Grading System

At the Protestant Theological Institute the following grading system is used.

Grade Name Description Equivalents
10 Excellent high level of command of all aspects, no or only a few minor weaknesses A
9 Very good high level of command of most aspects, only minor weaknesses A-
8 Good major level of command, small weaknesses B
7 Satisfactory fair level of command, some weaknesses C
6 Satisfactory fair level of command, significant weaknesses D
5 Sufficient the minimum requirements for acceptance E
4 Insufficient almost sufficient, not acceptable Fx
3 Poor performance rudimentary knowledge of the subject F
2 Very poor performance no knowledge of the subject F
1 Academic dishonesty awarded for academic dishonesty (cheating) and given as a starting point F