Wisdom Theological Seminary
Welcome To Wisdom Theological Seminary
SPEECH BY PASTOR. DR. EVANS ANKOMAH
SALUTATION
Chairman and Members of the Governing Council
Members of Staff
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Distinguish Invited Guest
Parents and Guardians
Students
Ladies and Gentlemen
I welcome you all, most heartily; to this august occasion that marks the official entry of every student into higher institutions of learning. It is significant because it is a statutory gathering to formally admit deserving and qualified candidates who are fortunate to be offered admission into Wisdom Theological Seminary.
Wisdom Theological Seminary, is affiliated to Bible Institutes of America. In the United States of America. This affiliation will help impact in our student modern and advance knowledge and skills in terms of church administration, church growth, spiritual growth and etc.
It may interest you to know that, you are the very first set of student that I am admitting into Wisdom Theological Seminary. Gladly, you have come at the right time, and I challenge you to enlist in this noble vision.
You need to continually remember that the distance between today’s ceremony and graduation ceremony is quite wide and it is important that the journey ends successfully. For this to happen, you need to be regular in attendance at lectures, carrying out all your assignment, showing deviant behavior and other vices that can expose you and others to danger. I need to further advise you to show respect to your colleagues and staff in the Seminary to make your stay fruitful and productive.
In spite of dwindling resources, Wisdom Theological Seminary has managed to stay afloat to deliver quality service to our students. We must continue to be prudent with and make judicious of our meagre resources by blocking every possible leakage. Your role in prompt payment of fees and other charges would assist the Seminary greatly in this regard.
Finally, I wish to assure you of maximum security in our campus. We however, plead that you do not hesitate to report any suspicious activities to the Dean of Student Affairs.
I pray that the Almighty God will watch over all of you proper and make you all a source of blessing to your families, churches and country. Today’s joy shall be permanent. Amen.
Once again, I congratulate all the matriculating students God bless us all.
WISDOM THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (WTS)
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2019 – 2020
WISDOM THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY STUDENT HANDBOOK
2019 – 2020
CONTENTS
1. MISSION OF WISDOM THOELOGICAL SEMINARY
2. LEARNING GOALS / GOALS-ORIENTED OBJECTIVES
3. WISDOM THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OFFICES
3.1. Counselling Services
3.2. Career Services
4. STATEMENT OF STUDENT RIGH, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CODE OF CONDUCT
5. ACADEMIC GUIDELINES
5.1. Academic Integrity
5.2. Graduation Requirement
5.3. Programmes Offered
5.4. Grading Guidelines
5.5. Class Attendance
5.6. Revision Days
5.7. Final Examination and Remarking
6. ACADEMIC HONOURS
6.1. Code of Ethics
6.2. Academic Standards
7. EXAMINATIONS
7.1. Examination Code of Conduct
7.2. Examination Rules
8. PERSONAL INTERGRITY
8.1. Dress Code and Decorum
8.2. False Information
8.3. Disorderly Reckless Conducts
8.4. Alcohol and other Drugs
8.5. Smoking
8.6. Violence, Assault and Intimidation
8.7. Sexual Misconduct
8.8. Student / Staff and Relation
1. MISSION OF WISDOM THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Greetings! As a student of Wisdom Theological Seminary and owner of this student handbook, you are part of innovative and transformative ministerial, educational and spiritual experience. Our mission is to develop servant leaders with Christ centered worldview and a distinct Christian character by creating a quality future-driving learning environment and academic experience that prepare servant leaders to effectively fulfill Christ’s mission for His church. Wisdom Theological Seminary is affiliated to Bible Institutes of America in USA.
2. GOAL – ORIENTED OBJECTIVES
To accomplish its mission, Wisdom Theological Seminary embraces four goal-oriented objectives.
A. The seminary encourages an actively engaged and inclusive learning based upon the Holy Bible, trust, respect and Christian beliefs.
B. The Seminary will continue to strengthen its role as a provider of graduate education, offering professional graduate programs including collaborations with other learning institutes, culminating in student expertise at professional levels.
C. The Seminary will offer advising and support service that will help students to identify life and ministry goals and achieving timely graduation.
D. The Seminary will continue to establish through priorities and assessment policies that anticipate our needs and channel our efforts and resources in support of our mission.
3. THE SEMINARY OFFICES
3.1. COUNSELLING SERVISES
In a bid to encourage the holistic health and wellbeing of our students, the Seminary provides Counselling Services for the student body. Students have someone to talk to about academics as well as social life issues, time management, conflict resolution, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship challenges and some of the issues we help students with. All consultations are confidential.
3.2. CAREER SERVICES
The career services Centre works with students to identify and successfully pursue rewarding careers in the interest of the ministry.
4. STATEMENT OF STUDENT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CODE OF CONDUCT
Although Wisdom Theological Seminary places great value on freedom of expression, it’s also recognizes the responsibilities to protect the structure of values of an academic community. It important, therefore that, students assume responsibility for helping to sustain an educational and social community where the right of all are respected. This includes conforming their behavior to standards of conducts that are designed to protect the health, dignity and right of all.
5. ACADEMIC GUIDELINES
5.1. ACADEMIC INTERGRITY
As an institution that values academic integrity and intellectual exploration, Wisdom theological Seminary expects all members to abide by the highest standards of scholarly conduct. The reputation of our seminary depends on the ability of both lecturers and students to uphold the principle of academic honesty.
5.2 GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
To be eligible for graduation, students are required to fulfil the following minimal requirements:
· Successful completion of all courses pertaining to the programme, including all core and major requirement.
· A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
· Fulfillment of all financial obligations to the seminary.
· A high pedigree of discipline attitude.
5.3.PROGRAMME OFFERED
Wisdom Theological Seminary offers certificates Programmes, Diploma and advance Diploma Programmes and Degree Programmes.
5.4.GRADING GUIDELINES
Wisdom Theological Seminary grading system is modeled after University of Cape Coast (UCC). Student work is continuously evaluated throughout the semester through examination, quizzes, research and writing assignments, project and participating in class discussions.
GRADE
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GRADE POINT
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NUMERICAL RANGE
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DESCRIPTION
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A
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4.0
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80 – 100
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Excellent
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B+
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3.5
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75-79
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Very Good
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B
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3.0
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70-74
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Good
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C+
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2.5
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65-69
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Average
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C
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2.0
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60-64
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Fair
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D+
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1.5
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55-59
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Barely satisfactory
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D
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1.0
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50-54
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Weak Pass
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E
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0
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Below 50
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Fail
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IC
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–
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–
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Incomplete
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5.5.CLASS ATTENDANCE
Attending and participating in class, practical sessions and discussion sessions are essential to the process of learning at the Seminary. By missing classes, students are failing to take advantage of and contribute to the full potential of the Seminary educational experience. As such, lecturers will take attendance and participation into account in assigning student grades.
· Absence may affect the students grade. If an absence is due to illness, the student should bring documentation from a health professional to the Seminary and if approved, the absence will not affect the student grade.
· Seminary lecturers are not required to administer substitute assignment or examination for students who have missed class without prior notification and approval.
· If a student misses the equivalent of more than three weeks of classes over the course of a semester, an instructor may fail the student in the course.
· Student are required to turn off cell phones and any other devices that could beep or emit distractions sound during class sessions. NB. The Seminary imposes a fine of GhC50.00 on student whose mobile phone or other devices ring/emit sounds during class session. The offenders phone will be seized and released upon payments of the fine. This role will be enforced strictly.
· Eating in the classroom is prohibited whether or not lectures are in session. Students are however allowed to bring water to the classroom.
5.6.REVISION DAYS
Wisdom Theological Seminary normally designates 4 – 6 days between the end of classes and the beginning of final examination. This provides time during which students can complete work for the semester and prepare for final examination.
5.7.FINAL EXAMINATION AND RE-MARKING
It is required that each course have a final exam, final project and / or final paper as a final assessment in the class. A student must complete the final assessment in order to pass the course. The Academic Registry publishes the schedule for final examinations.
A student may request the re-marking of a major assignment within two weeks of the assignment being returned to the class, or in the case of a final examination, paper or project up to two weeks after the start of the following semester. The request must go through the Dean of student or the Rector and must indicate the reasonable course to request re-marking. If the request is approved, a fee must be paid to the account office.
6. ACADEMIC HONOURS
6.1. CODE OF ETHICS
Wisdom Theological Seminary, its student and it professional associations will not in any way condone cheating, lying or any other misrepresentations.
6.2 ACADEMIC STANDARD
Student with GPA of 3.5 or above at the end of the semester are placed on the Dean’s list. This status is noted on each student academic record. Students who successfully complete their preogramme of study (Certificate, Diploma, Advance Diploma, Degree) will be given Honours.
The following table outlines the Honours.
GPA
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HONOURS
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3.6 – 4.0
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First Class
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3.0 – 3.5
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Second Class (Upper)
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2.5 – 2.9
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Second Class (Lower)
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2.0 – 2.4
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Third Class
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1.0 – 1.9
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Pass
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< 1
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Fail
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7. EXAMINATIONS
7.1 EXAMINATION CODE OF CONDUCT
The purpose of the Exams Code of Conduct is to create an ethical environment for examination. Failure to abide by the Exams Code of Conduct can result in disciplinary action. During an examination student:
· Are not allowed to talk to each other, exchange verbal or non-verbal information or physical object of any kind.
· Must leave all books and other aids in an inaccessible place (except for open- book quizzes or exams).
· Must leave as much space as possible between students.
· Students must leave mobile phones or electronic communication devices switched off and must be kept far away from exams centre.
· Students must remain absolutely silent throughout the examination. If a student has any questions, the student should put up his/her hand and wait patiently for the invigilator/lecturer before quietly asking the question.
· Students must not look in the direction of another student work.
· Students may not leave the examination hall in the first 15minutes and shall not leave the examination hall after submitting their work.
· Students must submit their examination booklet to the invigilator before leaving the examination centre.
7.2.EXAMINATION RULES
The following rules apply to the expected conduct of all students during examination at the Seminary.
· Students are to present their ID cards before being admitted into examination hall/center.
· Students will not be admitted to the examination centre after 15munutes of the examination.
Student are advised that, if a student commit any of the above offence, he/she may be disqualified in the examination and be subject to further adjudication.
8. PERSONAL INTERGRITY
8.1. DRESS CODE AND DECORUM
Wisdom Theological Seminary places great emphasis on loving our values and being the light on the hill that all other institutions will eventually follow. As such, we expect all members (lecturers and students)of our Seminary to hold true to our mission, to assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment on campus and to dress appropriately.
By appropriate dress, we mean that student should dress as befits future spiritual leaders of the world. Student should not dress for classes as he/she is going to a night club. For example, sexually provocative clothing and unkempt clothing is generally frowned upon here at the Seminary. Lounge and sleepwear are also prohibited on the administrative and academic side of the campus. Remember, you only get one opportunity to make a first impression.
8.2. FALSE INFORMATION
A student should not knowingly provide false information or make misrepresentation to any office at Wisdom Theological Seminary. Students are obligated to provide truthful and accurate identification/ information upon request. Students who are found to have provided false information may be subject to dismissal.
8.3. DISORDERLY AND RECKLESS CONDUCT
Conduct that places oneself or another in imminent danger or bodily harm is prohibited. The standard as to what constitutes imminent danger is solely at the discretion of the Dean of Student hearing the case.
8.4. ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
The possession and or consumption of alcohol beverage on campus are strictly prohibited on campus. Any student found possessing any illicit drugs and alcohol will be subject to disciplinary sanctions. The sanction will be given by the Dean of student/board of disciplinary committee.
8.5. SMOKING
The smoking policy prohibits smoking tobacco and other substances in all indoor and outdoor areas throughout the Seminary campus. GHc50.00 fine will be charged for each violation of this policy.
8.6. VIOLENCE, ASSAULTS AND INTIMIDATION
Wisdom Theological Seminary seeks to maintain an environment of mutual respect among its members. All form of violence, assaults, intimidation and harassment including that which are based on sex, race, colour, age, religion, national origin or handicap violate the sense of belongingness to the Seminary’s educational enterprise.
8.7. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
Sexual misconduct represents a continue of behavior ranging from physical sexual assault and abuse to sexual harassment and intimidation and is a serious violation of the seminary’s Code of Conduct. Both women and men can be subject to and can be capable of sexual misconduct. Sexual misconducts shall attract severe disciplinary actions.
8.8. STUDENT/STAFF RELATION
Romanticor sexual relationships between students and staff of Wisdom Theological Seminary are unaccepted because they interfere with the educational and spiritual mission of the Seminary and threaten the climate of trust, concern and respect to which the Seminary committed. Student and staff of the Seminary are expected to maintain professional, non-sexual relations.
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