Seminary Credit Requirements Can Deepen Students' Conversion to Jesus Christ
“All we do should deepen our conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel because He is the answer to [students'] challenges and questions” (Chad H Webb, “Messengers of the Good News”).
Everything we do in seminary is intended to accomplish the "Objective of Seminaries and Institutes." This includes the seminary credit requirements. To receive credit for seminary, students will need to read selected scripture passages, take part in learning assessments, and continue to attend seminary consistently.
In addition, teachers will encourage students to set and monitor personal scripture study goals. Examples of personal goals could include reading the assigned Come, Follow Me chapters and passages in the Book of Mormon. Because of the personal nature of these goals, students will not report them to the teacher (and they will not be tracked in WISE). Students may choose to track their goals in mySeminary for their benefit.
“This ... will require more personal, individual attention from teachers. It will add a burden, but it is a burden teachers should be glad to carry because their personal ministries are as important as their classroom instruction. If anyone can do it, your teachers can. They are wonderful” (President Henry B. Eyring quoted by Chad H Webb, “Messengers of the Good News”).
Reading Requirements
The new Seminary Scripture Passages include roughly 60 pages from the book of scripture for the course (30 pages per traditional term/semester). These pages have been carefully selected because of their doctrinal depth and richness. In addition, the scripture passages should be the standard for makeup work for previously missed reading requirements.
Recording reading in WISE
- Teachers will mark readings complete in WISE for each student.
Learning Assessments
In 2025 students need to participate in at least one Assess Your Learning lesson during each half of the course to receive credit for seminary graduation.
Recording Assessments in WISE
- Teachers will record credit in WISE for students who participated in at least one Assess Your Learning lesson during each half of the course.
Learning Assessments in Online and Home-Study
Online and home-study assignments should be completed and submitted as follows:
- Online Students: Complete an assessment and submit it through Canvas.
- Home-Study Students: Complete the assessment and submit it as directed by the home-study teacher.
Making Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
The purpose of assessment accommodations is to enable students with specific needs, disabilities, or health-related conditions to participate in the assessment on an equal basis with other students. Teachers should make appropriate accommodations to meet the specific needs, disabilities, and health-related conditions of their students. Learn more.
Students Requesting Makeup Assessments
For students requesting makeup assessments for 2025, teachers can provide them with the appropriate Assess Your Learning lesson located in the appendix of the seminary teacher manual. “Assess Your Learning, Part 1” can be given to students to make up the assessment for the first half of the course. “Assess Your Learning, Part 2” can be given to students to make up the assessment for the second half of the course.
For students requesting makeup assessments for prior years, teachers can share the Learning Assessment materials listed below. The makeup assessment may be taken on their own or with others. Credit is given when the assessment is returned to the teacher.
Book of Mormon (2024)
New Testament (2023)
Old Testament (2022)
- Genesis—Ruth Study Guide and Learning Assessment
- 1 Samuel—Malachi Study Guide and Learning Assessment
Attendance
Students with at least 75 percent attendance in person or participation online will receive credit. Attending seminary blesses students in their efforts to be lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.