b. The student should be willing to allow the Dorm RA, other students, and staff to ask accountability questions about whether or not their music and movies are in line with their biblical principles for entertainment. Please see the Word of Life Standard of Conduct (p.9, #5) for guidelines on Christian Liberty regarding entertainment. c. In the dorm rooms and lounges, music and movies can be played audibly provided each student is careful to honor the biblical principle of “preferring one another” (Philippians 2:4) with regard to volume, appropriateness, personal convictions, etc. 2. Music, movies, and video games may not be played during the following times: Quiet Time, dorm devotions, class, and service or ministry assignments. During In-dorms, entertainment must be played through headphones only. 3. The Deans will make the decision as to what musical instruments may be used in the dorms. Amplifiers,
drums, and keyboards are not permitted in the dorms without the use of headphones 4. Computer monitors and small televisions are permitted for use with game consoles.
X. DRESS AND APPEARANCE Our approach to standards for dress and appearance seeks to honor biblical principles of modesty as humility expressed in dress and to provide general guidelines appropriate for a Christ-centered educational institution. The Bible Institute strives to maintain a standard of dress and appearance that communicates modesty and discretion without magnifying or bringing undue attention to the individual. The biblical expectation of modesty is that the conduct of both men and women, which includes but is not limited to dress, serves to enhance rather than detract from the reputation of the Gospel (1 Tim. 2:3–10; 1 Pet. 3:3–4). Manifestation of modesty includes seeking to adorn the Gospel by placing emphasis on the condition of one’s heart expressed by living with humility in attitude, behavior, and dress (1 Sam. 16:7). Therefore, students are encouraged to portray servant attitudes toward Christ and other people in their dress and appearance. The specific guidelines included below are shaped by biblical principles and community preferences. Men’s Dress for Students Men should be modest in their dress and avoid excessively tight-fitting clothes or holes in inappropriate locations. Hairstyles and fashion should avoid extremes. Facial hair, if worn, should be intentionally grown, neatly trimmed and shaped. Earrings and plugs may be worn in ears. No other facial jewelry is permitted. Clothing should not have slogans that are inconsistent with Bible Institute values. • Class Dress is required in Chapel and class. Class dress should be neat and consist of footwear, dress pants or jeans with no holes, and collared shirts/sweaters. Hats or hoods should not be worn in class or Chapel. • Casual Dress is acceptable any time class dress is not required. Casual dress consists of class dress and/ or modest t-shirts and shorts (minimum 4-inch inseam), warm-ups, and footwear. Swimwear should be a modest swimsuit (shorts style swimsuit, not briefs). Women’s Dress for Students Women should be modest in their dress and avoid revealing, sheer, excessively tight fitting or short clothing, and holes in inappropriate locations. Hairstyles and fashion should avoid extremes. Earrings and plugs may be worn in ears and small studs/rings may be worn in the nose. No other facial jewelry is permitted. Clothing should not have slogans that are inconsistent with Bible Institute values. • Class Dress is required in Chapel and class. Class dress should be neat and consist of footwear, modest length skirts or dresses (top of the knee), dress pants or jeans with no holes (including capri/cropped pants), and dress shirts/blouses/sweaters. Hats or hoods should not be worn in class or Chapel.
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