Biblical and Community Standards

BIBLICAL AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS

Believing the Word of God to be of supreme and final authority in faith and life, the absolutes of the Scriptures speak directly to certain standards. These Biblical standards lay the foundation for our code of conduct. In addition to standards what is explicitly stated in the Bible, we have incorporated other standards into our code of conduct for the purposes of safety, respect for property and others, successful university operations, and developing and maintaining the type of community we desire to have on our campus. In order to provide a structure that allows for social order and cohesiveness – while protecting individual rights – certain common courtesy guidelines are necessary. These include appropriate procedures, guidelines, and regulations concerning social relationships and personal behavioral choices. These are not to be interpreted as standards of spirituality, but as standards of one’s ability to function as an individual within this particular community of university students, faculty, and staff.