That's according to a draft of proposed revisions to the seminary's sexual standards that was obtained by The Associated Press.
Fuller issued a statement Thursday saying the deliberations on this topic are ongoing and drafts of possible revisions have been created solely for discussion and reflection. It says no proposals have been submitted to trustees for a vote and it is unclear when the board might even consider the matter.
The document is less clear, however, when it comes to standards for trustees, administrators, faculty and staff, requiring them "to abide by the sexual standard regarding sexual intimacy within the boundaries of the traditional understanding of marriage." It also states that those from Christian communities that differ from Fuller's stance supporting traditional marriage would still be expected to support the seminary's position.
"We'll probably see staff members and faculty quit over this," she said. "It's going to be a long journey of education and empathy before staff have that same protection." Joshua Beckett, who earned his doctorate from Fuller and taught a class in sexuality and ethics in which Schmidt was a student, said the students and professors on campus are not monolithic on this topic.
"I've not personally felt that Fuller is antagonistic toward any perspective," he said. "But there is a general lack of clarity on what perspectives are welcome."
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