Page | 1 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 Table of Contents Table of Contents General Institutional Information Purpose Our Mission Our Values History and Accreditation Faculty President Authority and Governance Structure of Governance Institutional Committees/Councils 2017/ 18 Faculty Council Committee Structure and Assignments Changes in Curriculum and Regulations (18) Assessment Institutional Assessment Academic Assessment Administrative Assessment Campus Safety and Security (19) Inclement Weather Policy (21) Inclement Weather Notification 1. Oklahoma City University Campus Closures 2. Resurrection Campus Closures 3. Staff Reporting on Inclement Weather Days School Messenger Tips and Techniques for Signing Up Weapons, Violence, and Hazardous Material Policy Drug-Free Campus Resources (See Policy CCP10) Available Treatment- Kansas Greater Kansas City Resources Available Treatment- Oklahoma Back to Table of Contents Page | 2 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 Oklahoma City Resources Procedure for Distribution Smoke-Free Campus Policy Copyright Policy (27) Copyright for Music and Lyrics (Affirmed by the Board of Trustees, October 2007) Technology Policy (30) Computer Technology User Acceptance of Policy User Responsibilities Consequences of Violations Advisory Statements Oklahoma City Campus Saint Paul School of Theology at Church of the Resurrection Information (35) Directory Office Schedules Resurrection Campus Map (37) Resurrection Campus Directions Building Access United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Seminary Offices at Foxhill Official Events and Activities (39) Scheduling events and activities Environment Conducive to Learning and Working Services on Campus (40) Computer Helpdesk Email Accounts Internet Access Fax Services Photocopying and Printing Parking Recycling Student Electronic Board Back to Table of Contents Page | 3 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 Telephone Services Emergency 911 Worship Spiritual and Community Formation Community Meals Library Library Saint Paul School of Theology at Oklahoma City University Information (46) Directory Office Schedules OCU Map and Directions Oklahoma City Campus Map (48) Buildings Accessible Entrances for Persons with Disabilities Building Access Official Events and Activities Scheduling Events and Activities Services on Campus (50) Cashier Window Oklahoma City University Campus Store Computer Labs Email Faxing Services Helpdesk ID Access Card Mail and Mailboxes Oklahoma City University Police Department Security and Access to Campus Facilities Student Center and Lounge Areas Parking Photocopying and Printing Recycling Back to Table of Contents Page | 4 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 Saint Paul at OCU Student Electronic Board Telephones Worship Community Meals Library Library Resources Library Services Additional Services and Resources Library Use Guidelines Campus Security Act and Contact Information For Oklahoma City University Campus (57) OCU Hazardous Materials Policy Weapons and Violence Policy Finances (58) Tuition Rates for 2017-2018 Student Fee Descriptions and Amounts Student Financial Accountability Tuition Payment Policy Payment Plans Delinquent Accounts Withdrawals Unofficial Withdrawal Leave of Absence- Federal Financial Aid Withdraw Hardship Federal Return of Title IV Aid Policy Order of Refunds for Students with Financial Aid Tuition Refund Policy Financial Aid Saint Paul Scholarships and Awards Scholarships and Grants from Outside Sources Loan Programs United Methodist Student Loans Federal Direct LOAN Program Back to Table of Contents Page | 5 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 Applying for a Federal Stafford Loan Steps to Complete Award Notice Disbursements of Federal Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress for Financial Aid Degree Programs (73) Master of Divinity Duration of MDiv Program Specializations Contextual Education Courses Ministry Settings Finding a Ministry Setting Ministry Setting Requirements Areas of Ministry Feedback Providers Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) (82) Duration of the MACM Program Curricular Components Specialization Contextual Education Courses Ministry Settings Ministry Setting Requirements Areas of Ministry MACM Praxis Project Master of Arts (Theological Studies) Duration of MA(TS) Program Curricular Components Concentrations Thesis Process Doctor of Ministry Degree (96) Curricular Components Back to Table of Contents Page | 6 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 Ministry Seminars Praxis Thesis Committee Changing Focus Emphasis Responsibility for Learning Expectations for Writing Setting for Ministry Maintaining Good Standing in the DMin Program Praxis Thesis Process Praxis Thesis Preparation and Writing Non-Degree Certificate Programs United Methodist Church Course of Study School Advanced Course Of Study Continuing Education Lectureships and Seminars Independent Study Academic Policies and Procedures (112) Academic Progress Consecutive Registration Readmission after Dismissal Submission of Grades Acceptable Course Grades and Repeated Courses Master’s Degree Students Doctoral Degree Students; Withdrawals Policy for Changing Degree Program Advising Registration Change in Registration Course Load - General Guidelines Doctor of Ministry Transfer Credit Assessing Transcripts and Credits from Other Seminaries or Graduate Programs Transcripts Back to Table of Contents Page | 7 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 Advanced Placement Student Status Categories Conditionally Admitted Students Good Standing Academic Probation Academic Sanction Leave of Absence Non-degree status Coursework Extensions Process for Appealing a Final Course Grade Student Suspension and Reinstatement Process Suspension Process for Students Formally Admitted Suspension Process for Students Not Formally Admitted Withdrawal from School Graduation Requirements Graduation with Honors Integrity of Work Submitted/Plagiarism Student Self-Citation Student Citation of Others Plagiarism Research with Human Subjects Guidelines Accessibility Policy (for Persons with Disabilities) Needs and Limitations Information and Support Doctoral Students Responsibility for Learning and Codes of Conduct Conduct Policies (136) Policy on Student Conduct and Status of Enrollment Electronic Devices in the Classroom Inclusive Language: Its Use and Implications Policy Regarding Bullying Policy on Consensual Romantic or Sexual Relationships between Members of the Saint Paul Community (CCP 15) Back to Table of Contents Page | 8 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 Oklahoma City University Student Code of Conduct Oklahoma City University Preamble to Student Code of Conduct Catalog Course Listing by Department (150) Key to Numbering and Descriptions Notes associated with course descriptions Other observable patterns Format for Course Descriptions ASSESSMENT SEMINARS CHURCH LEADERSHIP (CHL) CHURCH AND SOCIETY (CHS) CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CRE) CONTEXTUAL EDUCATION (CTX) DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DENOMINATIONAL STUDIES (DST) ETHICS (ETH) EVANGELISM (EVN) ENGAGING WORLD RELIGIONS (EWR) HEBREW BIBLE STUDIES (HBS) HISTORY (HST) IMMERSION (IMM) MASTER OF ARTS—MACM AND MA(TS) MINISTRY (MIN) NEW TESTAMENT (NTS) PRACTICUM (PCM) PASTORAL CARE (PCR) PREACHING (PRE) SPIRITUAL FORMATION THEOLOGY (THL) WORSHIP (WOR) Appendix (194) Back to Table of Contents Page | 9 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 Policies Academic Policies Clery Act Policies Resources for Students Standards for Teaching Saint Paul Classes (SPST Policy: AA1) Inclusive Language Suggestions 2017-2018 Academic Calendar Back to Table of Contents Page | 10 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 General Institutional Information Purpose From its beginning, the purpose of Saint Paul School of Theology has been to form people for transformational ministry in congregations, faith communities, and the world in which we live, especially in the Heartland, so that they are equipped to carry out the mission of the Church: making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Mission Centered on Christ and rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, Saint Paul School of Theology is a seminary of intentional relationships committed to the formation of people for innovative, creative ministry through rigorous academic life; the exploration of Scripture, tradition, ministry practices; and diverse, contextual experience. Our Values Saint Paul School of Theology is: ● Christ-centered, prophetic and evangelistic From its beginning, Saint Paul School of Theology has been, and continues to be, committed to operations, decision-making, and curriculum that embody a Christ-centered, prophetic and evangelistic approach to theological education. Saint Paul stresses engagement of traditional disciplines, such as scripture, church history, and theology, while placing students in settings such as prisons, mental health institutions,and monasteries, and building relationships with the marginalized. ● Formed in justice, integrity, and faithful experience Saint Paul is committed to racial justice, to Christian stands in the feminist and womanist movements, to the struggle of families across our communities, to environmental justice and peace, and to abiding attention to the poor and the marginalized. ● Contextual, diverse, relevant, and multicultural Back to Table of Contents Page | 11 Student Handbook & Catalog 2017-2018 Saint Paul is committed to the contextual engagement of academic and concrete life. This commitment demands training in a diversity of settings in the search for a faithful response to the claims made in different