General Information for RSD Faculty
1. Syllabus Guidelines
Please follow the appropriate Syllabus Guidelines when composing your
syllabus. Email an electronic copy (MSWord or WordPerfect) of your
syllabus to rsd@adphila.org by the first night of class.
2. Book Orders and Library Reserve Materials
Booklists are to be uploaded directly to the Religious
Studies Division website. To do so, send an email to scs.rsd.booklist@blogger.com. Type the
course number and the course name in the SUBJECT line of the email. Type your
booklist into the body of the email. Include the name, author, publisher, year,
ISBN number, and approximate cost for each book, and indicate whether the book
is required or recommended. If you are requiring a book that is difficult to
acquire, please offer a recommendation for how the book can be obtained.
To
check that your booklist was posted correctly, go to www.studycatholictheology.com and click on Book Lists in the
left-side menu.
To place books on Library Reserve, contact the library here.
3. Course Materials on the Web
Please contact the Religious Studies Division Office if you need to post information on the web for your students. You are welcome to request assistance from the Religious Studies
Division staff when learning how to scan photocopies of all required
reserve reading.
4. Technology in the Classroom
All classrooms are equipped with the latest technology for your use in
class. If you would like some instruction, the Religious Studies staff
will be happy to help you.
5. Photocopying
The photocopy machine in the Religious Studies Office is available for
copying materials for your classes. You may bring your materials to be
copied to the office before class, or email them ahead of time to rsd@adphila.org.
5. Exams
The office needs copies of all exams. Please submit a copy of any tests
given during the semester when they are administered. All undergraduate
courses must include in-class midterm and final examinations. Final
exams must take a major portion of the final class period. Abbreviated
and take-home exams are not permitted.
6. Grading System
Please use the grading scale included in the syllabus guidelines when
evaluating your students. This is the official grading scale of the
Seminary.
7. Incomplete Grades
A grade of "I"- Incomplete may be issued only when work is interrupted for a justifiable reason. An "I" may not be given without the permission of the Academic Dean. An "I" must be made up before the last day of the subsequent semester.
8. Withdrawal from Class
In order for students to withdraw from a class, and official Withdrawal
Form must be submitted to the Academic Dean. Failure to officially
withdraw will result in a grade of “F” on the student’s transcript.
Students may withdraw from a course no later than one week before the
final examination.
Refund of Tuition
Withdrawal before first class: 100%
Withdrawal before second class: 75%
Withdrawal before the third class: 50%
Withdrawal after the third class: No refund
Students must submit an official Withdrawal Form by the deadline to receive the corresponding refund.
9. Auditing a Class
Students must have permission to audit a course from both the
instructor and the Academic Dean. To audit a class, an official Audit
Request Form must be submitted to the Academic Dean before the fourth
class. The instructor’s signature is required before submission to the
Academic Dean. No student may audit a course unless he or she has been
formally admitted into the Religious Studies Division. Normal tuition
and fees apply when auditing courses. Audit Request Forms are available
in the Religious Studies Office.
10. Class Time and Locations
Every class is scheduled to meet for two and one-half hours, from 7:00
to 9:30 p.m.. At the discretion of the instructor, a ten to fifteen
minute break may be given. Please do not exceed fifteen minutes or end
class before the indicated time. Food and beverages are not permitted
in the classroom at any time. Please advise your students of this
policy.
All classes will be held in Vianney Hall.
11. Student Lounge
Refreshments will be available during break time in the Vianney Hall Lounge.
12. Library Orientation
The staff of the Ryan Memorial Library offers library orientations
geared toward your specific course or research assignment. You may take
your class to the library, or have a staff member come to your
classroom. Contact Mrs. Cait Kokolus, Director of Library Services, at
610-785-6280 for more information.
13. Guest Speakers
Any guest speakers in class need approval from the Academic Dean.
Please inform the Religious Studies Office about any guest speakers you
plan to have in your class. The Seminary does not provide stipends to
classroom guest speakers.
14. Library Book Orders
The Library staff is always looking to add to its collection. If you
would like the library to order anything for its shelves, please let us
know. Click here to order books.
15. ID Cards
The Religious Studies Office will issue identification cards to both
faculty and students. These cards will be used for visual
identification purposes only. You are required to wear the card
whenever you are on campus.