Boston Islamic Seminary is committed to maintaining an educational and working environment in which all members of the Seminary community are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Consistent with applicable federal and Massachusetts law and the Seminary’s Islamic identity and religious mission, BIS does not engage in unlawful discrimination in:
BIS retains the right, to the extent permitted by law, to uphold its Islamic identity, religious mission, faith-based educational commitments, and religious standards.
Unlawful discrimination occurs when a person is subjected to materially adverse treatment because of a characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected characteristics may include:
This policy does not prevent BIS from applying legitimate academic, professional, conduct, safety, or religious-mission standards consistently and lawfully.
Retaliation is prohibited against a person who:
Retaliation concerns should be reported promptly and may result in separate disciplinary action.
For questions about this statement or the applicable BIS policies and reporting procedures, contact BIS.
