STUDENT LIFE AT MTS

Students

Sep 8

09-08-2020

From 2020 - 2021 Master’s Level Campus Life Handbook

The quality of student life at McCormick Theological Seminary reflects the effort an individual student invests in meeting other students, faculty and staff, in participating in McCormick-sponsored events, and in being proactive about developing new initiatives to meet the needs of the student body. Student life is a combination of classroom time together; times of fellowship at special events and in community worship; and times spent together over meals, between classes, and in the hallways and lounges of McCormick and LSTC [hopefully, again in the near future].

Student Council:

The Student Council is the connectional, communications and advocacy body of all McCormick master’s level students. The Student Council consists of two students elected from each class (Junior, Middler and Senior) and one voting delegate representing each of the student advocacy groups. Representatives from each student advocacy group are provided voice in the Student Council. The Student Council also puts together committees to address specific concerns of the McCormick community. The Student Council seeks ways to be responsive to the needs of a mature and diverse student body. It initiates programs and recommends policies affecting such areas as spiritual growth, recreation, antiracism, student housing and social engagement. The Student Council actively seeks to hear and give voice to the concerns of the various constituencies within the Seminary. The Student Council is involved in the planning, funding and implementation of many events throughout the year. Funds are also available to help students reduce the cost of attending conferences. Please see a Student Council representative for more detailed guidelines regarding funds.

The Student Council officers chosen for the 2020-2021 school year are: (See the attached pictures)

The by-laws of McCormick's Student Council appear in Section III: Student Policies Handbook. The Student Council office phone number is 773-947-6303 and the Student Council e-mail address is studentcouncil@go.mccormick.edu

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The Board of Deacons:

The McCormick Deacons are master’s level students elected to a special office of service. The Deacons serve the emotional and spiritual well-being of students and their families. They seek to foster fellowship, provide opportunities for community building and offer recognition, prayer support and comfort regarding the joys and concerns of members of the community. The Deacons fulfill these responsibilities in cooperation with the Residence Life staff and the Master’s Level Student Council. Biblical inspiration for having deacons is rooted in Acts 6:1-7.

What the deacons do: The McCormick student body is divided into groups of students, each with an assigned Deacon, for the purpose of coordinating intentional emotional and spiritual student care. All of the Deacons are there to help you. You are not limited to only one Deacon; you actually have several! Students can approach a Deacon for:

Nurture, growth, fellowship and connectedness among students and their families
Recognition, support and comfort regarding joys and concerns of the community
Prayer concerns
Financial support in times of crisis for emergency travel expenses or sudden illness
Celebration of family milestones and support in difficult times
Advocacy

The 2020-2021 Board of Deacons are: Co-Moderators: Justin Hamler and James Bryson

The by-laws of McCormick's Board of Deacons appear in Section III: Student Policies Handbook. You can contact the Deacons at deacons@go.mccormick.edu