Guided-reading classes are 3 credits each and are graded as pass/fail. For each guided-reading class, you should submit a list of proposed reading for approval. All books/articles should be graduate level theological titles related to your dissertation research, and should be picked with the assistance of your dissertation advisor, if possible.  There should be a minimum of 1350 pages for each class, although this number can be adjusted based on the work. This may translate to several titles.  For each title you read, you should submit a 750-word reading journal.  If reading a group of academic articles, you can divide them in a manner suitable to the content when writing the reading journals.   Directions for the initial title submission and the reading journal can be found under assignments. To submit the title list and reading journal, click on assignments.  After the reading journal has been approved, the final step is a 20 minute video conference with a member of the Pontifex faculty to discuss the readings. 

Proprietary Interest Policy:

Faculty are permitted to refer to notable past work and achievements (including publications and educational activities not offered by Pontifex University, and even those offered for personal profit) in their published biography on the Pontifex website and course promotions. In the context of educational activities undertaken for Pontifex University, including videos, live or recorded, teachers, can recommend or bring to the attention such work for students (even if for personal profit, for example, books or podcasts) but only with approval by Pontifex University and when it is related to the teaching purpose of the class.  An instructor’s related work will be noted in the syllabus as appropriate.  Instructors may use their own materials as required in their courses and learning events as long as the materials are appropriate for the particular learning event.

Failure to comply with this policy will result in a warning or administration modification of course materials. Violations of this policy should be reported to the Provost.