass | |
| WD | Withdrawal | |
| AU | Audit | |
| IS | Incomplete: Student | |
| IT | Incomplete: Teacher or Institution | |
Honors
Honors awarded from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception are based on criteria specific to the degree awarded. Language and philosophy credits are not calculated in the assessment of degree status or eligible honors.
Master of Arts in Theology Degree:
Thesis: 20%
Thesis Defense: 20%
Coursework (GPA): 60%
Master of Arts in Thomistic Studies:
Thesis: 20%
Thesis Defense: 20%
Coursework (GPA): 60%
Master of Divinity Degree:
Comprehensive Exam: 25%
Coursework (GPA): 75%
Bachelor of Sacred Theology Degree:
Comprehensive Exam: 25%
Coursework (GPA): 75%
Licentiate in Sacred Theology Degree:
Tesina: 20%
Lectio Coram: 20%
Coursework (GPA): 60%
| Cum Laude | 3.5-3.69 (all criteria) |
| Magna cum Laude | 3.7-3.89 (all criteria) |
| Summa cum Laude | 3.9-4.00 (all criteria) |