A course syllabus is a document that states clearly what students will learn and how they will learn it, specific course expectations and policies, and resources available to succeed in the course.


Course Syllabus Required Information

  • Instructor Information - Name, title, contact information, availability, drop-in hours, etc
  • Course description
  • Course learning outcomes
  • Program learning outcomes
  • Course assessments used to demonstrate learning for outcomes
  • Course evaluation and grading - see below
  • Technology requirements for the course - see below
  • Course specific policies - see below
  • University supports and accessibility language - see below
  • Course schedule of topics and assignments

Course Evaluation and Grading

  1. Methods of Assessment/Course Requirements
    [Insert list of assessments used to measure learning in each course learning outcome and assigned weight of the assessments]
  2. Grading Scale
    [Insert scale used for grading]
  3. Grade Access
    [Insert description of where/how student can access grade]


Technology Requirements

  1. Electronic Communication: Students are expected to check their UDTS email accounts regularly for course updates and university announcements.
  2. Electronic Devices: Students are expected to have or locate their own access to computer equipment and a reliable internet connection.
  3. Online Learning: Moodle is the UDTS learning management system, giving access to course resources and gradebook as well as allowing them to upload assignments. Use Chrome or another compatible browser to navigate to moodle.dbq.edu. Moodle uses the same login credentials as other UDTS technologies. Students are expected to log into Moodle on a regular basis to access course resources such as readings or discussion forums, as well as upload assignments.
  4. Technical Support: If you have any difficulty with accessing any university technologies such as email and Moodle, please contact the Technology HelpDesk at 563-589-3737 or HelpDesk@dbq.edu.
  5. [Insert any other required technology for course including test proctoring services, online learning tools that require separate logins, etc.]


Course Specific Policies

  1. Course Policies [Insert any course policies or “house rules” appropriate]
    - Attendance for this course is defined as… [a statement of attendance for each course is required]
  2. University Policies [required policy language, do not alter]
    - Academic Dishonesty: The seminary defines plagiarism as the copying or use of work or ideas not the student’s own, in any form including AI generated text without acknowledgment. Students shall not represent the work of another as their own or in any way misrepresent their own work, or the work of another. The use of any outside source, whether of idea or of paraphrase, shall be properly acknowledged. Any quotation, even of phrase, shall be marked by quotation marks. Misrepresentation shall be avoided. The Seminary defines cheating as the dishonest use of resources. Cheating on any academic assignment is prohibited. The first offense of plagiarism, once established, will be penalized by an “F” on the assignment. Second offense, once established, will be penalized with an “F” for the course. Third offense, once established, results in the student being eligible for dismissal from the Seminary. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Seminary, with the dean, shall adjudicate all claims of cheating and enforce this policy. Appeals of the decision of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee can be directed to the vice president of academic affairs through the director of seminary vocation. The VPAA decision is final.
    - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) statement: Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability. Please notify your instructor during the first week of class of any accommodations needed for the course. Late notification may cause the requested accommodations to be unavailable. Confidentiality of all requests will be maintained. All requested accommodations must be approved through the Accessibility Service Coordinator, located within the Academic Success Center, 2nd floor Myers Library. Please contact Accessibility Services Coordinator at ASC@dbq.edu or 563-589-3262.
    - Co-curricular Disclaimer: Students carry out ministry responsibilities in the church and under the jurisdiction and oversight of their denominational judicatory and/or local congregation. Students engaging in ministry shall receive permission, guidance, and oversight from these sources, including compliance with common requirements such as background checks and authorization to preach or participate in administration of the sacraments.
    - Grievance Procedures: In any disagreement over the interpretation of academic regulations or the existence of extenuating circumstances that might justify special consideration, the student may file a grievance. Grievances may be submitted in writing to the Academic and Student Affairs Committee.


University Support and Accessibility

  1. Academic Success Center: The Academic Success Center (ASC) can assist you in developing basic academic skills and can provide tutoring referrals. Please contact your instructor to discuss ASC services that might assist you in achieving course learning outcomes. ASC can be reached at ASC@dbq.edu or 563-589-3262.
  2. Library Support: Charles C. Myers Library staff are available to help you find, access, and use appropriate information for your course. You can reach the library staff in the following ways: by phone 563-589-3649, by email at reference@dbq.edu, or the chat box on the library website. Librarians have also created seminary specific guides to help students navigate library resources effectively. You can find them here: https://libguides.dbq.edu/seminaryresources