Diploma of Divinity – Application

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As academics working toward a common goal, we model our behavior and interaction on scripture. Specifically, we strive to be people with compassionate hearts, marked by kindness, humility, meekness, patience, and forgiveness (Colossians 3:12-17). We also avoid conduct that is spiritually or morally harmful or could reasonably cause others to stumble, or cause public damage and internal strife to Yellowstone Theological Institute.

Yellowstone Theological Institute imagines and empowers a renewed Christian witness through the dialogue between faith, adventure, and the arts.

Changing the way our world understands God and the way the church embodies the mission of Christ.

Students of Yellowstone Theological have private lives, and the board of directors respects that privacy. However, when a student’s private conduct becomes public and reflects negatively on the standards and values of the Institute (see Standard of Conduct), then reprimand and action will be taken by the President and Provost of Yellowstone Theological Institute. The following list of activities, though not limited to this list, are considered to reflect negatively on the institute: adultery by married students, abuse of spouse, abuse of children, public intoxication, substance abuse, and criminal conduct punishable by law. Our faculty and students must have conduct consistent with the conduct of Christ, and have demonstrably consistent moral behavior due to our contact with other students and community. Any student witnessed exhibiting described conduct will be subject to dismissal.

Students are expected to dress in a manner that is both modest and appropriate to the environment of a Christian organization. Faculty who find students in attire that is not suitable for the classroom or for a particular event may request a change in wardrobe of those students.

YTI is committed to providing an environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. In keeping with this commitment, YTI expressly prohibits any form of harassment based on personal characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable law. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors and all other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual or otherwise offensive nature, especially where: Submission to the conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, as a condition of an individual’s employment; Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for decisions affecting an individual’s employment; or Such conduct unreasonably interferes with the student’s academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for the student. Prohibited conduct also includes, but is not limited to: the making of offensive comments, remarks, jokes, innuendos and gestures; the use of racial or religious slurs; the transmission, communication, or receipt, by way of email, text, or the Internet, of sexually suggestive, pornographic, or sexually explicit materials; or the use of any other remark, joke, or conduct that creates or contributes to an offensive academic environment. Any individual who has reason to believe he or she is the victim of harassment should promptly report the facts of the incident to the Provost of YTI. Any faculty member receiving such a complaint must promptly notify the Provost. YTI prohibits any form of retaliation against students who file a complaint under this policy or who assist in a complaint investigation.

YTI prohibits the use or possession of alcohol, illegal drugs or illegal inhalants on campus or while at YTI sponsored event. The improper use of legal drugs is also strictly prohibited. YTI does not allow the use of medical marijuana on its premises. No student may report to class under the influence of or impaired by any drug or alcohol or medical marijuana.

YTI supports the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Smoking is prohibited on YTI premises or in any YTI vehicle.

Concealed or unconcealed weapons (guns, knives, or other weapons intended to inflict bodily harm) are not permitted on YTI premises at any time.

YTI is committed to providing a safe, secure environment where a student can grow and freely pursue academic goals within the framework of the organization. YTI works to assure that all persons are treated with respect and fairness. To that end, procedures for resolving complaints and conflicts have been established so issues can be addressed quickly and without fear of reprisal. Our complaint procedures have the sole purpose of helping to work out problems to the satisfaction of everyone involved. YTI believes that discussion usually leads to a better working relationship as well as a better academic environment. If such discussion doesn’t lead to a satisfactory resolution with your immediate faculty advisor, students can discuss their concerns with the Provost.

Plagiarism and other forms of scholastic dishonesty are serious academic violations that will not be tolerated. Scholastic dishonesty encompasses, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and any other act designed to give an unfair academic advantage to the student. The penalties for scholastic dishonesty may result in the withdrawal of the assignment, and/or administrative withdrawal from the specific seminar with a recommendation of disciplinary sanctions.

1) Copying from another student’s work, i.e., test or assignment. 2) Possessing any materials during an exam that are not authorized by the instructor, such as class notes, specifically designed “crib notes" . 3) Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test or other assignment without authority.

1) Buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means someone else’s work and then submitting that work for credit as if it were one’s own. 2) The failure to document properly sources used in research.

1) Unauthorized collaboration with another person in the preparation of an academic assignment offered for credit.

1) Altering or assisting in the altering of any official record of the Yellowstone Theological Institute.

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