Response to Bible Content Exam Results

Preparation 4 Min — Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Today the Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee on Examinations for Candidates (PCC) sent the following message to all CPM moderators and PC(USA) contact persons at theological seminaries:

Greetings:

The members of the Bible Task Group and the Executive Committee of the Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee on Examinations for Candidates (PCC) are writing in response to concerns raised about the most recent Bible Content Exam (BCE), administered in September 2015. We have discussed the exam and related issues and have agreed to send this letter with a reiteration of suggested approaches to preparing for the BCE. We also are offering to assist Presbyteries and other groups with preparation of candidates for the upcoming BCE in February 2016 and for future exams. Read more…