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12 Student Life GENERAL INFORMATION The department of student life consisting of the dean of students, community life coordinator, and the student services coordinator, is committed to supporting student success by providing a variety of activities, access to resources, and individual consultations. Detailed information about the resources and services provided by this office can be found in the Denver Seminary Student Handbook. All students should familiarize themselves with the handbook as they are responsible to know the information it contains. HOUSING Off-Campus Housing A variety of housing options are available near the Seminary campus. Refer to the Seminary website for information about off-campus housing. CULTURAL IMMERSION AND SEMINARY INITIATIVES Denver Seminary strives for an environment that celebrates Christian unity and values the diversity within the body of Christ. As reflected in the faculty, staff, and student body, the Seminary community consists of individuals from numerous cultural backgrounds and contexts. Urban Initiative The Urban Initiative is intended to be internationally inclusive, embracing all people in urban Denver while focusing on black people of varying ethnic backgrounds. The Urban Initiative is focused on being an academic bridge by expanding the presence of black students in Denver Seminary degree programs; enhancing the overall experience of black students through support activities and services; and extending the educational resources of Denver Seminary to Denver's urban communities. Hispanic Initiative The Hispanic Initiative serves Denver Seminary and the Hispanic community by providing access and support 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 women leaders for the Hispanic church) Worship leaders program Friends of IDEAL (building the future of the Hispanic church) Korean Initiative The Korean Initiative is actively engaged in the life and mission of Denver Seminary by developing pastoral and lay leadership among Korean/Korean-American Christians in the metro Denver area through the Korean Lifelong Education Initiative; aiding new Korean students in adjusting to life in Denver; and developing networks and connections between Denver Seminary and churches, parachurch ministries, and seminaries in Korea .