The Dominican House of Studies
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 | |
| I | Incomplete | |
| IP | In Process | |
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 & Defense Grade (average): 25%
Comprehensive Examination: 15%
Coursework (GPA): 60%
Master of Arts in Thomistic Studies:
Thesis & Defense Grade (average): 25%
Comprehensive Examination: 15%
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) |
*Students who fail the first attempt of a comprehensive exam, thesis, thesis defense, tesina, or lectio coram are ineligible for academic honors.
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