Standard of Conduct
It is the God-given duty of every Christian to bear witness daily for Christ to the world. The Bible admonishes “That ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God…” It is, then, every believer’s “reasonable service” to examine carefully his public and private conduct that in all points, by God’s grace, he may be found faithful in his Christian testimony.
Antietam Bible College, Biblical Seminary & Graduate School believes in the discipline of the whole person—spirit, soul, and body. We aim to train students not only how to study the Bible in a systematic way (II Tim. 2:15), but also how to live soberly, righteously, and Godly in this present world (Titus 2:12).
Conduct quickly reveals character. Jesus teaches that a good man out of a good heart will bring forth good fruits, and that an evil heart will produce evil fruits. Therefore, it is imperative that young men and women training for God’s service seek to conduct themselves in keeping with Biblical standards. The atmosphere of Bible study must be validated by an atmosphere of Biblical living. God calls Christians of the highest character when He commands us to be holy. (I Peter. 1:15). Holiness requires discipline – discipline includes instruction, training, correction, and chastening. The attitude of the student toward the discipline at ABC/ABS will determine the benefit he receives in return.
1. Indulgence in the use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs, profanity, gambling, and attendance at dances and other questionable places are forbidden. Students shall avoid reading objectionable literature. The use of firearms, explosives, firecrackers, etc. will not be permitted on campus,
2. A friendly social group intermingling of students between classes and at general school activities will be encouraged. At all times, highest standards of social conduct between men and women will be maintained. This means that all forms of unbecoming behavior and unseemly familiarities will be forbidden.
3. Men’s hair must be neatly tapered, not into the eyes or over the collar. Facial hair, including beards, mustaches, and sideburns, must be neatly trimmed. Eccentricities of hair and fashions are not permitted.
4. The dress code for women will follow the guiding principles of simplicity, modesty, neatness, and femininity—including skirts that are full enough and of sufficient length to at least come to the knees when standing and sitting. This dress code is to be followed in class, chapel, church, on personal evangelism trips, and at other times and places designated by the administration. Immodest, form-fitting, and transparent clothing, as well as excessive jewelry or makeup will not be acceptable. Long hair is encouraged.
5. Men are expected to wear shirts and ties to class, chapel, church, on personal evangelism trips, and at other times and places designated by the administration. Jean-cut trousers are not acceptable.
6. A recreational dress code will be followed for casual events such as picnics and sporting events. In such cases, both men and women may wear loose-fitting pants and t-shirts. T-shirts should not be muscle shirts nor should they have any objectionable wording or pictures on them. Women are to avoid “Spaghetti Strap” styles.
7. All students are expected to dress modestly in the community while enrolled at ABC/ABS.
Each student (upon acceptance by ABC/ABS) will be required to sign a statement agreeing that he will cooperate with the discipline of the school. One who persistently disregards the rules of conduct will be dismissed.
Students will be expected to exhibit a sympathetic attitude toward the standards and cooperate fully and cheerfully to the glory of God. Those who are consistently negative towards the standards, the faculty or the administration, will be considered out of harmony with the purpose for which the school was founded. These students will be counseled with Christian love and appropriate action taken by administration. The college reserves the right to dismiss or refuse to admit any student whose personal conduct and/or attitude in the judgment of the administration are not consistent with the Christian spirit and standards which the college seeks to maintain.