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2017-2018 CIU Student Handbook

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God created mankind with the need for relationships, both same and opposite

gender relationships. Everyone can benefit as they relate with those of the

same and opposite sex. It is essential to know and be known, to love and be

loved, to serve and be served, to help mold and be molded by other people,

both male and female. This is especially true as brothers and sisters in

the family of God. Appropriate boundaries are necessary in order for these

relationships to be of the greatest benefit.

Marriage is to be between one man and one woman. This relationship is in the

form of a commitment to a lifetime covenant between husband and wife. This

covenant is sacred, requiring fidelity in every area of the relationship. Anything

less than this falls short of the biblical standard. Those who are married

should align themselves with this high calling, thus honoring one’s spouse and

not defrauding others. Those who are single should maintain purity and not

defraud others.

In keeping with the design of God and the commands of Scripture concerning

sexual purity, students are required to maintain irreproachable behavior in

sexual matters and to avoid situations that would unduly tempt them to

compromise moral standards (Ex. 20:14; Mt. 5:27-32; 1 Cor. 6:9-20; Eph. 5:3; 1

Thes. 4:3-8; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; 5:1-2; 2 Tim. 2:22; Heb. 13:4). Couples should avoid

being alone together in any place of residence or private area. Any sexual

misconduct, including, but not limited to, adultery, homosexuality (including

any same-sex physical expression of romantic affection), any form of

premarital sex, indecent exposure, sexual harassment, use of sexually explicit

materials for sexual gratification, and sexual abuse of children, is forbidden.

Expressions of Affection:

Hugs are to be appropriate as between brothers and

sisters. Individuals involved in casual dating are to refrain from all expressions

of physical affection on and off campus except for brief hugs.

Couples who have committed to date each other with a focus on the

possibility of engagement and marriage should be prudent and intentional

in establishing boundaries in regard to physical expressions of romantic

affection. These couples are to refrain from all expressions of physical

affection on and off campus except for hugs as noted above, holding hands,

and a brief kiss. In addition, we strongly encourage such couples to establish

accountability relationships with mature believers.

Engaged couples are also to be prudent in setting appropriate boundaries

to maintain purity and a godly example. Here again, we strongly encourage

the establishment of accountability relationships with mature believers.

Expressions of affection on and off campus are to be limited to appropriate

hugs, holding hands, and brief kisses.

Out of sensitivity to our unmarried students and campus atmosphere,

married students should be exemplary models of appropriate public physical

expressions of romantic affection.

Classroom Behavior:

Students are expected to conduct themselves

professionally in the classroom. Disrespectful actions toward other

classmates or the professor may result in a student being excused from the

classroom and/or academic penalty.