these are adults who may have attended high schools where,they like myself,was paddled for minor mistakes. They are private institutions and can set their own policies. Cedarville police were called to the Stevens Student Center Tuesday morning after a 911 caller reported that a male student had been stabbed. I graduated from ORU, great school! Its similarly interesting how people choose which laws & pieces of the Bible they will follow. Students are not to attend bars or clubs where alcohol is the primary feature. Cedarville University is intentional about creating a Christ-centered community, rigorous in our pursuit of scholarship, and balanced in our approach to Christian lifestyle. If you have questions or need more information, please contact the student life deans. The reality is this: laws cannot change hearts and minds. How about youth? (We had not had sex for those who was wondering) I was on the phone with him in my dorm room and my RA overheard our conversation. Woah this blog is magnificent i like reading your posts. They are definitely much more lax now the girls are fine wearing pants (modesty is suggested). I have yet to understand why people go out of their way to attack our schools when the rules do not affect them in any way whatsoever. The main thing I learned from my year there was how to be sneaky. When I transferred from Asbury to the University of Kentucky, I found professors at UK to be nicer, more involved in my learning, more supportive, more Christian, and more ethical than my Asbury experience. Students are also prohibited from recreational drug use, misusing legally prescribed medications, or using synthetic street drugs or medical marijuana. Okay, I am here just to argue about one thing. this is what I think of those colleges They can go fuck a buffalo for all I care how dare they dictate your life. 2021-22 Student Handbook - Cedarville University Any movies to be shown on campus must receive approval from Asbury College faculty and staff if it involves a rating of PG or PG-13, with all Rs and NC-17s banned except in extreme circumstances (Passion of the Christ, by the way, was considered violent and intense enough to warrant an R by the MPAA). L, 8-10. Its obviously not an awesome college to go to if you dont want rules, but its not NEARLY as strict as 90 percent of the christian colleges out there. Save for the dress code and media violations, most of these infractions can lead to disciplinary actions or even outright dismissal from the school. Students are also prohibited from recreational drug use, misusing legally prescribed medications, or using synthetic street drugs or medical marijuana. It should be Students hoping to visit any friends of the opposite sex IN THEIR DORM ROOMS can visit on Fridays. You dont have to get permission from families, no files kept. I read the comments first, and assumed that they were being prudes. Religion is a choice not a punishment and certainly it is not a requirement if I am not mistaken by my own logic as well as using the bible as a reference would God really want you to be FORCED and REQUIRED to worship him in the ways others want you too? Anallisa you are extremely vulgar! Free thinkers, thanks! But the following schools nonetheless play host to a number of regulations that seem rather appalling to mainstream society, and this article takes an admittedly irreverent peek at a little of what they have to say. That's right, an MBA degree. We all wore makeup, etc. Men's Track & Field - Cedarville University Athletics I barely made it through a semester. Social and dance clubs as well face quite a bit of consternation. While BYU does accept students who do not belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, they are still required to participate in the community as if they were. 10 Strictest College Campuses: 10 Unbelievably Strict College Campuses Cedarville's policy on alcohol is simply another notch in the post of treating students like children rather than adults. Oddly left out are West Point Academy, Air Force Academy and other military schools. I am glad that the author is not in charge of a Christian college because A long time ago yes, it was a very conservative campus. Theres a long thread on the forums at home-school.com about Pensacola Christian College by a former student who thinks its a cult, and its not accredited. But do you know which degree is still highly valuable? If such is the case with these schools, then it cannot be argued that they are in anyway unfair in strictly enforcing the rules. I transferred to PCC my sophomore year and had a great floor leader. The Cedarville Experience, our student handbook, is designed to help you be successful at Cedarville University. The caller said the victim was on the ground bleeding . Students are also reminded that underage drinking violates federal law. They make you go to chapel church services every single day, and some days you have to go to church more than once, the only exception is if you are sick enough to be in the infirmary. Whoever wrote this had the facts waaaay off about Liberty U. Guys did not have to accept dates with interested women. Students are prohibited from posting or sharing sexually provocative material. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Just like if we do a 270 double front flip on our jet ski, we are no better or worse off. INVOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL This is a special, non-disciplinary process used when a student appears to pose a significant risk to self or to others, or when that students behavior infringes on the rights or educational process of others. Women have to wear a dress or skirt and hose most of the time. Will students at uber-Chritstian universities have this? This article reads like it was written by a the assistant editor of my high school newsletter with a skewed agenda and out dated infobut I enjoyed it. The professors are very intentional so that studying the bible isn't just for academia, but . Id be more concerned about how easily youre manipulated into defending mass murder and less about cheering on places that prohibit dancing or chewing gum. -Using Profanity, really, it isnt allowed in any K-12 school, and they dont want people cussing their heads off here. Men may not grow their sideburns past their earlobes, have hair covering their ears, or keep moustaches beyond the corners of their mouths. I see nothing wrong with any of those guidelines. Openly homosexual students are allowed to attend classes, but they must commit themselves to the same standards of staunch chastity as their heterosexual peers. Those who attend any religious school, on their own desire, will attend one in line with their personal religious beliefs. Allowing dancing at any school-related function on or off campus is strictly prohibited, though students are allowed to bust a few chaste, pre-approved moves at weddings, military balls, graduation exercises, church, and family occasions provided they refrain from attending clubs, bars, or parties that allegedly lead to temptation no matter what. I know people are given the choice/make the decision to attend these schools, but they just sound so old-fashioned and boring. While most schools understandably discourage nationally illegal activities involving drugs or underage drinking, Pensacola Christian College outlaws perfectly legal ones such as gambling, possession of pornography, dancing, swearing, smoking tobacco, and even patronizing movie theatres. Unfortunately, that will probably never happen for one simple reason: Cedarville is so concerned with their image that they are more willing to treat their students like children than follow actual Biblical principles. For this, I say thank you. Premarital sex is wrong,the bible clearly states so amongst other things. McKendree. Ive also chosen to go back this Fall because it follows the Bible and the rules discourage wrong things so it is Much easier to make right decisions! You should consider Faulkner Univsersity for one of these top 10. I am a Christian, and I would never dream of doing something like that to someone. But controlled and responsible use of alcoholwhich Christians too often forget was how Jesus approached alcoholshould not be limited because it has the mere potential to be used irresponsibly. Dancing, too, falls under extremely restrictive guidelines as well, with the school outright refusing to allow it on campus or any official functions held offsite. No one is going to forbid interracial or homosexual relationships, no one is going to forbid occult religions, no one is going to forbid fornication, and you wont be able to handle that. There are as many answers as there are people to consider the questions, because the world exists in shades of grey. Ive never had an STD, nor have I had an abortion.. in fact Ive offered to adopt 3 children at my own expense to give other women an additional option. She did meet some students who were unhappy with Asbury for various reasons, like any students at any college. They have every right to set the standards they want to set. It is for our own health and safety that these rules are in place: rules which we WILLINGLY submit to. Im an army vet who went into humanitarian work when I left the army, honorably. If a student is of legal drinking age and wishes to imbibe in the summer, it is none of Cedarvilles business and does not impact them in any way. If you want information about these schools, do your homework by going straight to the source. We can have/get tattoos, we dont have to attend church at all if we dont want to. Its your belief. Sure it hurt like hell but if it helps me be a better wife someday isnt that worth it ? Alcohol certainly should not be allowed in dorms as this can be highly damaging to the academic environment and abuse of alcohol that affects studies or endangers other students should result in disciplinary action. Attending chapel is mandatory, and it is heavily suggested that not participating in other Christian ceremonies or functions is highly frowned upon. Its that simple. According to the student handbook, Nearly 70% of our undergraduates are under the legal drinking age. In other words, there is a difference between going out to drink with a friend who is an alcoholic and drinking in front of someone who is just offended by it. I believe the answer lies with how students (like me) were raised. he would allow an environment that would dishonor the name of Christ. Extremely vulgar!!! But let me clear up a few things as I attend college there myself. Theese rules are ridiculous, esp. HA!!! I got to Oral and they dont follow you around but they are strict, I have piercings and Ive been told to put clear retainers in during class and school events. A lot of the comments here seem to be objecting to what the author said by defending these schools. Alcohol is held up as equally detrimental as illegal substances regardless of whether or not a student partakes responsibly and remains at or above the drinking age and the University does not discriminate on whether or not consumption or possession takes place on- or off-campus, either. Evansville, IN Deaconess Sports Park. I could go on and about more experiences like this during my 2 and a half years at this horrible place. Theres morality, and then theres this. However, writing an article does not constitute its topic being a massive social issue. It was merely noted that many outside the affiliated fundamentalist organizations may look over their rules and find their jaws dropping. We just simply believe the policy is archaic, not biblically based, and should be changed. Lets see,,, marry a girl from a christian college who has conducted herself appropriately, has good manners, no baggage, no std`s, is modest and will make a good wife and mother. Thats how many of those regulations mentioned in the synopsis I broke while attending the sixth college on this list. Clothing should be gender appropriate. So go ahead and get offended on the internet because someone you dont even know wrote down the rules of strict colleges and made snarky comments about them. I do not see why people judge these schools so harshly as a non-christian I still think that these colleges are not wrong. An upper classman lied and told the dean that I had looked at a male student in a sexual manner while walking home from chapel and was campused w/in the first weeks there. Minor infractions include borrowing and not attending chapel and group devotions on a regular basis. Affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian Church, the College built its first building, Old Main (now called Founders Hall), in 1895. Location & Hours 251 N Main St Cedarville, OH 45314 Get directions Cedarvilles policy on alcohol is simply another notch in the post of treating students like children rather than adults. The decision to use alcohol and tobacco kills nearly 500,000 Americans a year, the porn industry destroys millions, and how many die from abortion. Ugh. But please dont judge women by their sex life or their religion, as people like me will not judge you by the same nor by your faith. What do the students do when theyre not in classes? If you tell your kids what smoking does to their lungs, they wont even *want* to smoke. you people that are hatin on the Christian colleges are so corrupted by the devil that you think goin out drinkin, havin a good time, aborting babies, sex outside of marriage, and the overall stupidity that youre involved in is what really makes you happy. Expressions of dance performed in a manner that honors God and promotes holiness are permitted. In addition, our campus culture supports the professional development of students and allows faculty to communicate additional dress guidelines for classes that are consistent with the course objectives. However, his ultimate conclusion is that Christians must make decisions based on whether they will be further sanctified. -Pornography duh. A Christian "University" Has Instituted an - Friendly Atheist They also require the students to dress up for all morning classes, no matter what the class was too. Even if this situation only befalls a small proportion of the students who attend, it is bad enough that it is a significant threat. Students are not to attend clubs or bars where alcohol is the primary feature and Students are not permitted to attend parties where alcohol is being used in a manner that violates university standards.. I attended Liberty from 99-01 and it was great. DO you know what these strict colleges are invoking by making these kinds of religious standards? Information Technology. Seeing (or participating in) vigorous debates where practically nothing is held as a common assumption between the opposing debaters is a great way to develop someones intellectual capabilities, especially critical thinking skills. People can have jobs with alcohol or tobacco. Carson, writing for what is arguably Cedarvilles favorite theology blog The Gospel Coalition, writes, one should not confuse the logic of 1 Corinthians 8 with the stance that finds a strong legalist saying to a believer who thinks that eating meat offered to idols is acceptable, You may think that such action is legitimate, but every time you do it you are offending meand since you are not permitted to offend me, therefore you must not engage in that activity.. By banning both entirely harmless things (eg violent movies) and more harmful things (eg smoking, alcohol without moderation) with the same strictness, these schools create an awful situation where students who have the intelligence and insight necessary to see that the ban on the harmless items is a load of rubbish may likewise think that the harmful things will be OK, too. He made us to love each other and him. Listed below are several principles that support and guide our approach to alcohol and are informed by the following Scripture texts: Prov. Most are Christians, majority of them from teh south and alot of them are athletes. Center for Teaching and Learning. Graduating 74% of students, Cedarville alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,200. In addition, they must refrain from participating in any pro-gay demonstrations or distribute literature involving equal marital and legal rights for their community. Only God can do that. Now on to the next part. Guess what these colleges are wrong to force students to suppress their governing rights that were written long before most of these colleges where even developed. I chose to attend Pensacola Christian College, nobody forced me. 5:18; 1 Tim. The Scandal Deepens at Cedarville University | Righting America In addition, neat jeans and flip flops are allowed in class and chapel. Or would he rather you come to him of your own free will and respect him because you want to not because you have to. Required fields are marked *. my child would be at a place which is much safer and God-honoring. Still having nightmares. So even if we (younger generation) are unholy, damned, and reckless WE have the right to be and i am proud to be invoking my first amendment rights, at this moment by stating my very valid oppinion because I CAN. BUT, they do not have any rules against you watching them on your own, or even on things like violent video games. If you tell them honestly what excessive use of alcohol does to people, they wont *want* to get wasted. Cedarville ought to take this Biblical message to heart and change their policies to allow responsible use of alcohol. To create a healthy environment for our students, and in some cases to comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, Public Law 101-226, Cedarville University adheres to the following guidelines for all undergraduate students and graduate students enrolled in degree programs on campus, including those students who do not live in campus housing. DANCE We recognize that appropriate styles of dance can be a valuable part of art, worship, choreography, celebration, and exercise. -Underage gambling is also against the law (and also gives into the sin of greed) Political or social demonstrations including harmless picketing are completely banned on campus, and the University heavily discourages participating in any held off-campus as well. The only Biblical justification provided in the handbook is that it is listed as a disputable matter by Paul, which we will get into later. Maybe this list should just be 10 Strict Christian Colleges? 14; 1 Cor. God bless. 3) If God destroyed a city because there were some gay people there, the takeaway shouldnt be that homosexuality is wrong, the takeaway should be that the Old Testament God is an evil monster who at best needs to be disobeyed and at worst needs to be destroyed. Recap. Sex is frequent, furious, and freaky. God created the creativity within human beings. This, unfortunately is a perk of many religious institutions. They cant dance, cant gamble, and cant even lightly use alcohol or tobacco even if of legal age. If an institution dedicated to the service of Christ becomes abhorred by those who dont serve Christ, this might suggest that it is doing something right not always, just sometimes. The second problem is that Cedarville seems oblivious to the fact that the same thing has happened at Cedarville. If, however, you only ensure that they grow up in an environment where these are banned, this only serves to increase their allure should they ever break free from the strict and dogmatic rules that you place to limit their actions. My experience is that Asbury failed to portray the Christian faith in a serious way because She became more interested in the rules than the outcomes (Paul made a big deal of this in the bible). These are CHRISTIAN colleges: did you expect them to accept homosexuality, occultism, and premarital sex? I would strongly caution you to know he whom you so boldly challenge, and if you charge a holy God with unrighteousness, take note that it shall be accounted of in the day of your calamity. Facebook. While some rules are debatable, yet this writer seems to think As Paul said, Be not drunk with wine, but we filled with the holy spirit. Eliane There are some rules that I whish didn't exist, but I understand why they are inplace, so they don't bother me all that much. But its greatly changed now. Youre not supposed to be having sex in the first place, for one. This is taken from the oru web site . In their quest to encourage their students to live like Christ or, more accurately, their interpretations of how Christ lived these schools push upon them a series of heavy restrictions involving their behaviors on and off campus. Feb 25 (Sat) 3:00 PM. They understandably discourage illegal and discourteous behaviors such as excessive drunkenness, but generally harmless actions like possessing legal pornography, moderate drinking, disciplined gambling, dancing, sensuality, premarital sex, and homosexuality all remain condemned and held up as just as harmful to young, educated minds. Unfortunately, many forms of dancing are closely associated with things that undermine godliness. They make you go to bed by 11pm every night, even on weekends, no matter what homework projects you may may be working on, no matter what, no exceptions, unless you want demerits. No video games may possess an M rating, nor are students allowed to own movies above the PG-13 rating. Attempting to undermine everything I believe in? Thank you for your comment! The last one about Liberty isnt even true. i really hope if youre not saved that this eats away at your consciene soo much that you cant live like that anymore and come to a saving knowledge of Jesus ChristJohn 3:16- For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in him should NOT perish, but have everlasting lifeso it doesnt matter who you are, what youve done or whatever you case is, God wants to and will save you if you only call on His name. Regardless of popular opinion, political correctness, or the ideas of major theologians, truth is always truth. This university has impacted my life in so many ways, and has helped me see just how to integrate my faith and integrity into my career. If you want to be a Christian, go to a Christian school if possible. So if the rules dont work for you, dont go there. Of course, Jesus advocated The Commandments, not hip, redesigned for 2012, laws. Second, since only very strict Christians will be attending these schools, students wont have as much exposure to other points of view unless they actively seek them out. From my experience, most fundy kids figure this out a few years later than everyone else and finally start making decisions for themselves. It might be time for a look at the past before blaming a school for your wifes lack of faith Just saying. While most schools understandably discourage nationally illegal activities involving drugs or underage drinking, Pensacola Christian College outlaws perfectly legal ones such as gambling, possession of pornography, dancing, swearing, smoking tobacco, and even patronizing movie theatres. HONESTY One of the marks of integrity is honesty. You arent allowed to have your own opinions about anything and creativity and individuality is totally stifled. They help stem the tide of STDs, date rape, the dangers of substance abuse, etc., Students are notified of significant health risks associated with the improper use of certain substances, including those mentioned above. Again, how many die every year from alcohol and tobacco? 4:3. Alcohol makes a person less alert and diminishes self-control. Just food for thought. People who attend strict colleges probably do so because they prefer a stricter environment. casino siteleri,canl casino,bahis siteleri,tipobet365,tipobet,tipobet giri,youwin,hepsibahis,truvabet,canl bahis,1xbet giri,canl skor,1xstavka,kralbet,sahabet,matadorbet,1xbet,onwin,betmatik,film izle,hd film izle,yabanc dizi izle. Public displays of affection beyond handholding are highly discouraged, as is fraternizing with those of the opposite sex on co-ed camping trips. Be offended but remember that nobody cares youre offended. But premarital sex, homosexuality, aligning oneself with occult religions (though the handbook never actually specifies which belief systems they consider occult), using expletives, tobacco possession or use, dancing, and working at any establishment that encourages or involves any such things apparently constitute impropriety and stand as offenses worthy of expulsion. Sports is taken seriously and we do very well in the Div One level.Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow etcthese are outstanding Christian athletes/men and went to secular schoolsyou dont have to be christian and goto to a christian college to stay christian.some students like the positive atmosphere and some just like the locationeveryone has their own preference. They offer many different styles and levels of dance. There are so many problems with this statement. When so-called Christians give up murder & pork; & they begin smoting doves, I might start believing them. I respect your opinion and where its coming from. There wasnt anything there that drove me crazy. Tara, Im sorry to hear you had such a negative experience at Asbury. Rather, they will be dependant on their belief in God to serve as a sort of eternal chaperone, which I think is unhealthy. However, this article doesnt actually say that these schools are bad just that they are very strict, which they are. when they prohibit homosexuality while prohibiting interaction with the opposite sex. Clothing should not be excessively short or revealing. I attended Asbury in the early 2000s, and I think some rules have changed since then. The handbook gives the wrong message in this part; dancing is not allowed in groups if it is /suggestive or sultry./ They try to limit large dancing gatherings because they, of course, cannot monitor everyone to make sure they are following that rule. 2021-22 Student Handbook - Cedarville University The former may not wear makeup, because breaking archaic gender tropes will rip the very foundations of society asunder. Students choose to attend and have full access to handbooks before making that decision. Students are not allowed to use, purchase, share, or possess alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or any illegal drug on or off campus. You are loved. If merely one look at offensive material is more powerful than the exalted Holy canons, your God sounds as defenseless against the Devil as you are. Makeup really? Mixed groups of males and females must agree to confer in the presence of a chaperone. Smoking is legal, but people die from it. God forbid someone busts into a Riverdance in the middle of the student union. He transferred to public school where he had no friends and even less support and encouragement from faculty/students, and two months later he shot himself. As we know from history, prohibition massively failed. So, to be clear: Students may not eat at a brewery, alehouse, or pub even if they are just going to eat food because they can be dismissed from the University. This Florida institution takes its honor court very, very seriously going so far as to issue demerits for a number of completely legal offenses. How could she possibly have had the time to worry about not being able to see a R rated movie or go clubbing. Im not a Christian and yet I do not have pictures pasted on the internet of myself drunk and naked I dont even use Facebook or alcohol. Secondly, it promulgates the idea that women's bodies are shameful and ought to be covered up. I dont necessarily agree with Cedarvilles alcohol policies while on campus or during the school year, but I can see where they are coming from with restrictions. In this article, our anonymous author discusses the practical, common sense issues with the policy, the detailed policy issues within the student handbook, and a Biblical review of the alcoholic prohibition instated at Cedarville.

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