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2010-2011 Student Handbook GGospel-Centeredospel-Centered TTransformationransformation Introduction to Western Seminary Western Seminary is accredited to award master’s and doctor’s degrees by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and is an accredited member of the Association of Th eological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada. Gospel-centered transformation NOTES 2 2010 – 2011 Student Handbook Welcome to Western Seminary Fall 2010 Dear Incoming Student, We are pleased to welcome you to the Western Seminary community. Many of you have come long distances, left homes and friends, and given up jobs in order to equip yourselves to better serve the Lord Jesus Christ. We’re glad that you have chosen Western for that purpose! Entering seminary is a significant step of faith. You are asking God to use these days to develop your head, heart and hands. You desire to leave with a clearer vision and a stronger passion for service. At Western, you will find a community with a common goal: to glorify God. Our students, faculty and staff are highly motivated not by grades or the praise of others, but by their desire to exalt the Lord and to serve productively in His Kingdom. Members of this community serve one another. During this time of transition, please call on us. We have resources that may help your search for housing, employment, ministries, financial aid, advising and academic questions, women’s and student activities, and other services. Fellow students and spouses are eager to make your transition easy. Faculty members look forward to knowing you as a person and as a friend. Welcome to the community. We are delighted you have joined us. Warmly yours in Christ, Warmly yours in Christ, Robert W. Wiggins, Ph. D. Dean of Student Development/ Registrar 3 Gospel-centered transformation Table of Contents CAMPUS MAP ........................................................................6 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ..................................................7 ADVANCED STANDING AND ADVANCED SUBSTITUTES .........................8 ADVISING ..........................................................................9 AUDIT ..............................................................................9 CHEATING .........................................................................9 CLASS ATTENDANCE ..............................................................9 CLASSROOMS......................................................................9 COURSE AND WORK LOAD ......................................................9 COURSE PAPERS AND THESES ..................................................10 COURSE SCHEDULES AND SELECTION .........................................10 ENROLLMENT OPTIONS .........................................................10 EXTENSIONS AND INCOMPLETES ...............................................11 FERPA ANNUAL NOTIFICATION ..............................................11 FLEX STUDENTS ..................................................................12 MAIL .............................................................................12 NON-DEGREE STUDENTS .......................................................12 PROCEDURE FOR ADDING/DROPPING A CLASS ..............................12 REGISTRATION ...................................................................12 REGULATIONS AND APPEALS ...................................................13 STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM ...............................................13 SYLLABI ...........................................................................14 TRANSFER CREDIT ...............................................................14 VOTER REGISTRATION ...........................................................14 GENERAL INFORMATION...................................................15 BULLETIN BOARDS ...............................................................16 CAMPUS HOURS ................................................................16 COMMUNITY EVENTS ...........................................................17 COMMUNITY LIFE ...............................................................17 COPYRIGHT ISSUES ..............................................................17 COUNSELING SERVICES .........................................................17 DISABILITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES ..........................................18 HEALTH INSURANCE .............................................................18 LIBRARY ..........................................................................18 MENTORED FIELD MINISTRY EXPERIENCE ......................................19 MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS ...................................................19 4 2010 – 2011 Student Handbook Table of Contents OFFICE EQUIPMENT .............................................................21 SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY ..................................................21 SOLICITATION AND SALES ......................................................22 SPOUSE’S TUITION REDUCTION POLICY ........................................22 STANDARD OF CHARACTER AND CONDUCT ..................................23 STATEMENT OF INFORMED CONSENT REGARDING MEETINGS WITH A STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DEAN ....23 STUDENT DRESS .................................................................23 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS ..............................................24 STUDENT LOAN ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION ..................................24 STUDENT MINISTRY TEAM ......................................................24 TUITION PAYMENT ...............................................................24 TUITION: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ..........................................25 CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY .............................................27 ANIMALS IN CAMPUS BUILDINGS ..............................................28 BENEVOLENCE POLICY ..........................................................28 CRIME AWARENESS AND CAMPUS SECURITY .................................28 DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM .........................................28 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ......................................................29 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES ....................29 INCLEMENT WEATHER ...........................................................30 MEASLES IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENTATION - PORTLAND CAMPUS .........30 PARKING .........................................................................30 PERSONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY .............................................31 RESIDENT SECURITY .............................................................31 TELEPHONES......................................................................31 USE OF BUILDINGS ..............................................................31 WEAPONS POLICY ..............................................................31 APPENDIX ........................................................................33 ACADEMIC RESOURCES .........................................................34 RESEARCH RESOURCES ..........................................................34 OTHER INTERNET RESOURCES ..................................................35 BIBLEWORKS .....................................................................36 REFERENCE BOOK RESOURCES .................................................36 SEMINARY LIFE RESOURCES ....................................................37 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ..........................................................39 5 Gospel-centered transformation Campus Map 6 Academic Information Gospel-centered transformation Academic Information Th e current seminary catalog is the primary and authoritative source of Method: information regarding academic requirements and regulations. Th ere- Th e assessment is usually conducted orally, interactively and without fore, students are referred to the section of the current catalog titled, notes or Bible, though it could be done in writing if the student pre- “Admission, Financial, and Academic Policies.” We are highlighting the fers. Usually, the examining instructor conducts an informal interview information below either because it does not appear in the catalog or by telephone or in person during which the student is asked open- because it merits repetition here. ended questions to determine if he or she can demonstrate competent, current understanding of course content. • Biblical literature sample questions: Can you discuss the develop- ADVANCED STANDING AND ADVANCED SUBSTITUTES ment of “covenant” through the canon? What is the big idea and major Western Seminary is designed to train students who have never had contribution of the book of Exodus? Please share your favorite minor any previous theological education. However, we realize that a portion prophet and discuss it with the examining instructor. of our incoming students are Bible college graduates. If that’s true of you, please read carefully the information below. NOTE: It is important • Hermeneutics sample questions: How would you conduct a word that students must request advanced substitutes or advanced standing study? What are the various pitfalls in word studies? prior to or concurrent with their fi rst semester of enrollment. • Th eology sample questions: What are the varying understandings Defi nitions: of sin in Arminian, Wesleyan, Calvinist, Catholic, etc. understandings Students who enter seminary with knowledge of the Bible, theology, and which of these do you tend to agree with? Can you support your hermeneutics, etc., may be eligible for advanced standing