The LTS Student Handbook is the official document that contains all policies and procedures that apply to students at Lexington Theological Seminary. “Student” means any person who is enrolled at LTS and who has not completed a program of study in which they are enrolled. Student status includes those auditing one or more courses as well as those taking courses for credit or non-credit, either full-time or part-time.
The policies and procedures contained in this handbook have direct bearing on all students and each student is responsible for familiarity with its content. These policies and procedures may change at any time. We encourage each student to take seriously the information contained in the Student Handbook and to review all policies and procedures on a regular basis.
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1.0 Mission and Vision Statements »
2.0 Organizational Information »
2.5 Organizational Relationships
3.2 Equal Employment Opportunity
3.3 Discrimination and Harassment Policy
3.5 Illicit Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Policy
3.6 Non-Academic Disciplinary and Grievance Policy
3.7 Students with Disabilities
3.8 Campus Facilities and Services
4.0 Admission Policies and Procedures »
4.3 Criminal Background Checks
5.0 Academic Policies and Procedures »
5.2 Advisors and Program Responsibilities
5.7 Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal
5.10 Clinical Pastoral Education
5.12 Academic Conduct and Policies
5.13 Seminary Writing Support Policy
6.0 Relationships with Other Institutions »
6.2 Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource (AMERC)
7.1 Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
7.2 Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
7.3 Master in Pastoral Studies (M.P.S.)
7.4 Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
8.1 Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
8.2 Certificate in Congregational Renewal and Leadership
9.0 Preparing for Graduation »
9.1 Application for Conferring of Degree
9.4 Students Seeking Ordination
10.0 Financial Policies and Procedures »
10.1 Payment and Refund Policy
10.4 Billing Errors and Inquiries
11.0 Miscellaneous Information and Policies »
11.1 Call to Active Military Service
11.2 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
11.3 Changes in Personal Information
11.5 Cell Phones and Other Devices
11.7 Minimum Technological Requirements for Participation in LTS Degree Programs
Appendices »
Appendix A: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) »
Appendix B: Student Complaint Advisory Committee Policy and Procedure »
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 Site »
Appendix L: LTS Constitution/Articles/By-Laws »
Appendix M: Campus Safety & Security Policies »
Appendix O: Library Policies »
Appendix P: Information Technology Policies »
Appendix Q: Organizational Chart »
Appendix R: Intellectual Property Policy »