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2012-2013 Seminary Programs Academic Catalog
Scripture teaches us that certain attributes are
available to individuals through the Holy Spirit.
These attributes include “love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gen-
tleness, self-control; against such things there is
no law” (Gal. 5:22-23; NASB). This “fruit of the
Spirit” is to be sought, encouraged and demon-
strated in our relationships.
In contrast to encouraging these positive attrib-
utes of the heart, Scripture condemns attitudes
such as greed, jealousy, pride, lust and hatred.
Although these attitudes are sometimes difficult to
discern, they can hinder relationships with God
and others and lead to unacceptable behavior.
Certain behaviors are expressly prohibited in
Scripture and therefore are to be avoided by
members of the university community. These
include theft, gambling, lying, dishonesty, gossip,
slander, backbiting, profanity, vulgarity (including
crude language), sexual promiscuity (including
adultery, homosexual behavior, premarital sex and
pornography), drunkenness, immodest attire and
occult practice.
scriptural Principles contextually applied
at ciu
Within the context of our educational mission and
cultural circumstances, certain responsibilities
represent our attempt to apply clear scriptural
principles at CIU.
These responsibilities include, but are not limited
to:
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To participate actively in the university’s life of
prayer and faith.
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To observe Sunday as a special day of rest,
worship, and service to the Lord. This obser-
vance includes involvement in a local church
and refraining from academic study and work,
unless given permission.
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To have a time of daily communion with the
Lord in prayer and meditation on the Word with
a focus on personal godliness, spiritual growth,
right relationships with others, and God’s direc-
tion for life.
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To attend chapel services for worship, inspira-
tion, fellowship, spiritual growth, and the dis-
semination of community information.
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To attend Prayer Days each semester for corpo-
rate prayer.
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To practice complete honesty in connection with
course work, interpersonal relationships, and
daily activity in every setting.
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To acknowledge the source of words, sen-
tences, ideas, conclusions, examples, and/or
organization of an assignment that are bor-
rowed from a book, an article, another student’s
paper, tapes, other sources.
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To use only legally authorized duplication and/or
distribution sources for music and movies.
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To uphold a level of behavior consistent with the
university’s model of training for Christian ser-
vanthood and leadership.
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To take care of body, mind, and soul through
proper nutrition, adequate sleep, regular exer-
cise, and abstention from harmful practices
such as the use of tobacco and illegal drugs.
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To maintain biblical principles of truth, honor,
and purity with regard to visual and listening
choices such as movies, music, Internet, com-
puter games and blogging.
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To limit behaviors that may cause offense or
moral failure, such as restricting expressions of
physical affection to what is appropriate for the
level of commitment of the relationship and
refraining from social dancing and drinking of
alcoholic beverages.
For further explanation of the implications of these
responsibilities, please refer to the Student
Handbook.
the university and the Law
In keeping with scriptural admonitions to bring
ourselves under the authority of government,
members of the university community are expect-
ed to uphold the laws of the local community, the
state of South Carolina and the nation. Any
alleged violations of federal, state or local laws
may be referred to the appropriate law enforce-
ment officials and/or to the appropriate university
or judicial body.
university Practices
In addition to subscribing to biblical expectations,
members of the university community intentionally
commit themselves to following the university’s