2023-2024 Student Handbook
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Ethnic Initiatives
Urban Initiative
The Urban Initiative is focused on expanding the presence of Black students in Denver Seminary degree
programs and enhancing the overall experience of Black students, as well as extending the educational
resources of Denver Seminary to Denver's urban communities.
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:
• The IDEAL Institute (The Institute for the Development and Training of Leaders).
• An Associates degree in Biblical Studies in partnership with the Central America Theological
Seminary
• Ministerial specialization diplomas in Preaching and Teaching
• The Trauma Healing Institute
• A certification in Marriage Mentoring
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.
