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Student Life Policies and Conduct Agreement
The following has been adopted by Providence Christian College so that, as part of the college community, we may clearly reflect the mission of our Lord as it relates to Christian higher education.
FOUNDATIONAL STATEMENT
At Providence, we gladly confess and seek to practice the Biblical teaching that all of life must be lived under the rule of Christ. Therefore, the instruction, attitudes and lifestyles of everyone at Providence must clearly express this truth. There are three parts to our commitment to our Lord’s teaching. First, in our lifestyle, the college community is to obey God’s Word. We are to demonstrate a repentant, redeemed heart and life. All of us are to respect one another as Christians and faithfully care for God’s creation.
Secondly, at Providence, we understand the Bible as the infallible, inerrant Word of God. Doctrinally, we affirm the scriptural interpretation as summarized by the Reformed Confessions: the Belgic Confession, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Canons of Dort, and the Westminster Confession and Catechisms. We must each seek to know in our hearts and minds that God created all things, how Christ redeemed us out of the fallen human race by His grace, and what this means as we live a life of gratitude in our world.
Finally, our goal at Providence is to train students to understand the unity and diversity of the various parts of God’s creation from the perspective of God’s Word. A Providence education will help students engage and transform our culture for Jesus Christ. By God’s grace our studies will enable students to excellently prepare for and carry out their God-given tasks and responsibilities in our contemporary society so that we can make a profound difference in our world. We will seek to promote the claims of Christ over all of life.
CAMPUS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
We at Providence recognize that students need room to grow and freedom to develop as young adults -- all within biblical norms for Christian living. The Christian life is not easy, so God has placed us as part of the body of Christ to encourage and hold each other accountable. The following specific policies have been listed so that all of us can be aware of expectations for the college community. While individual members of the Providence community may not agree with every rule that has been established, it is expected that students respectfully obey these standards that have been developed for the good of the community.
CAMPUS LIFE
Since Providence unashamedly is a Christian college, all of life, inside and outside of the classroom, is to be lived for the glory of God, in obedience to His Word, and in gratitude for our salvation in Jesus Christ. Students must make it their goal to understand the Bible’s teachings concerning holiness, love of God and others, godliness, and to increasingly live in accord with these teachings. They, along with the rest of the college community, must demonstrate personal moral integrity in all the areas of their lives and work as part of that community.
This means, in part, that all of the students have both the privilege and responsibility to be a part of the Christian community that is being developed at the college. There are many opportunities for personal and spiritual growth and development as we fellowship with other Christians. Being a part of the community at Providence means that we all are accountable first to the Lord, and then also to
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