Equality, Diversity and Respect in the School of Divinity

All members of the School of Divinity are expected to treat each other with respect, regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender (including transgender), age, sexual orientation, or beliefs (including lack of religion or beliefs).

Everyone associated with the School of Divinity is expected to be familiar with and abide by the following policies, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment:

• Dignity and Respect Policy [PDF]
• Code of Student Conduct
• Policy on Disclosure of Intimate Relationships

Athena SWAN Silver Award

The School of Divinity achieved an Athena SWAN Silver Award in 2018 for its commitment to gender equality, following a Bronze (GEM) Award in 2014.

Our Equality and Diversity (E&D) Committee is composed of staff and student representatives who meet three times per year. The Committee oversees the implementation of the University’s Dignity and Respect Policy and other relevant initiatives, and supports and promotes a range of E&D campaigns  within the School. Their annual reports are posted at the bottom of this page.

Equality and Diversity Director

The School's Equality and Diversity Director is:

Blog

Our Equality and Diversity blog contains latest news, including dates of E&D meetings and LGBT+ and Allies Group meetings.

Check out our E&D blog

Dignity and Respect for all

The School supports and promotes all the University's Equality and Diversity initiatives:

• University or Edinburgh Equality and Diversity website
• Respect at Edinburgh
• Celebrating our diversity
• RACE.ED

Further sources of advice and support

School E&D Committee annual reports

Annual report 2018 (pdf) (19.95 KB PDF)

Annual Report 2017 (24.05 KB PDF)

Annual Report 2016 (pdf) (37.66 KB PDF)

Annual Report 2015 (pdf) (46.71 KB PDF)