• SCU LIFESTYLE COVENANT

  • Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself. -Matthew 22:37-39

     

    As part of the registration process, the student will be required to sign the Lifestyle Covenant. Failure to sign the covenant is grounds for dismissal from SCU. The university believes that as Jesus Christ becomes the center of the student’s life, the student will commit to a lifestyle that cultivates spiritual, ethical, social, physical, and academic growth.

     

    In the following sections you will sign stating that you agree to adhere to the 6 SCU Lifestyle Principles

  • Spiritual Principle

     

    I acknowledge that SCU is a Christian institution of higher education that uses the Bible as its foundational text regarding principles, policies, and procedures as described in the Student Handbook, which I will follow. I will seek to encounter, embrace, and embody Christ in developing my relationship with Him as I engage in Chapel and other spiritual life discipleship opportunities.

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  • Intellectual Principle

     

    I acknowledge and agree that SCU expects academic excellence from all students and does not tolerate academic deception. I commit to excellence and will not participate in academic dishonesty.

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  • Communal Principle

     

    I acknowledge and agree to cultivate good social relationships and participate in community life at SCU. Understanding that my behavior effects community life, I will give respect and consideration to fellow students, staff, and faculty.

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  • Reflection of Christ Principle

     

    I agree to develop my body with sound healthy habits by embracing a healthy lifestyle. I acknowledge and agree that SCU’s stance on matters relating to a person’s intrinsic value and dignity is founded on the Bible, which prohibits various activities and practices, which include but are not limited to:

     

    • Discrimination
    • Harassment
    • Pornography
    • Sexual misconduct (premarital and extramarital sexual relationships, LGBTQ+ behavior, etc.)
    • Use of tobacco, alcohol, vapes, illicit substances and/or drug-related products including use of marijuana in any form
    • Any other behavior deemed inappropriate by scripture or SCU.
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  • Civil Principle

     

    I agree to live with integrity and to abide by the rules and regulations adopted by the University’s administration as stated in the Southwestern Christian University Student Handbook. I agree to obey all federal, state, and local laws. I understand the university reserves the right to require the withdrawal/ dismissal of a student at any time, if in the judgment of the university, such action deemed necessary to safeguard SCU’s ideals of scholarship or its spiritual and moral atmosphere as a Christian university.

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  • Representation Principle

     

    I acknowledge that Southwestern Christian University promotes biblical values, morals, and ethics. I will abstain from putting myself in or associating with environments that are in conflict with the image, goals, and mission of SCU. This can include but is not limited to: bars, clubs, parties, social media or other environments encouraging of behaviors that the university finds harmful.

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  • I understand that my signature is my agreement and acceptance of the entire Lifestyle Covenant, which is a summation of the Student Handbook, which is a prerequisite for my continued association with SCU.

     

    My signed pledge becomes a part of my permanent file as an official agreement between the university and myself for the entire duration of my association with SCU as a student, which includes breaks and holidays.

     


    I have read the SCU Lifestyle Covenant and understand and agree to the Lifestyle Principles

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