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In contrast to encouraging these positive attributes 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 actions 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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The responsibility to actively participate 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 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 direction for life
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To attend chapel services for worship, inspiration, fellowship, spiritual growth, and the dissemination of
community information
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To attend Prayer Days each semester for corporate prayer
2.
The responsibility to practice complete honesty in connection with coursework, interpersonal relationships, and daily
activity in every setting:
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To acknowledge the source of words, sentences, ideas, conclusions, examples, and/or organization of an
assignment that are borrowed from a book, an article, another student's paper, tapes, etcetera
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To use only legally authorized duplication and/or distribution sources for music and movies
3.
The responsibility to uphold a level of behavior consistent with the university’s model of training for Christian
servanthood and leadership:
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To take care of body, mind, and soul through proper nutrition, adequate sleep, regular exercise, 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, computer 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 expected 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 enforcement 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 institutional standards of behavior. This commitment reflects the conviction that these standards
serve the good of the individual, the community, and the institution.
Student Academic Responsibilities
The faculty has the responsibility to educate students from a biblical worldview so they are equipped to impact the nations
with the message of Christ. Students have the responsibility to embrace, inquire, and refine their knowledge, critical thinking
processes, skills, and talents for service to God and others. Most importantly, we expect God to participate in the learning
process. His role is to transform and illumine the minds of both students and teachers and to empower all for a life of godliness
and service.
Academic responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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The responsibility to share with the faculty in the maintenance of the integrity of scholarship, grades, and academic
standards
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The responsibility to learn the content of a course of study according to standards of academic performance established by
the university and the faculty member for each course taken
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