Student Handbook The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Student Handbook | 1 Mission StateMent Under the lordship of Jesus Christ, the mission of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is to be totally committed to the Bible as the Word of God, to the Great Commission as our mandate, and to be a servant of the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention by training, educating, and preparing ministers of the gospel for more faithful service. The Handbook is prepared by the Office of Student Life, and is edited by the Dean of Students. The contents offer a guide to student life at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each student is responsible for reading the material and abiding by all seminary policies and regulations. The most current version online is always operative. Student Handbook 2 | Student Handbook The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary table of ContentS COMMUNITY STANDARDS ...........................................................................6 CONDUCT & CONSCIENCE Admission & Student Status .................................................................................................................. 7 Alcohol & Drugs ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Church Membership & Chapel ............................................................................................................ 7 Decorum & Dress .................................................................................................................................... 7 Divorce & Marital Relationships .......................................................................................................... 8 Electronic Mail Policy .............................................................................................................................. 8 Firearms & Fireworks .............................................................................................................................. 8 Grievance Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Hazardous Materials .............................................................................................................................. 10 Litigation & Criminal Charges ............................................................................................................ 10 Plagiarism & Telecommunications ......................................................................................................11 Sexual Harassment .................................................................................................................................11 Solicitation & Special Offerings ...........................................................................................................11 Surveys & Distribution of Materials ...................................................................................................11 Visitation in Campus Housing .............................................................................................................11 Voter Registration & Political Activity ..............................................................................................11 DISCIPLINE POLICY Function of Disciplinary Sanction ...................................................................................................... 12 Categories of Disciplinary Sanction .................................................................................................. 12 Procedure for Disciplinary Sanction & Appeal .............................................................................. 13 Academic Programs Academic Records ................................................................................................................................. 13 Campus Book Store .............................................................................................................................. 14 Catalog ....................................................................................................................................................... 14 Identification Cards ............................................................................................................................... 14 Library & Computer Lab ..................................................................................................................... 14 Metroversity & TEAM-A ..................................................................................................................... 14 Registration .............................................................................................................................................. 14 Seminary Wives Institute ..................................................................................................................... 15 Student Status .......................................................................................................................................... 15 Student Support Services Campus Fees ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Counseling ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Employment in Ministry or Marketplace ......................................................................................... 16 Financial Aid & Loans ............................................................................................................................ 16 Financial Accounts & Checks .............................................................................................................. 16 Great Commission Center ................................................................................................................. 16 International Students ........................................................................................................................... 16 Notary Publics ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Seminary Publications............................................................................................................................ 17 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Student Handbook | 3 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & Activities School Councils ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Seminary Organizations ....................................................................................................................... 18 Seminary Ensembles Chapel Choir ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Southern Seminary Worship Band ................................................................................................... 19 Doxology .................................................................................................................................................. 19 Oratorio Chorus .................................................................................................................................... 19 Chapel Orchestra .................................................................................................................................. 19 Seminary Orchestra .............................................................................................................................. 19 Boyce Music Opportunities Boyce Chorale ......................................................................................................................................... 19 Jubilate Vocal Ensemble ........................................................................................................................20 Aletheia ......................................................................................................................................................20 Boyce Organizations Boyce Missions Link ...............................................................................................................................20 Boyce Music Ministry Fellowship .......................................................................................................20 YouthVision Club ....................................................................................................................................20 Boyce College Bulldogs ........................................................................................................................20 Recreation Center Activities .................................................................................................................................................... 21 Admission ................................................................................................................................................. 21 Children & Supervision ......................................................................................................................... 21 Clothing & Equipment ........................................................................................................................... 21 Membership & Fees ..............................................................................................................................