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2016-2017 Student Handbook 27 conferences and lectureships present evangelical leaders who, by knowledge and experience, are able to contribute inspirational stimulation and theological insight. Kent Mathews Endowed Lectureship in Christian Social Ethics As part of the Vernon Grounds Institute of Public Ethics, the annual Kent Mathews Lectureship addresses the Biblical, theological, and philosophical nature of the Christian's obligation, the personal character dimensions of social ethics, the values reflected in social justice, and the concrete responses to which we are called as followers of Christ. Salt & Light Seminar Salt & Light is an annual seminar hosted by the Vernon Grounds Institute of Public Ethics. The purpose of the seminar is to offer a collective learning experience designed to empower and inspire participants to steward the resources that God has given them for maximum impact in the world. Those who attend have the opportunity to interact with leaders in their fields, enjoy a catered lunch, and receive the monograph series published by the Vernon Grounds Institute. Preaching Initiative's Conference & Shannon Lectureship The Preaching Initiative trains current and future pastors, as well as lay people, to be better preachers. The initiative includes elective courses in homiletics for students, annual preaching conferences, and preaching cluster groups where students and non-students alike can hone their preaching skills in a relational setting. Each of these events focus on the methodology of expository preaching by inviting pastors to preach at each event who bring excellent examples of this approach. Urban Initiative The Urban Initiative (UI) is now internationally inclusive, embracing all people in urban Denver while focusing on black people of varying ethnic backgrounds. The UI is focused on becoming 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; as well as extending the educational resources of Denver Seminary to Denver's urban communities. Student Preaching Series Each Spring semester, six senior students from the homiletics department are selected by their professors to preach in chapel. Spread across three weeks, each day of chapel features a different student who are each honored to preach to their peers from the chapel stage. This annual event is unique as fellow students share timely messages for fellow students. Spurgeon Lectures These semi-annual lectures are intended to highlight excellent examples of preaching from the historical reformed perspective. On those years when they are scheduled, an individual from the reformed community is invited to share a series of three lectures on some topic which informs or highlights that theological position.