The program has equipped and helped me confirm my ministry. (Philippines, '05 Grad)
[ABTS professors are] the life models through which our Lord continues to move, convict and shape my life. (Hong Kong Grad)
My primary purpose for entering the program was to get a degree, but as I started taking the courses, discussing and interacting with other students and our professors, I found myself a person of little learning. (Philippines, '05 Grad)
Scholastic Standing
The student’s scholastic standing is indicated by his Grade Point Average (GPA). Grades for each class earn points according to the following scale:
| A = 4.0 | B = 3.0 | C = 2.0 | D = 1.0 |
| A- = 3.7 | B- = 2.7 | C- = 1.7 | F = 0.0 |
| B+ = 3.3 | C+ = 2.3 | D+ = 1.3 | WE = 0.0 |
Grade points are averaged together to obtain the GPA. A GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation.
In the best interest of the student, the school has established a scale for determining probation and dismissal levels. Students whose GPA falls below the probation level but above the dismissal level are placed on Academic Probation. Students on Academic Probation are permitted to take only one course at a time. It is hoped that this restriction will help them raise their GPA by giving full attention to each course.
The probationary level for 9 credit hours is 2.0; after 18 credit hours, the probationary level is 2.25. Students are liable for Academic Suspension when the GPA falls below 1.5 after 9 credit hours or 1.75 after 18 credit hours.
Figuring the GPA
- Multiply the grade points by the number of credit hours for each class.
- Add together the resulting quantities.
- Divide by the total number of credit hours.
Example:
| Course Grade | Credit Hours | Total Points |
| B+ = 3.3 | 3 | 9.9 |
| C = 2 | 3 | 6.0 |
| A- = 3.7 | 2 | 7.4 |
| TOTALS | 8 | 23.3 |
| 23.3 divided by 8 = 2.91 = between B- and B | ||
