Student Handbook
The LTS Student Handbook is the official document that contains all of the policies and procedures that apply to students at Lexington Theological Seminary. These policies and procedures may change at any time.
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1.0 Vision and Mission Statements »
2.0 Organizational Information »
2.1 Board of Trustees
2.2 Administrative Officers
2.2.1 President
2.2.2 Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean
2.2.3 Chief Financial Officer
2.2.4 Vice President for Advancement
2.3 Administrative Staff
2.3.1 Director of Development
2.3.2 Director of Continuing Education
2.3.3 Registrar
2.3.4 Director of Admissions
2.3.5 Director of Library and Technology
2.4 Faculty
2.5 Library Facilities
2.6 Standing Committees
2.6.1 Committee on Masters Degrees
2.6.2 Doctor of Ministry Committee
2.6.3 Assessment Committee
2.6.4 Appeals/Grievance Committee
2.6.5 Plagiarism Review Board
2.7 Organizational Relationships
2.7.1 An Ecumenical Tradition
2.7.2 Accreditation
2.7.3 Academic Partnerships and Agreements
3.1 Student Conduct
3.1.1 Disciplinary Actions
3.1.2 Appeals
3.1.3 Readmission
3.2 Equal Employment Opportunity
3.3 Discrimination and Harassment Policy
3.4 Language Issues
3.4.1 Just Language Statement
3.4.2 Accountability within the Seminary Community
3.5 Illicit Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Policy
3.6 Non-Academic Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
3.7 Students with Disabilities
3.8 Campus Facilities and Services
3.8.1 Parking
3.8.2 Bosworth Memorial Library
3.8.3 Writing Center
3.8.4 Counseling
3.8.5 Verification of Enrollment
3.8.6 Transcript Requests
3.9 Use of Seminary Resources
3.9.1 Computing Resources
3.9.2 Media Resources in Library
4.0 Academic Policies and Procedures »
4.1 Edvance 360 Management System
4.2 Advisors and Program Responsibilities
4.2.1 Change of Advisor
4.2.2 Faculty Availability
4.3 Registration Procedures
4.3.1 Course Enrollment Limits
4.3.2 Changes in Registration
4.3.3 Withdrawal
4.3.4 Withdrawal from Seminary
4.4 Grading Policy
4.4.1 Pass/Fail and Letter Grades
4.4.2 Required GPA for Graduation
4.4.3 Principles of Grading
4.4.4 Incomplete Work
4.4.5 Letter Grades & GPA
4.4.6 Grading in Level I Courses
4.4.7 Grading Criteria
4.4.8 Additional Grading Criteria, Doctor of Ministry Program
4.4.9 Doctor of Ministry Students in M.Div. Courses
4.4.10 Institutional Forgiveness/Grade Bankruptcy – Level I
4.4.11 Institutional Forgiveness/Grade Bankruptcy – Level II
4.4.11 Honor Roll
4.5 Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal
4.5.1 Probation in the Master of Divinity Program
4.5.2 Probation in the Master of Arts and MAPS Programs
4.5.3 Probation
4.5.4 Full Tuition Probation
4.5.5 Probation in Doctor of Ministry Program
4.5.6 Dismissal
4.5.7 Application for Re-Admission after Academic Dismissal
4.5.8 Probation for Students Returning after Dismissal
4.5.9 Readmission After Absence
4.6 Academic Appeals
4.6.1 Grade Appeals
4.6.2 Appealing Other Academic Matters
4.6.3 Notification of Intent or Appeal
4.6.4 Hearing Procedure
4.6.5 General Regulations Governing the Hearing Procedure
4.7 Courses
4.7.1 Course Loads
4.7.2 Course Numbers
4.7.3 Waiver of Requirements
4.7.4 Directed Studies
4.7.5 Auditing Courses
4.7.6 Course Evaluations
4.7.7 Seminary Assessment
4.8 Transfer of Credit
4.8.2 Shared and Transfer Credit Within Degree Programs
4.8.5 Admissions of Students Without Bachelor’s Degree
4.9 Academic Conduct and Policies
4.9.1 Policy Regarding Plagiarism
4.9.2 Honor Code
4.9.3 Readmission After Absence
5.0 Relationships with Other Institutions »
5.1 TEAM-A
5.2 University of Kentucky
5.3 Wesley Theological Seminary
5.4 Hispanic Summer Program
5.5 Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center (AMERC)
6.1 Master of Divinity (M.Div)
6.1.1 Time Limit
6.1.2 Curriculum Requirements
6.1.3 Ministry Site
6.1.4 Mentors
6.1.5 Covenant Groups
6.1.6 Gerontology Program
6.2 Master of Arts (M.A.)
6.2.1 Time Limit
6.2.2 Curriculum Requirements
6.2.3 Gerontology Program
6.2.4 Master of Arts Thesis
6.3 Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (M.A.P.S)
6.3.1 Time Limit
6.3.2 Curriculum Requirements
6.4 Doctor of Ministry
6.4.1 Time Limit
6.4.2 Curriculum Requirements
6.4.3 Submission of Project Proposal
6.4.4 Models of Project
6.4.5 Project Dates
6.4.6 Project Format
6.4.7 Project Completion and Committee Presentation
6.4.8 Project Submission
7.1 Certificate With Credit
7.2 Certificate (Non Credit)
7.3 Certificate Requirements
8.0 Preparing for Graduation »
8.1 Application for Degree Candidacy
8.2 Caps and Gowns
8.3 Graduation Costs and Fees
8.4 Students Seeking Ordination
9.0 Financial Policies and Procedures »
9.1 Payment and Refund Policy
9.2 Tuition and Fees
9.3 Financial Aid
9.3.1 Loans and Scholarships
9.3.2 Travel Funds
9.4 Billing Errors or Inquiries
9.5 Returned Check Policy
10.0 Miscellaneous Information and Policies »
10.1 Call to Active Military
10.2 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
10.3 Changes in Personal Information
10.4 Recording Policy
10.5 Cell Phones and Other Devices
10.6 Text Books
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Download the Complete Section on Appendices »
Appendix A: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) »
Appendix B: Grievance Procedures »
Appendix C: Policy Statement on Sexual Harassment /Discrimination»
Appendix D: Policy Statement on Racial Discrimination/Harassment»
Appendix E: Illicit Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Policy
Appendix F: Policy Statement on AIDS/HIV»
Appendix G: Whistleblower and Anti-Retaliation Policy»
Appendix J: Policy Regarding Plagiarism»
Appendix K: Accountable Ministry Sites»
Appendix L: LTS Constitution/Articles/By-Laws»
Appendix M: Emergency Procedures»
Appendix N: Campus Safety Policies and Procedures»
Appendix O: Library Policies»
Appendix P: Information Technology Policies»
Appendix Q: Organizational Chart»
Appendix R: Intellectual Property Policy»
Appendix S: Staff Evaluation»
Appendix T: Forms»
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Forms
- Student Information Release Form »
- M.Div Curriculum Worksheet »
- Directed Study Agreement »
- D.Min. Directed Study Agreement »
- D.Min Cover Sheet »
- Immersion Directed Study Agreement »
- MA Thesis Agreement Form »
- MA Curriculum Worksheet »
- MAPS Research Paper »
- Team A Registration »
- Course Evaluation »
- Staff Request for Absence »
