communicate additional dress guidelines for special events and conferences. We also acknowledge additional guidelines for certain off-campus ministries and/or mission trips.
XI. DISCIPLINE The Student Life Department desires to provide students with leadership and an atmosphere suitable for discipleship. Staff will seek to help students to mature and to develop self-discipline. Throughout the school year, discipline may become necessary to assist in this growth process. Discipline may be preventative or remedial, depending upon the nature of the offense and the attitude of the student. Disciplinary action may include campusing, work duties, accountability, counseling, or other measures deemed appropriate. In some cases, it may become necessary to suspend or dismiss students. It is important to realize that our desire is to help students grow into conformity to Christ. One indicator of a genuine desire to change is whether or not a student comes forward on their own or is caught. Another indicator of a genuine heart is whether or not they tell the truth. These indicators of a repentant spirit, as well as others, will be taken into consideration when taking disciplinary action. As stated earlier, Scripture teaches us that punishment and discipline are not end goals when dealing with sin. Our objective must be biblical restoration as stated in Galatians 6:1. Realizing we are all tempted by sin, the believer can move towards another with understanding and humility, calling them away from the dangers of sinful choices. In all disciplinary matters, the staff will seek to pursue an approach that harmonizes both compassion and correction seeking what is deemed to be in the best interest of both the individual and the wider Bible Institute community. A. Disciplinary Objectives 1. To teach obedience to the Word of God. God holds us accountable for obedience to the standards that He has revealed to us in His Word. We believe that discipline should cause students to consider their actions and attitudes and to bring them into alignment with biblical directives (Hebrews 12:10-13). 2. To promote harmony. As in any community, certain “house rules” must be established so that things function smoothly and efficiently. In some cases, individual liberties have to be limited if this is to be accomplished (Romans 12:10; Philippians 2:3-4). 3. To teach self-control. One of the characteristics of spiritual maturity is self-control. Not all offenses are the result of sinful actions on the part of the student but may be a matter of the student learning and growing in certain areas of his or her life (Galatians 5:23; Titus 1:8; 1 Corinthians 9:25). 4. To model restoration as we seek to help students abandon sinful or destructive attitudes and actions (1 Thessalonians 5:14), be forgiven, and be restored to a right relationship within the body of Christ. B. Biblical Confrontation The purpose of confrontation is to direct students’ attention to a particular problem in order to help them make the necessary changes in keeping with Biblical Mandates or Institutional Policies. The course of action taken will be based on the principles set forth in 2 Thessalonians 5:14, which include correcting the unruly, encouraging the fainthearted, and helping the weak. 1. Even though misconduct is addressed by staff, Resident Assistants, or others designated by the Deans, we encourage students to respectfully confront one another and encourage one another toward “love and good works” as is biblically appropriate (Galatians 6:1; Hebrews 3:13, 10:24). 2. Confrontation should first be handled privately and in person rather than bringing others into the picture who are not involved. If resolution is not achieved, you should follow the guidelines for appeals. 3. Recurring disciplinary problems and uncooperative and/or critical attitudes may result in disciplinary probation, inability to enroll for the following semester, or dismissal.
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