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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES EXPRESSED IN
COMMUNITY LIFE
First and foremost,
we have the obligation to fulfill the two greatest
commandments as expressed by Christ Himself, “But when the Pharisees heard
that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered themselves together. One
of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, ‘Teacher, which is the great
commandment in the Law?’ And He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great
and foremost commandment. The second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as
yourself’” (Matthew 22:34-39; NASB).
While there may be varying levels of “joy” regarding the
standards that follow, there is no arguing our biblical
obligation to love God and to love one another. These are key
to our community.
Throughout Scripture we find “standards” that should govern our actions in
community. The following are
CIU’s most important community standards
; feel
free to practice them always:
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Be devoted to one another in love (Romans 12:10)
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Honor one another above yourselves (Romans 12:10)
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Live in harmony with one another (Romans 12:16)
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Stop passing judgment on one another (Romans 14:13)
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Serve one another humbly in love (Galatians 5:13)
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in
love (Ephesians 4:2)
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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other
(Ephesians 4:32)
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Encourage one another and build each other up (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Chapel
Chapel services are held every Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:45 a.m., and
are an intentional part of our CIU educational program. Tuesday and Thursday
chapels are designed for the entire university to gather together. Monday and
Wednesday chapels are typically designed for segments of the community to
meet together in separate venues, although during special emphasis weeks, such
as Christian Life Conference, World Christian Week, and focus weeks, the entire
university gathers together as one group. Attendance at chapel is required for
faculty, staff, and all undergraduate students.
Undergraduate students:
All students enrolled in an undergraduate program
are required to attend chapel Monday through Thursday. Students taking
six or more hours are to enroll each semester in CHL 1000, a non-credit
course that is required for graduation. Attendance is taken at each chapel by
scanning student IDs. Students taking fewer than six hours are exempt. Any
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