College
Standards: Student Policies

Standard of Conduct and Termination

As a student in a Christian college and seminary, we believe that each of us, as a matter of a good testimony before men (I Timothy 3:7), should adhere to a high standard of behavior. Everyone should remember that the Bible holds each of us accountable for our own actions (Romans 14:12). A student, whose personal conduct is a poor testimony for Christ or fails to live in accordance with the scriptural ideals of the institution, will be spiritually counseled and disciplined by a member of the administration. The college reserves the right to refuse admission, to put on disciplinary probation, or to dismiss any student whose spiritual accountability or personal conduct is not consistent with the Christian spirit and standards of the college (see also Academic Probation/Termination, page 17).

Dress
Code

As Christians, it is our responsibility to reflect the image of Christ in all we do, and the conduct of all students should be consistent with this same principle. Modesty, femininity, and good taste are the guiding principles of women’s dress at Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College. Both men and women should be well-groomed, clean, and neat. All should avoid wearing shorts and tank tops. Foot covering required, no bare feet.

Personal
Habits

Students are expected to abstain from the use of any tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and drugs both on and off campus. They will also maintain behavior above reproach in relationship with the opposite sex, avoiding all appearance of evil (I Thessalonians 5:22).

Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College has developed an accelerated program, which requires a commitment to regular and punctual attendance, which is essential to successful scholarship achievement. Attendance in all classes for which a student is registered is expected and depending on the course credit value is a specific percentage of a student’s final grade.

To be excused from class, a student must have extenuating circumstances, which require the immediate attention of the student and is communicated with the college office or instructor within 72 hours of the absentee.

Students are expected to be in class at the appointed time. Any student who is late three times during a course will be deducted one absentee from their final grade calculation. As noted with absentees, only truly extenuating circumstances will be excused.