Have I ruined my chance?

[ddsdevil]

I just finished my first semester at Duke Div. and my grades aren't what I was hoping for. I didn't do too well on my papers in Church History and ended the semester with a C+ in that class.

I have high aspirations to do a PhD/ThD and I was hoping to get into a good program. Will this C+ pretty much put an end to that?

Thanks

Edited January 4, 2010 by ddsdevil

[johndiligent]

Will this C+ pretty much put an end to that?

I doubt it. It's the first semester of first year (not sure how many years your programme is but I'll bet it's between 2 and 4). Find out what went wrong, do well henceforth and develop a strong CV.

[LateAntique]

I agree. Learn from the C+ and do well from here on out. You'll be fine.

[ddsdevil]

Thanks for the response! Has anyone made a C+ in a class during their Master's program and was still accepted to a top tier program?

[ddsdevil]

C's are passing in the M.Div. I'm not sure if I can retake it. If I can, wouldn't the C still be on the transcript?

[peppermint.beatnik]

C's are passing in the M.Div. I'm not sure if I can retake it. If I can, wouldn't the C still be on the transcript?

take another course to replace the the C+.

[ddsdevil]

take another course to replace the the C+.

Forgive me ignorance, but how does that work? Church History is a core class. Can I really take a class to replace it? If so, would it need to be in the same field? Thanks

[peppermint.beatnik]

It just means, take another seminar, get an A. If you do, it will help your chances.

It's not as good as getting an A in your core class, but it's better than doing nothing, right?

Shows initiative, etc.

[ddsdevil]

It just means, take another seminar, get an A. If you do, it will help your chances.

It's not as good as getting an A in your core class, but it's better than doing nothing, right?

Shows initiative, etc.

Thanks to everyone for the input!