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14 Health Insurance Denver Seminary recognizes that students and families have unique factors driving their decisions about health insurance and so does not require health insurance for all students.* Additional information can be found on the student insurance page of the student life tab of MyDenSem. *Health insurance is required for all international students and their dependents for the duration of their studies at Denver Seminary. Writing Center The Writing Center provides services and resources to develop and strengthen students' writing skills during their academic career. It offers tutoring and editing services throughout the academic year. For more information, contact the Student Life Office. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Common Ground: The Chapel Gatherings of Denver Seminary Common Ground chapel services are held each week during the fall and spring semesters. Denver Seminary faculty, staff, students, and their guests gather to focus on God through worship, teaching, and prayer. Attendance at Common Ground: Students in the Master of Divinity program are required to attend five semesters of Common Ground chapel services (ten services each semester). Students in the Master of Arts programs are required to attend three semesters of Common Ground chapel services (ten services each semester). At the conclusion of each semester, students complete the attendance form which allows the department of student life to keep a record of each students' attendance. Conferences/lectureships Denver Seminary hosts at least one conference or lectureship per semester that is intended to expose students to aspects of Christianity which otherwise might not be brought to their attention. These conferences and lectureships present evangelical leaders who, by knowledge and experience, are able to contribute inspirational stimulation and theological insight. Fitness for Ministry Assessment Process Denver Seminary takes seriously its responsibility to train students who are ready to make a healthy and God-honoring contribution to the churches, organizations, and people they will serve. In addition to thorough and rigorous academic preparation, students are also expected to give diligent attention to relevant areas of character development during their seminary experience. As part of the training and mentoring curriculum, students undergo a process of assessment that provides feedback on their relational style, ways of processing life experiences, and other personal factors that may have significant implications for ministry. The process includes personalized recommendations for utilizing strengths and addressing potential problem areas. Students are expected to engage this process openly, honestly, and responsively. A full description of the assessment process can be found in the Student Handbook. GROUP CONNECTIONS Student Leadership Board The Student Leadership Board is a representative structure of the student body. This board functions as a two-way line of communication between the student body and administration in an effort to create and maintain relationships based on mutual respect and trust with the goal of providing an environment that is conducive to students' educational, personal, and spiritual development.