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2016-2017 Denver Seminary West Texas Extension Student Handbook 37 Rather, it reflects our educational mission. Denver Seminary provides graduate level training for ministry but does not offer ordination or credentialing for ministry. Therefore, churches, denominations and other ministry organizations are responsible to make their own decisions about who is eligible for particular ministry roles and functions. Within the parameters of our statement of faith, Denver Seminary celebrates the diversity of traditions and theological distinctives represented within our community by students, staff and faculty. The contributions of our different backgrounds provide a rich educational opportunity as we listen to and learn from each other. Such a rich formational opportunity always involves tensions and challenges. Many Christians who are equally committed to biblical authority will differ on issues such as gender roles in ministry. On this issue, Denver Seminary intentionally does not take an institutional position so that there is opportunity for continued exploration, engagement, mutual learning and growth in our respect for each other even when we disagree. Denver Seminary takes neither a "complementarian" nor an "egalitarian" stance on the issue of gender roles in ministry. Our faculty reflects a diversity of opinion on the particulars of this question while valuing a climate of charitable orthodoxy, i.e. a clear commitment to biblical authority combined with a commitment to mutual respect and civil discourse. Disagreement on this issue is not a matter of biblical orthodoxy or a litmus test for fellowship, even though we may hold our opinions with great conviction. Recognizing the range of commitments on this issue, even among evangelical Christians with a strong commitment to biblical authority, Denver Seminary expects all students to demonstrate mutual respect for the rights of all other students to prepare for any form of ministry. Charitable, respectful dialogue on the issue is encouraged within these boundaries. Disrespect or demeaning treatment of other students, in any form, will not be tolerated due to the educational and formational nature of our Seminary's mission. Accepting a place in the student body of Denver Seminary is a statement of willingness to abide by this policy. We are committed to cultivating and protecting a community in which both men and women are free from derogation of any type and can thrive in their personal and professional development for whatever form of ministry they and their sponsoring fellowships sense the gifts and calling of God. Students with Disabilities Overview and Section 504 Notice Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act states that "no qualified handicapped person shall, on the basis of handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity which receives Federal financial assistance" (34 C.F.R. Part 104.4). Denver Seminary strives to provide qualified students with disabilities opportunities to succeed in accordance with applicable law and the Seminary's resources, mission and principles. Denver Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in violation of applicable portions of the Rehabilitation Act and its implementing regulations, including 34 C.F.R. Sec. 104.1 et seq. Because of its status as a religious institution, Denver Seminary is not subject to Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act may not apply to all of its decisions or activities. Nonetheless, the Seminary recognizes the gifts and calling to ministry of students with disabilities, and strives to honor and address their needs and concerns through these Guidelines.