Students are invited to provide feedback on their experience at the end of each competency unit and at the end of the program. This practice yields rich data for analysis.
Student evaluation of achievement of competencies
In terms of learning outcomes, students overwhelmingly agreed that they developed the desired competencies in each of the categories indicated below.
Examples of student feedback:
- I have developed a lot through the skill of researching the context and historical background of the entire book, which gave me joy in studying and a deep understanding of the Old Testament books we studied. (Syrian student)
- Working through the Old Testament narrative was extremely helpful to me. I grew a lot in my skills of exegesis, and as I worked on these assignments, I could see that after each one I was improving in linking the meanings and extracting the message from the passage. I believe this has made me more effective in ministry, as I am pointing this out to those that I am ministering too, but I believe it is also making me more responsible with the Word of God, which I really desire. (English student)
- Worldview has changed the way that I will minister in the future. (Afrikaans student)
Student evaluation of development of ministry skills
As indicated by the chart below, the majority of students were satisfied with the ministry skilled they developed.
Examples of student feedback:
- THE501: Learning how to approach difficult topics and their nuance from a biblical perspective has given me tools that will serve how I counsel and walk with people through difficult challenges. The bible really does have much to say on how to deal with issues. (English student)
- I was very encouraged to develop my preaching skills as a result of encouraging Veritas team and my classmates at the time of presenting a sermon. (Egyptian student)
- I loved this study unit on Ruth. Exegesis has been one of the greatest contributors to both my spiritual growth and ministry life. This subject that Veritas teaches enabled me to deepen my understanding of scripture by only using the Bible and extracting precise meanings. (English student)
Student evaluation of support and mentoring by faculty
The students of all four cohorts were extremely satisfied with the support and mentoring by the faculty.
Examples of student feedback:
- The faculty was incredible, and there was so much to learn from them. They were well-prepared and held nothing back from us. They were so knowledgeable, but also kind and humble, which made them approachable, and a pleasure to learn from. (English student)
- The faculty and the cohort coordinator were great role models in every way and provided all the support I needed. (Syrian student)
- I received training at three different universities and Veritas College exceeded my expectations in the area of support and mentoring. From response time to explanations, Veritas is exceptional. (English student)