Biblical and Humane Assessment

May 11 - June 19, 2026, Mondays at6 p.m. CST

Many ubiquitous modern assessment practices place a heavy emphasis on efficiency and measurable outcomes. While these tools can be useful, they often leave educators searching not only for means of assessment that more accurately reflect the depth and scope of student learning but also honor the full humanity of their students. This course invites participants to explore assessment methods shaped by biblical principles and educational wisdom reaching back to the foundations of Lutheran education during the Reformation. Participants will consider practices that support learning which cultivate flourishing, encourage mastery, foster love of learning, and inspire students to invest deeply in their education. Course elements will include: the essential nature of assessment; the history of assessment; the consequences of modern assessment methods; assessment principles from the Scriptures; and concrete applications for biblical and humane assessment in the classroom (such as the value of narrative feedback, qualitative means of evaluation, and other humane approaches that align with the aims of formation). Participants will rediscover assessment practices that have stood the test of time, reflecting the truth of who students are as beloved beings created imago Dei

Course Objectives:

• Evaluate contemporary assessment practices 
• Design assessment tools that support mastery, growth, and the formation of the whole person 
• Apply accurate narrative and qualitative feedback that honors student dignity 
• Develop assessment practices that foster productive relational trust in learning environments 

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