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Pensacola Christian College is committed to the highest standards of Christian conduct and holds that the Bible—the infallible, divine Word of God—provides the basis for that conduct. Salvation by faith in Christ is the initial step in the Christian life, followed by spiritual growth into the image of Christ (Rom. 8:29), which is the work of the Holy Spirit (2 Cor. 3:18). This growth begins with the initial act of saving faith and continues throughout life. The Holy Spirit makes the Christian conscious of the Biblical demands for a holy life which fulfills both God’s moral law and high law of love (Matt. 22:37–39; Rom. 13:8–10; Gal. 5:14). The result is a life consecrated unto God and separated from the world.
Pensacola Christian College has therefore established Biblical standards of conduct to provide an environment conducive to the spiritual growth and development of Christian young people. Although obedience to rules does not make one spiritual, the spiritually sincere person will desire to live by Biblical standards. As an institution that believes in the development of men and women with strong character, Pensacola Christian College contends that moral conviction, self-discipline, and enthusiasm for Christian witnessing are as important as academic excellence.
The Biblical standards of conduct expected of students at Pensacola Christian College are based on the following Biblical imperatives. All the activities of the Christian must be subordinated to the glory of God Who indwells us (1 Cor. 6:19–20). The Christian must endeavor to avoid practices that cause the loss of sensitivity to the spiritual needs of the world (1 Cor. 8:9, 12–13; 10:32) and loss of the Christian’s physical, mental, or spiritual well-being (1 Cor. 9:27). In today’s society this includes avoiding such practices as gambling, dancing, profanity, obscenity, abuse of drugs, the use of tobacco and alcohol, and attendance at movie theaters. Under no circumstances will pornography, pre-marital or extramarital sex, homosexuality, or other sex perversions be tolerated. Pensacola Christian College believes that the Christian college student should demonstrate loyalty to the Lord Jesus Christ in every area of his life. Jesus Christ is our example and every student should seek to bring his behavior into conformity to that which brings honor to the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ. The College reserves the right, at its discretion, to communicate with a student’s parents, legal guardian, or pastor on any situation involving a student.
A student information booklet is mailed in June to each new student listing examples of policies involving attire, music, and standards of conduct. Other policies applying to various areas of student life on campus and in residence halls are in the Student Handbook and will be given out upon arrival. Prospective students are welcome to call the Admissions Department for answers to specific questions they may have regarding student life (1-800-PCC-INFO) or to visit overnight in the College residence halls to experience for themselves typical student life on the campus. Academic regulations are found elsewhere in this catalog.
