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| Responsibilities
of Membership in Canada Christian College and the School of Graduate
Theological Studies - Application to Students
Preamble:
Canada Christian College strives to maintain a distinctly Christian living and learning environment conducive to a rigorous study of
God’s Word. Membership in Canada
Christian College is obtained through
application and invitation. Those who accept an invitation to join
the >College agree to uphold its standards of conduct. In return,
they gain the privilege of enjoying the benefits of college membership
and undertake to work for the best interests of the whole community
(Phil. 2:4).
Compliance with these standards is simply one aspect
of a larger commitment by students, staff, and faculty to live as
responsible citizens, to pursue biblical holiness, and to follow
an ethic of mutual support, Christian love in relationships, and
to serve the best interests of each other and the entire community.
Individuals who are invited to become members of this community but
cannot with integrity pledge to uphold the application of these standards
are advised not to accept the invitation and to seek instead a living-learning
situation more acceptable to them.
The
Community:
Members of the College place the welfare of the college above their
personal preferences that is easily transformed into principles
of Christian conduct or Community
Standards that all members of
the community are expected to follow. Because the Community
Standards are intended to reflect a preferred lifestyle for those who belong
to this community rather than “campus rules,” they apply both on
and off campus.
All members of the community are responsible to:
- Conduct themselves as responsible citizens.
- Engage in an honest pursuit of biblical holiness.
- Make the College's mission their own mission.
- Limit the exercise of their Christian liberty in accordance with the College's mission and the best interest of other members of the community.
It is recognized that not every student will have personal convictions wholly in accord with the following application of these standards. However, all students are responsible to:
- Obey the law and conduct themselves as responsible citizens who contribute to the welfare of the greater community (Rom. 13:1-7). Among other things, this precludes the use of marijuana and drugs for nonmedical purposes and conduct that disrupts classes or the general operation of the College. It also includes demonstrating respect for the property of others and of the College.
- Obey Jesus’ commandment to his disciples (Jn. 13:34- 35) echoed by the Apostle Paul (Rom. 14; 1 Cor. 8, 13) to love one another. In general this involves showing respect for all people regardless of race or gender and regard for human life at all stages. It includes making a habit of edifying others, showing compassion, demonstrating unselfishness, and displaying patience.
- Refrain from practices that are biblically condemned. These include but are not limited to drunkenness (Eph. 5:18), swearing or use of profane language (Eph. 4:29, 5:4; Jas. 3:1-12), harassment (Jn 13:34-35; Rom. 12:9- 21; Eph. 4:31), all forms of dishonesty including cheating and stealing (Prov. 12:22; Col. 3:9; Eph. 4:28), abortion (Ex. 20:13; Ps. 139:13-16), involvement in the occult (Acts 19:19; Gal. 5:19), and sexual sins including premarital sex, adultery, homosexual behaviour, and viewing of pornography (I Cor. 6:12-20; Eph. 4:17-24; I Thess. 4:3-8; Rom. 2:26-27; I Tim. 1:9-10).
- Furthermore, married members of the community agree to maintain the sanctity of marriage and to take every positive step possible to avoid divorce.
- Utilize careful judgment in the exercise of personal freedom (Gal. 5:16-6:10; Rom. 12:1-15:13; I Cor. 8:9-13; 13:1-13; Eph. 4:17-6:18; Col. 3:1-4:6; I Thess. 4:1-5:24). This entails the responsible use of time and material resources, and the honest pursuit of knowledge including regular attendance at classes, chapel services, and College events. It also requires that members of the community abstain from the use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco in any form, other forms of substance abuse and all forms of gambling. Members of the community are to maintain modest, inoffensive behaviour in personal relationships. Co-ed living arrangements are not suitable for unmarried College students.
- Furthermore, because many contemporary forms of amusement are of questionable value or diminish one’s moral sensitivities, members of the community are to use discernment in their choice of entertainment including television, movies, live productions and social dancing.
- Keep in mind that social dancing is not permitted on campus and dances may not be sponsored by College or student groups.
- Furthermore, the College does not condone dancing at clubs where alcohol is liberally consumed, discretion in the choice of music is not exercised, and the overall atmosphere is questionable.
This application of the Community Standards is not offered as a legalistic definition of right and wrong. Rather, it provides concrete examples of a commitment to the mission of Canada
Christian College and a commitment to fellow members of this academic community. Certain expectations may not be commanded by Scripture, but nonetheless, they are desirable and essential if all members of the community are to achieve their personal goals. Consequently, all students are required to commit themselves to follow this application of the College
Standards and maintain the integrity of that commitment. If the student’s conduct does not meet the standards of the College, the President or Vice-President may suspend or expel the student.
Recognition
Canada Christian College is fully recognized as a degree granting institution by the Ministries of Education in Ontario and Manitoba, and by the federal government. Canada
Christian College is part of an international network of colleges involved in sister school relationships. Schools in this network are presently located on every continent except Australia.
In addition, graduates of Canada Christian College have been admitted to graduate programs at other schools throughout North America, including leading universities. A school counsellor is available to work with graduating students on an individual basis to assist them in pursuing their personal educational goals.
Affiliations
Canada
Christian College is a member school of:
- The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- The Canadian Association of Bible Colleges (CABC).
- The Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges (ABACC).
Canada Christian College is also affiliated with:
- St. Petersburg State University - Canada College
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