Social Expectations on Lifestyles

Publication: Undergraduate Handbook

Policy Statement

The behaviors covered by this policy are ones that evoke differences of opinion and acceptance based on Biblical interpretation. Although some of the behaviors listed below are accepted behaviors by some Christians, the University has deemed not acceptable and hence forbidden by the University.

Policy Procedures

Associational Memberships

Students cannot be involved in or with oath-bound groups, secret societies, the occult or occult practices, and/or a fraternal lodge/order.

Social Clubs

Attendance is forbidden at night clubs, bars, gentlemen’s clubs, and similar places that have the primary purposes of serving alcohol and/or risqué behavior.

Gambling

Carolina University prohibits gambling that involves games of chance for monetary or material gain. Students that find themselves stuck in this addictive behavior are encouraged to seek help through the Student Services Offices.

Weapons

Students cannot possess firearms, fireworks, knives larger than the legal pocket size limit, or weapons of any kind on campus.

Property Damage

If a student is found to have damaged or defaced university property, fines equal to the amount necessary to restore the property will be levied and/or a discipline referral given. If warranted the local authorities may be contacted.

Alcohol and Drugs

See the alcohol and drugs policy.

Dancing

Dancing is a form of human expression that crosses all cultures. The Bible provides examples of dancing as part of worship and celebration as well as examples of dancing used to promote sensuality

and immoral behavior. Appropriate styles of dance can be valuable as an art form as well as expressions of celebration and worship. Unfortunately, contemporary dance is often characterized by suggestive movements and inappropriate physical contact and is associated with a worldly lifestyle. Those who choose to participate in dance as part of an artistic program or worship service should avoid any expression of suggestive behavior. Students are permitted to use appropriate dance as part of an exercise program. Tasteful choreography may also be used as part of musical presentations on campus. No matter the form, any expression of dance should be performed in a way that is honoring to God and edifying to the believer.