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Welcome!Whether you are a new or returning student, we count it a privilege to serve you as part of theDenver Seminary community. Seminary is a unique and potentially transformative experience, inpart because it involves more than the rigorous academic work. You are part of a community with aunique purpose – “preparing men and women to engage the needs of the world with theredemptive power of the gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture.” Fulfilling that visiondemands that we each allow God to speak into and shape every area of our lives. Denver Seminarystrives to be the kind of community where you can do that with the encouragement and resourcesof others on that same path.As a community of purpose we seek to be a community of discovery, where you can explore thedepths of God’s riches in Jesus Christ and how God wants to use you uniquely in his redemptiveplan. As a community of purpose we seek to be a community of encouragement, where you enjoythe support and challenge of others who share the same faith commitments but come from differentbackgrounds and perspectives. As a community of purpose we must also be a community ofcharacter. Long ago, the Apostle Paul challenged the Christians in Philippi to “walk in a mannerworthy of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27). While that does not involve a long list of rules, it doesinvolve a common commitment to choices that honor and build others, reflect the glory andexcellence of our Lord, and create the conditions for pursuing our common purpose withoutdistraction.This Student Handbook contains lots of important and useful information for navigating yourexperience as a student in the Denver Seminary community. Please be familiar with it because yourenrollment as a student at Denver Seminary is your agreement to abide by its policies, all of whichare intended to foster and protect the kind of community we all need.Again, welcome, or welcome back, to Denver Seminary. May God grant you a fruitful academic yearin which your faith in God is deepened, your vision for ministry is clarified, and your love for othersis enriched, for your own joy and the glory of God!Very Sincerely,Robert JonesVice President of Student Life and Enrollment ManagementDenver Seminary6399 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton, CO 80120303-824-3094 800-922-3040www.denverseminary.eduDenver Seminary2014-2015 Student Handbook1

The Student HandbookThe Student handbook is an official document that is binding for all students. The StudentHandbook communicates and explains important information and policies to help a studentsuccessfully complete his or her academic work, understand the different services Denver Seminaryoffers, and prepare a student for future ministry. Degree seeking students, as well as those earningcertificates and auditing classes are to comply with policies and procedures as stated in thisHandbook. These policies and procedures have direct bearing on all students, and each student isresponsible for becoming familiar with the content and policies herein. Therefore, we encourageeach student to review and take seriously the information contained in this Student Handbook.Denver Seminary admits students of any race, gender, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights,privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Itdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or national and ethnic origin in theadministration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, andother school-administered programs. No student can be excused from taking a required coursefrom a faculty member on the basis of the student’s objection to the faculty member’s race, gender,or national and ethnic origin.The content of this handbook should not be construed as complete. It may be modified by action ofthe Faculty, Administration, or the Seminary Board of Trustees at any time. Denver Seminaryreserves the right to change policies when necessary. All policy changes will be communicatedpromptly to the student community. Students unable to access an electronic copy of the studenthandbook will be provided a hard copy upon request in the Office of Student Life.Accreditation and AffiliationsDenver Seminary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the NorthCentral Association, 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413; telephone number800-621-7440; website: www.ncacihe.org, to award master’s and doctoral degrees. The Seminary isalso an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States andCanada, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103; telephone number 412-788-6505;website: www.ats.edu. The Master of Arts in Counseling degree is also accredited by the Council forAccreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).1 The Denver Seminary CPECenter is solely accredited to offer CPE training by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education,1549 Clairmont Road, Suite 103, Decatur, GA 30333; telephone number 404-320-1472; website:www.acpe@acpe.edu, as a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training center. The Denver SeminaryCPE Center offers CPE Level I, Level II, and supervisory education CPE units for matriculatedDenver Seminary students. Denver Seminary is the first evangelical seminary to receive thisdesignation.1The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Denver Seminary is currently accredited by CACREP under the 2001 Standards forCommunity Counseling through October 2012. In 2009, CACREP combined the standards for Community Counseling and Mental HealthCounseling into Standards for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs. Denver Seminary intends to seek accreditation for the ClinicalMental Health Counseling program when it is scheduled for the reaccreditation process in 2012, per CACREP guidelines.22014-2015 Student Handbook

Table of ContentsWelcome from Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management . 1The Student Handbook . 2Accreditation and Affiliations. 2Table of Contents . 3Seminary Directory . 8Academic Calendar . . 9Theological Foundations . . 11Our Mission . . 11Our Vision . 11Statement of Faith . 11Doctrinal Statement . 12Guidelines for a Christian Lifestyle . . 13Campus Facilities, Usage, and Operations . 16The Campus . . 16 Anita I. Graber Administrative BuildingHarold and Virginia Simpson Leadership CenterVernon and Ann Grounds Student CenterPaul and Marjorie Lewan Learning Resource Center and the Carey S. ThomasLibraryOn-Campus Apartments . 17Parking . 17 PermitsPoliciesLocationsEnforcementSafety, Security, and Emergencies . . 18 Safety and SecurityImportant Phone NumbersCampus Emergency and Weather Notification System . . 19Usage and Operations . . 19 Bicycle RegistrationBookstoreDress CodeDenver Seminary2014-2015 Student Handbook3

Lost and FoundPetsPublic Space UsageReceptionist DeskSolicitationStudent Life. . 21The Office of Student Life . . 21Communication and Marketing to Students. . 21Student Resources and Services .21 Career ServicesCounseling with Professional Christian CounselorsEmploymentFood ClosetBread ClosetManna MinistryHealth InsuranceStudent Leadership .22 Student Leadership BoardResidential Life . 22 Community AdvisorsGroup Connections .23 International StudentsPartners in Ministry3 (PiM3)Student Interest GroupsCultural Immersion and Seminary Initiatives . 23 Vernon Grounds Institute of Public EthicsUrban InitiativesHispanic InitiativesKorean InitiativesThe Preaching InitiativeCommon Ground: The Chapel Gatherings of Denver Seminary 24 Attendance RequirementsConferences/LectureshipsKent Matthews Endowed Lectureship in Christian Social EthicsInformational Technology (IT) .26Acceptable Use and Computer Services .26 IT Support Contact InformationComputer LabEmailMoodleMy DenSemWireless Internet42014-2015 Student Handbook

Library Services . . 28General Information . . .28 Contact InformationLibrary Hours of OperationLibrary / ID CardsChecking Out BooksFinesReference Services . .29 Reference OfficeOnline CatalogInterlibrary Loan Services . . .29Special Collections . 29 ArchivesEBooks / EReadersGrounds CollectionM.A. Theses and D.Min. ProjectsOversize BooksPeriodicalsReference BooksReserve MaterialHelpful Tips . . .30 Carrels with LockersCell PhonesComputer Lab and Wireless PrintingConference RoomsCopy MachinesCopyrightFood and Drink PolicyLoss or DamageOther Large Seminary Library Collections in DenverStudy EnvironmentFinancial Aid . 32Financial Aid Office ,, .32 Contact InformationEligibility , 32Types of Financial Aid , .32 Institutional AidFederal Student LoansFederal Work StudyVeteran’s Educational BenefitsExternal ScholarshipsApplication , .3352014-2015 Student Handbook

Awarding and Disbursing Aid 33 Scholarship CommitteeAwards LetterPayment DeadlineDisbursementsCancellationTerms and Conditions .34Financial Policies and Services .35Account Information 35Tuition and Fees for 2014-2015 .35Payment Policies 35Payment Plan .35 Plan detailsEnrollment FeesPayment Plan EnrollmentNonpayment of Financial Obligation .36Audit .36Academic Policies and Services .37Student Learning Outcomes 37Academic Integrity .37 Process for Handling Academic Integrity ViolationsAppeal Process for Academic Matters . .38 Appeal of Academic DismissalAppeal of Academic PolicyAppeal of a GradeCourse Taping Policy .39Extensions of Course Work .39Writing Center .40Gender Inclusive Language .40Military Service 40 Called to Active Duty Currently Active DutyTranscript Request .40Leave of Absence from Seminary 41Withdrawing from Seminary . .4162014-2015 Student Handbook

Student Educational Records 41Official Statement and Policies . . 42Confidentiality and Institutional Responsibility . . . . 42Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 . . . . .42Missing Student Notification . . .42Christian Civility, Human Dignity, and Mutual Respect . . 42Student Grievance Process 43 Informal Grievance ResolutionGrievance Process for Non-Academic MattersFormal Student Grievance Procedure involving a Faculty memberFormal Student Grievance Procedure involving a Staff or another StudentDiscipline and Suspension for Non-Academic Concerns . . .44Interim Suspension . .45Drug and Alcohol Policy . 45Weapons and Explosives Policy . .45Educational Records . .45Gender Roles and Ministry Training in an Educational Setting . 46Students with Disabilities . .47 Overview and Section 504 NoticeStudents’ Request for Special ArrangementsSection 504 Complaint ProcedureNotice Concerning Title IX . .48Addendum . 4972014-2015 Student Handbook

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