Educational Effectiveness

Statement of Educational Effectiveness 

Howard University School of Divinity educates and forms leaders to serve and transform religious and educational institutions and society. Students receive a comprehensive theological education that empowers them for various vocations. The effectiveness of instruction is gauged by regular assessment of course offerings and student learning outcomes in relation to degree program mission and goals, rising graduation rates, and placement of graduates.

 

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT

The Howard Annual Assessment Process (HAAP), a university-wide platform and departmental peer-review practice, is the principal means for evaluation of student learning outcomes. Annual results and data visualization are provided by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.

GRADUATION RATES

Graduation, 2018-2022

 

Master of Divinity

59 students were graduated in 2018-2022, with 51% graduating within the prescribed 3-year calendar program scheme. The 6-Year Graduation Rate is 93%.

Master of Arts (Religious Studies)

17 students were graduated in 2018-2022, with 47% graduating within the prescribed 2-year calendar program scheme. The 4-Year Graduation Rate is 76%.

Doctor of Ministry

16 students were graduated in 2018-2022, with 56% graduating within the prescribed 3-year calendar program scheme. The 6-Year Graduation Rate is 75%.

 

Overall: 72% (4-Year Graduation Rate) and 89% (6-Year Graduation Rate).

PLACEMENT RATES

Graduate Placements, 2018-2022

 

28%     Congregational or denominational ministry

17%     Social justice advocacy or nonprofit, including social work 

11%     Teaching or educational administration 

10%     Chaplaincy  

9%       PhD or other advanced graduate study 

25%     Other (e.g., vocations in music, film, communications, marketing, government/public service, and business).