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Isaiah 40:8

LOCAL CHURCH SERVICE | STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
DRESS AND APPEARANCE

Local Church Service
Students are expected to be actively involved in the ministry of a local church that takes a separatist position. This includes both faithfulness in attendance and participation in ministry opportunities. Each student enters into a discipleship relationship with this local church. (top)

Standards and Conduct
While believing in the freedom of conscience concerning Christian conduct in those things not expressly commanded or forbidden in Scripture, Victoria Baptist Bible College strongly senses the need of helping students to develop a spiritual discernment in harmony with the principles of divine revelation. In addition, the College reserves the right to require students to subscribe to standards that are believed necessary to create the campus atmosphere and community character that is desired.

In applying for admission, all candidates are required to sign this statement to the effect that they will gladly adhere to the moral and scholastic standards of the school. As a minimum requirement the student is obliged:

1. To utilise his/her time to the best possible advantage by careful study, participation in spiritual activities and Christian service responsibilities, faithful attendance at church, maintenance of healthy living practices and balanced home/recreational times.

2. To exercise care in choices of entertainment and activities such that the student is not participating in those things which could cause one to ‘stray from the words of knowledge’ (Proverbs 19:27), lead another to stumble (Romans 14:21) or damage the testimony of the Lord Jesus, their local church, the student, or the school (1 Timothy 3:7; 4:12). For example, gambling, illegal drugs, drinking alcoholic beverages, attendance at discos, night clubs, pubs and viewing pornographic and erotic media.

3. To avoid every form of dishonesty, including lying, stealing, cheating on examinations or assignments, failure to meet financial obligations promptly, and negligence in the performing of duties in the place of employment.

Should a question arise about the legitimacy of some activity or behaviour, please discuss it with the Principal of Victoria Baptist Bible College.

Students by virtue of their enrolment agree to live within the framework of the school’s standards of conduct. While some may not have personal convictions in accord with all of these standards, agreeing to them obligates the student to assume responsibility for honourable adherence to them while under the jurisdiction of the College. It should, of course, be understood that any behaviour, either on campus or away,which indicates that a student has disregard for the spirit of the school standards, would be sufficient reason to ask him to withdraw from the school. (top)

Dress and Appearance
When VBBC accepts students, it assumes the responsibility to help them in their spiritual, moral and intellectual development so that they will be well prepared servants of Jesus Christ. Standards of appearance and dress are not a test of spirituality, but they do serve to promote godly character and a good testimony in the community. Students who do not comply will be warned by the Principal. Continued failure to comply will result in dismissal from classes. Full time students are asked to comply with the following:

Men
Hair: Kept neat above the ears and collar.
Shoes: No thongs or runners.
Trousers: No jeans.
Shirt: With a collar and tie (no flannel shirts)
Beard/Moustache: Neat and trimmed.

Women
Shoes: No thongs or runners
Dress or Skirt: At least knee length

Modesty in dress and moderation in use of cosmetics and jewellery. (top)

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