Student Marriages

Since the seminary desires to counsel students before marriage, all students who contemplate marriage (including vicars, those in emergency service, and those on leave of absence) are expected to consult with the dean of students.

Since the seminary cannot assume responsibility for the housing and support of married students and their families, the student who contemplates marriage is asked to demonstrate that he has worked out a responsible plan for financial stability. No one can anticipate every emergency which might arise, but students who contemplate marriage are encouraged to include provision for unforseen expenses in their financial planning.

Although the seminary recognizes that family obligations and emergencies will occasionally preempt a married student's time and energies, students who contemplate marriage are cautioned to remember that a consistent pattern of allowing family responsibilities to hamper the discharge of student responsibility will harm their preparation for the ministry and may establish a dangerous pattern for their future work.

Students who plan to marry before registering at the seminary are expected to seek the counsel of the campus pastor at the pre-seminary college.