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2021-2022 Student Handbook 28 Vernon Grounds Institute of Public Ethics The Vernon Grounds Institute of Public Ethics provides environments and resources to educate, facilitate, and train Seminary students, members of Christian leadership, and the Christian community as a whole in the area of social ethics. Gordon Lewis Center for Christian Thought and Culture The Lewis Center is an educational resource for the greater Denver area that seeks to train and equip believers, proclaim the truth of Christianity to unbelievers, and engage culture for the redemptive cause of Christ. Ethnic Initiatives Urban Initiative Formerly known as the African American Initiative, the Urban Initiative exist to increase diversity while providing much-needed advocacy to students from urban contexts. With focus on black people of varying ethnic backgrounds, the Urban Initiative challenges leaders in Denver's urban context to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally in order to lead God's people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world. Hispanic Initiatives The Hispanic Initiatives serves Denver Seminary and the Hispanic community by providing access and support for individuals from Hispanic contexts to pursue theological education. It also provides opportunities to students of other ethnic groups to become culturally effective while ministering in the Hispanic culture. The Hispanic Initiative includes the following programs: A certificate of completion in Hispanic Studies. The IDEAL Institute (The Institute for the Development and Training of Leaders). Oasis (Training Female Leaders for the Hispanic Church). Worship Leaders´ Program. Friends of IDEAL (building the future of the Hispanic Church). Asian Initiative The Asian Initiative aims to develop pastoral and lay leadership among Asian Christians in metro Denver by offering opportunities for pastors and lay leaders to be equipped thoroughly to serve the Lord's Kingdom and church more effectively.