Student Life: Student Guide 2009
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Central Africa Baptist College
Student Guide
2009
A Word from the President
We are excited to have you here at Central Africa Baptist College. We pray that your time here will be spiritually rewarding as you “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The desire of the staff and faculty is to be used as tools in God’s hand to shape your life for effective and fruitful service.
The next few years will be both a blessing and a challenge. Growth is exciting and sometimes difficult. It will require your firm commitment to God and His Word. It will require humility and discipline. Your faith will be tested and your love for God purified. In the struggles and victories ahead we want you to know that we care and demonstrate that by daily praying for you, encouraging you, and discipling you from God’s Word.
Our desire is to train you to think biblically. Our rules are a necessary part of college life and an attitude of submission to God will enable you to follow them. As you obey from the heart, the rules become a sacrifice of love to God, not a burden to be endured. The rules are designed to assist you instill discipline into your everyday life.
Our prayer is that during your time at Central Africa Baptist College, God will mold you into a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, one who is prepared to make a difference across Africa and around the world for His glory.
May the Lord bless you as we grow together in Christ.
Your Friend,
Philip S. Hunt
President
Introduction to The Student Handbook
The guidelines of Central Africa Baptist College are established in the following setting: a scriptural purpose, a guiding biblical principle, and applicable policies for responsible living.
CABC's purpose is to glorify God (1 Cor 6:20). Our ultimate goals are to see students establish an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to love Him with their whole heart, soul, and mind. In addition, our earthly desire is to live for the good of others.
Our principles give direction. CABC's seal contains four words that summarize CABC's direction:
• Honesty before God and man is primary to Christian growth. Seeing myself as God sees me and taking away all pretenses before man allow God to work in my life.
• Obedience, as the familiar song says, is "doing exactly what the Lord commands." Obedience puts students in a place of protection. Students' lives must be characterized by holy actions (1 Thess. 2:10).
• Wisdom is learning to live by God's holy Word. Our goal at CABC is not mere outward conformity to a pharisaical code of conduct, but spiritual wisdom that comes from above (James 3:17- 18). We are concerned about the heart attitude that communicates the spirit of our true relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Service is learning to be a participant, not a spectator. Students must become servants among men by becoming followers of Jesus Christ.
Our policies form the decisions that help students produce a walk that brings glory to God. We have endeavored to translate biblical principles into institutional policies, procedures, and programs that are best for our students. We trust these principles and guidelines will help you develop a pattern of godly thinking and living.
These guidelines apply to all students and students' families living on or off campus as well as any individuals or groups representing Central Africa Baptist College. Students are responsible to maintain the moral guidelines of the Student Guide while living at home, traveling home during breaks, and visiting the homes of others.
Philosophy & Policies
Philosophy of Education
The goal of Central Africa Baptist College is to provide an atmosphere of academic excellence and classroom discipleship to prepare servant-leaders for Great Commission living. True education produces individuals with both “hands of skill and hearts for God” (Based on Psalm 78.72). The CABC faculty is committed to train individuals whose chief desire is to serve the Lord so they will be motivated to serve others in their chosen field of service.
We reject the idea of value-free education. We believe that truth is centered in Jesus Christ and that all knowledge should be related to Him. We believe the Bible should be the philosophical foundation for all subject matter and that it is a faithful guide for all curricular and academic decisions. By committing ourselves to carefully and purposefully delivering truth in the classroom, we seek to produce future servant-leaders who can likewise communicate biblical truth with clarity and passion.
To accomplish this goal, we strive to offer courses that provide students with both academic theory and character development in a rich hands-on learning environment. This emphasis allows us to equip students with the ability to confront the unforeseen challenges of the future while enabling them to have immediate success in a variety of ministry settings. In order to continue this education and graduate, a CABC student must demonstrate both academic competence and godly character consistent with the vision, values and philosophy of the institution’s mission and ministry.
Institutional Objectives
The following objectives outline our institutional mission:
• To direct students to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to direct them to love Him with all their hearts, souls, and minds.
• To direct students to develop hearts for God and a conformity to Christ’s character in academics, attitudes, and actions.
• To direct students to maximize each truth of holiness and love allowing them to strike a balance between:
o The external and the internal.
o Building and defending the faith.
o The polemical (attacking the error) and the apologetical (stating the truth).
o The exegetical (opening their minds to the Word in private) and the affirmational (opening their mouths to the world in public).
o Confidence in holding their views and humility in expressing them.
• To direct students to lives of godliness and faithfulness by developing the following patterns:
o Walking in the Spirit.
o Learning and living the principles of God’s Word.
o Establishing daily devotions, Scripture memorization, and an effective prayer life.
o Serving in the local church and reaching others for Christ.
• To direct students to demonstrate the love of Christ by reaching the unsaved for Christ and by strengthening and discipling other Christians.
• To direct students to have a burden for worldwide missions and to prepare laborers for worldwide evangelism.
• To direct students to develop their academic potential to the fullest for the glory of God and the good of others.
Biblical Code of Conduct
To preserve the institution’s integrity and philosophy of ministry, the following standards of biblical conduct have been established. The specific applications of these standards will be found throughout the institution’s policies and procedures.
• Dedication to God: an unreserved lifetime commitment to God (Rom. 12.1-2)
• Devotion to Others: an unselfish, sacrificial love for others (I Cor. 13, Mk. 10.44)
• Disciplined Living: a sustained daily effort to be controlled and directed by the Holy Spirit (I Tim. 4.7, I Cor. 9.25-27)
• Dependable Spirit: doing what I ought to do (I Cor. 4.2; Prov. 25.19)
• Discerning Mind: the ability to see people and circumstances as they really are (Heb 5.14; I Cor. 2.14)
• Discrete Lifestyle: the ability to avoid words, actions, and attitudes that are not pleasing to God (Ps. 112.5; Ro. 13.14; Eph. 4.29-30)
• Discipleship Ministry: transferring convictions to others (Mt. 28.19-20; II Ti. 2.2)
Statement of Academic Freedom
We are committed to maintaining a climate of academic freedom in order to promote integrity in the delivery of truth. We recognize that arbitrarily limiting the open discussion of ideas can be counterproductive and could threaten the validity of the education process. However, we affirm that our commitment to academic freedom must not lead to unbridled license in the classroom. All legitimate freedom exists within structure; indeed, freedom must be given structure to have meaning. Thus, Central Africa Baptist College is firmly committed to maintaining an atmosphere of academic freedom within and limited by the framework of the institution’s mission statement, doctrinal statement, biblical foundations, core values, and philosophy of ministry.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Central Africa Baptist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission practices, scholarship programs, athletic programs, or any other college-administered program.
Policy for Student Conflict Resolution
If students experience a problem with an employee of the institution, the following guidelines are in place to help students resolve the conflict in a biblical manner.
1. Students should discuss a problem concerning a teacher or the learning process privately with the teacher in question (Matthew 18). If the problem is unresolved after this meeting, the student should discuss the problem with his dean. If the problem is still unresolved, the student may present his concerns to the academic dean, who will represent the problem to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. The Vice-President for Academic Affairs will determine the most appropriate manner in which to resolve the problem, and his decision should be typically considered final.
2. Students should take a problem concerning the ethical conduct of a faculty member to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students should take a problem concerning the ethical conduct of a staff member to the Director of Operations. It is inappropriate for a student to correct or admonish a faculty or staff member about his problem. To resolve the problem biblically, students should realize the Vice President or director may need to discuss their concerns with the faculty or staff member in question. Student anonymity cannot be guaranteed in every situation. The goal is always conflict resolution.
3. Students may take a problem related to non-academic policies and procedures to the dean of students, who will consult with the appropriate director and or administrator.
4. After these steps have been taken, a student may appeal a decision to the entire Executive Committee. Transcripts of all interviews will be made part of the student’s permanent file.
Departmental Information
Administration Offices
Administration offices at the Central Africa Baptist College campus. Faculty offices are off-limits after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Any student wishing to meet with the administration should schedule an appointment with the administrative assistant.
Philip S. Hunt, President
Email: Phunt@cabcollege.org
Mobile: 0976153466
Steve Hafler, Executive Vice President
Email: shafler@cabcollege.org
Mobile number:
Faculty/Staff Offices
Faculty/Staff offices are not for a student’s personal use. Students should not be in faculty/staff offices after office hours. Any student wishing to use a CABC faculty/staff office and equipment, i.e. computer, printer etc. must receive written permission from the faculty/staff member whose office he wishes to use.
John R. Smith, Administration of Financial Affairs
Mobile number: 0975002151
Email: smithzambia@gmail.com
Todd Beaman, Student Life, Faculty
Mobile number: 0978126783
Email: tbeaman@gfamission.org
David Chabulembwa, Faculty
Mobile number: 0966909340
Email: davidchabulembwa@hotmail.com
Francis Kaunda, Faculty
Mobile number: 0966856857
Email: fkaunda@gmail.com
Bill Knipe, Faculty
Mobile number: 0979597272
Email: bknipe@gfamissions.org
Nathan Washer, Faculty
Mobile number: 097-827-8407
Email: nwasher@cabcollege.org
Joy Washer, Faculty
Mobile number: 0977608960
Bwalya Rodgers, Director of Operations
Mobile number: 0979913838
Rachel Johnson, Administrative Assistant
Mobile number: 0979744472
Academic Advising
CABC maintains an academic advising program in which each new student has access to a faculty member who will act as his advisor. In order to assist new students to adjust more quickly to campus life at CABC, a required orientation program is scheduled for the registration week prior to the start of classes. During this week, each new student can choose to meet with an advisor to discuss matters relating to course scheduling. Advisors continue to assist the student in personal and academic matters throughout the student’s college career and monitor the student’s academic record for satisfactory progress each semester.
Finances
Central Africa Baptist College’s financial procedures are based on the biblical principle of responsible stewardship. Recognizing that finances are a sacred trust from God and must be managed as such, all students must learn and practice scriptural principles of financial responsibility (I Cor. 4.17). Freedom from debt through God’s provision of needed funds, through one’s own labor, or through miraculous answers to prayer (Phil 4.6,19) help students learn, practice, and build life patterns of financial freedom.
Billing Statements
Two weeks before payment deadlines, CABC sends school bills to students indicating the amount a student currently owes.
Payments
CABC has implemented a 10-month payment plan for the school year. To enroll in the school year, a student is required to pay the first payment. After doing so, he will be allowed to remain enrolled as a student for the entire school year. If a student falls behind on his school bill, he will be asked to sign a promissory note for the unpaid balance up to that point in the year. Before returning to CABC for the next year a student must pay any balance remaining from the previous year.
Scholarships
Ministry and academic scholarships are applied equally to all payments due throughout the year.
Graduating Students
To receive diplomas and/or transcripts graduating students must pay their bills in full by graduation day. A graduating student with an unpaid bill will be allowed to march on graduation day but will not receive his diploma or transcript until the bill is paid.
Work Scholarship
Work scholarship assignments will be carried out Monday – Friday from 14-16 hours. Any conflict with ministry assignments must be approved by Student Life Office. If a work scholarship student misses work for three days in a semester he must appear before the scholarship committee to explain his absence from work. The Scholarship Committee will re-evaluate the student’s work scholarship grant. Should a work scholarship grant be revoked the student has the right to appeal in writing to the Administration. The decision of the appeal is final.
Withdrawing
Any student withdrawing from college must make arrangements with the Administration for payment of his account. Any student who is dismissed from college must pay his or her balance according to the refund policy found in the college catalog. For additional financial information, please see the college catalog.
Health Services
Students should notify the school office of all medical needs. If a student is ill, the office personnel will make arrangements for the advisory nurse to be called and consulted. If malaria is suspected, the student will be sent to one of the approved clinics in town for a blood slide. For serious illness or sickness, the advisory nurse will arrange treatment with the Kitwe Central Hospital.
Health Service Fee
At the beginning of each semester, CABC charges each student a medical scheme fee. This fee will cover the expense of consulting the nurse and also malaria testing. Payment for doctors’ services and prescriptions is the sole responsibility of students.
Campus Facilities
God has graciously provided CABC modern facilities. God's Word gives responsibility to take care of the material provisions given to us. The Christ-like character God wants displayed can be summed up in the phrase "faithful in that which is another man’s “(Luke 16:12). Students can express their appreciation to God through care of our facilities.
Computer Labs
Available to all students, the Computer Labs are equipped with Internet and e-mail access. Lab hours are posted and should be strictly followed. No food or drinks are allowed in the Computer Labs.
Library
Students have access to a growing volume of literature, as well as cassette tapes, theological books, and audiovisual materials. These features make the Library an ideal center for theological and academic pursuit; however, we must assume the responsibility to take care of our Library.
Library Etiquette
Because the Library is a place for concentrated study, no distracting conversation or activities are allowed. Students must maintain the Library as a quiet study area.
Book Returns
Students should return books to the inside Library book drop.
Food and Beverages
To protect the study materials God has provided, no food or beverages (including water bottles) are allowed inside the Library.
Library Attendants
Students may enter the Library only when a Library attendant is present. Only Library attendants are allowed in the Library office.
Book Check
Students are not allowed to remove materials from the Library without checking them out. Student I.D. cards serve as library cards for checking out materials. Books may be checked out for a two-week period.
Late Fines and Penalties
The Library fine for overdue books is 1000 Kwacha per day. Students who have overdue books or fines are not allowed to check out additional library materials. For the protection of our investment in the Library, any student who defaces materials is responsible to pay replacement costs. Students are also responsible to pay for lost materials. Any student who deliberately takes Library materials from the Library without checking them out will be confronted with stealing.
Any student who fails to follow these guidelines may be subject to disciplinary action from the Deans' Office.
Music Lessons
Students in rolled in the Diploma or Degree programs may take music lessons as they are offered at no additional cost. There are 15 music lessons per semester. Students enrolled in the Associate or Certificate level must pay an additional fee for lessons.
Academics
Students should refer to the current college catalog for academic regulations and guidelines (scholarships, student identification and classification, grading system, etc.).
All students, part-time or full-time, must enroll in an academic program. A student may only take classes within their program unless granted special permission by the registrar. Extra-curricular classes and activities are available only to enrolled students.
Class Attendance
Students are required to attend classes. Students may not sign other students in on the attendance sheets. Students who are tardy or have unexcused absences will need to address the issue with the administration.
Drop/Add a class
A student may drop or add a class from his class schedule without academic penalty up to one week from the date the class begins. The drop/add period for block courses is assessed on an equivalency basis. Any class added during the drop/add period is assessed personal class cuts for the class periods missed.
In order to drop or add a class a student must fill out the appropriate paperwork from the main office. The student will need to meet with his/her advisor and receive permission before the paperwork can be processed.
No charge is incurred for schedule adjustments during Drop/Add Week (first week of classes). After Drop/Add Week, students are charged a modest fee per course for schedule adjustments. Tuition is charged from the first day of classes.
Tardiness
Students who arrive to class within the first 15 minutes are reported late. Regardless of tardiness, students are required to attend their classes. A student who wishes to have his or her tardiness excused must obtain a written note from the authorized person responsible for reporting the tardiness. The student must present the note to the person taking attendance at the class for which the student was late. Students who have three tardies will receive one personal class absence. Additional tardies will result in additional personal absences.
Absences
Students missing more than 15 minutes of class are counted absent, and the absence is counted as an unexcused class absence. Students who wish to be excused from classes or who wish to leave class early must get permission prior to the event by obtaining a pass. Generally a student who has missed more than three weeks of a course will be ineligible to receive credit for that course.
Attentiveness
Classes are the academic lifeline of the college student. Attentiveness to messages and lectures, proficient note-taking, and voluntary participation are foundational ingredients to profitable learning. To help students profit from the classroom setting, obvious inattentiveness-such as talking with other students, sleeping, or studying for other classes is not tolerated. Chewing gum, eating, or drinking beverages (except water) is also prohibited during classes.
Personal Absences
Students are granted one excused personal absence per class hour per semester. They are wise to limit their personal absences in case of extenuating circumstances.
Emergency Absences
A student may receive emergency absences if a death or serious illness occurs in his or her immediate family (mother, father, sibling, grandparent). If a student has used up his or her medical/emergency/CABC service absences, the absences will be counted as personal absences.
CABC Service Absences
A student who fulfills a responsibility that requires absence from class, as assigned or directed by CABC faculty, staff, or Administration, may receive excused CABC service absences, provided the student has not exceeded his or her allotted number of medical/emergency/CABC service absences and has received approval from the Academic Committee before the absence is taken.
Grading System
Letter grades are used to evaluate academic achievement. Grade points are assigned as follows.
A+ 97-100 4.00
A 93-96 3.67
A- 90-92 3.33
B+ 87-89 3.00
B 83-86 2.67
B- 80-82 2.33
C+ 77-79 2.00
C 73-76 1.67
C- 70-72 1.33
D+ 67-69 1.00
D 63-66 0.67
D- 60-62 0.33
F Below 0.00
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Quality points are calculated by multiplying the grade points earned in a given class by the number of credit hours for that class. The GPA is computed by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted.
The following grades do not affect GPA:
AU Audit
CR Credit
I Incomplete
IP Course in progress
P Passed satisfactorily
R Repeated course
W Withdrawal
MW Medical withdrawal
WP Withdrew passing
Incomplete
No incompletes are allowed unless a student is ill during the last week of school before finals or unless he or she has experienced a death in the family. If a teacher believes a student qualifies for an incomplete, he or she must fill out an incomplete form from the Administration. If the Administration agrees that the student qualifies for an incomplete, the committee will then allow the student to make up the work. An "I" will be recorded on the student's report card, and he or she must complete the work by the deadline set by the Administration. If the student fails to complete all assigned work by the deadline, his or her final grade will automatically become an "F".
Audit
On occasion, a student may desire to benefit from course instruction without being accountable for class assignments and exams. A student may audit a course by completing an Audit Request Form from the Registrar’s Office by the end of the first week of classes. Though no credit is given for an audit, it counts one half toward the student’s overall load. After the sixth week of classes, a credit may not be changed to an audit unless the student is earning a grade of “C–” or above. A student auditing a course is expected to adhere to regular attendance and cuts procedures. A grade of “AU” is entered on the student’s transcript for an audited class. An audit does not result in further tuition charges unless a student’s overall academic load is under 12 or over 19 credits.
Repeat
A student must repeat a required course for which a grade of “F” was received.
A student must receive a minimum grade of “C-” or higher in courses required for his major or minor. A student may elect to repeat a course in which a grade of “D” was earned. The repeated course grade will be averaged with the original grade, and both grades will count toward the overall GPA.
Withdrawal
CABC’s desire is for each student to stay and "finish the job"; however, a student who decides to withdraw from college should consult the Administration. The principle of safety in a multitude of counselors (Prov. 15:22) is important when considering such a life-changing decision.
If a student must withdraw, he or she must meet with the Administration and complete a Withdrawal form. The student must also make any necessary arrangements with the Business Office.
If a student withdraws within the semester's first week, no grades are recorded on the student's record. A student who withdraws after the 10th week, however, receives an "F." A student who leaves because of financial problems or illness receives "W" (withdrawal). formation
Academic Honors
At the end of each semester, a list is published, recognizing students who earned academic honors for that semester. To qualify for academic honors, students must maintain 15 undergraduate credit hours and earn no grade lower than a “B–.”
Dean’s List 3.90–4.00
High Honor Roll 3.75–3.89
Honor Roll 3.50–3.74
Graduation Honors
Recipients of scholastic honors at the end of the senior year are recognized at Commencement. To be eligible for honors, a student must have completed at least 68 credit hours at CABC. Graduation honors are applied to bachelor degrees.
Summa Cum Laude 3.90–4.00
Magna Cum Laude 3.75–3.89
Cum Laude 3.50–3.74
Academic standing
Total Credits Attempted Minimum Semester GPA
(Including Transfer credits) Required for Good Standing
1–29 1.75
30-61 1.90
62+ 2.00
Academic Warning
A student is placed on Academic Warning when he is not in good standing according to the criteria above. A student on Academic Warning is required to meet with the Administration at the beginning of the semester.
Academic Probation
A student who is not in good standing for two consecutive semesters is placed on Academic Probation. A student on Academic Probation is required to submit to all guidelines for Academic Warning as well as to additional restrictions delineated by CABC Administration. The student will receive a letter from the Administration informing them of the student's academic status from the previous semester's grades. Students on Academic Probation must prioritize their studies to bring their GPA to the minimum required for good standing. At the beginning of the new semester, the student will meet with the Administration. The student will turn in periodic grade report forms and meet with his or her faculty advisor.
If the student's GPA for that semester is raised to the minimum required for good standing, the student is placed on Academic Warning for one semester. However, if the student's GPA for that semester is below the minimum requirement, the student is placed on Academic Suspension and will be required to sit out for one semester; he or she will be placed on academic probation during the semester in which he or she returns.
Academic Suspension
A student who fails to maintain good standing for three consecutive semesters will be placed on Academic Suspension and will not be allowed to return to the college for one full semester. The student will be placed on Academic Probation during the semester in which he returns. If he fails to return to good standing after having been suspended, he will be subject to academic dismissal by the Academic Committee. Academic work completed at any other institution during the period of Academic Suspension will not be accepted for transfer.
Academic Load
A minimum of 12 credit hours is required for full–time enrollment. A normal semester load is 17 credit hours. Registration for more than 19 credit hours in a semester constitutes a course overload and will result in further tuition charges. A student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and obtain permission from the dean of his division to carry a course overload. A course overload exceeding 21 credits will not be granted. Any correspondence course in which a student is currently enrolled will be counted toward his overall course load for that semester. Audited classes will count one–half toward the overall semester load.
Grade Penalties
Because students are not allowed to miss classes beyond a set number of excused absences, they are responsible to keep in mind the number of class absences per semester. They should thoroughly research personal absences, or any activity requiring them to miss class and exceeding the limits for class absences. The Academic Committee deducts three points from the student's final grade for each class period missed beyond the limit.
Makeup Tests
If a student has permission to miss a test day, he or she should take the test before the class absence. If the teacher is unable to give the test early, the student must take the test within one week of his or her return to class. A student may not make up a test during Morning Devotions or chapel. Any student who neglects his or her responsibility to make up a test within the deadline will be penalized. Teachers may impose stricter guidelines at their discretion.
Final Exams
Though CABC desires that all students have their accounts up-to date before they take final exams, students who are unable to pay their entire bill may take exams by signing a promissory agreement and taking full responsibility for all unpaid debts. Students must take final exams when they are scheduled. An exam permit from the Administration must be presented before each exam. If a student is unable to take a scheduled exam due to schedule conflicts, he or she should obtain written permission from the Registrar's Office to reschedule the exam. Permission to reschedule an exam is given only when extenuating circumstances are present.
Cheating
Students should prevent all appearance of cheating by covering or putting out of reach all books and notes and closing any book bags or brief cases.
Any student caught cheating on a test will receive a zero and will be subject to disciplinary action and academic review.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is using materials, thoughts, and quotations from another author without proper recognition. Plagiarism is not allowed.
Withdrawal
CABC’s desire is for each student to stay and "finish the job"; however, a student who decides to withdraw from college should consult the Administration. The principle of safety in a multitude of counselors (Prov. 15:22) is important when considering such a life-changing decision.
If a student must withdraw, he or she must meet with the Administration and complete a Withdrawal form. The student must also make any necessary arrangements with the Business Office.
If a student withdraws within the semester's first week, no grades are recorded on the student's record. A student who withdraws after the 10th week, however, receives an "F." A student who leaves because of financial problems or illness receives "W" (withdrawal).
Re-enrollment
Re-enrollment guidelines apply to any student who has not attended CABC for at least one semester or who has withdrawn from CABC during the semester. To be considered for re-enrollment, a student must submit a letter of intent and a re-enrollment application to the Admissions Office. When re-enrollment is granted, the Director of Admissions informs the student of acceptance.
Chapel
The student body, faculty, and staff meet for chapel at regularly scheduled times. The purpose of chapel is to stir the heart and to give a balanced ministry perspective in the midst of academic training. All students are required to attend chapel. Permission must be granted from the Registrar’s office if the student will not attend chapel.
• Students should arrive to chapel on time. They are considered late to chapel if they are not sitting in their seat when the first song begins.
• No student may plan chapel activities without approval from the Student Life Director.
Local Churches
At CABC, we emphasize local church responsibility and ministry. To maintain a local-church emphasis, we require all students to join or actively participate at Faith Baptist Church of Riverside unless they are members of other area churches or assigned to minister in other outreaches.. Students are required to attend all regular church services, except when they are excused for illness, emergency, or occasional travel (with permission).
Off Campus Employment
No student may work an off-campus job during Sunday or Wednesday church services. Schedule conflicts must be approved by the Administration.
Attire and Appearance
CABC wants to honor God and serve others in every facet of life. Outward appearance is important because it reflects heart attitudes and life values. Our ultimate goals in appearance and dress are to glorify God, not man, and to direct the attention of others to the Christlikeness of our spirit (1 Cor. 6:19-20; 10:31). These goals are attained only when the Holy Spirit controls our lives. A pure, peaceful heart and a gentle, quiet spirit can be seen in one's countenance and actions. Wearing the "right" clothes only temporarily covers up an unhappy, unclean heart. Because appearance is a powerful testimony for the cause of Christ, let us heed Paul's advice to Timothy: "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." (1 Tim. 4:12)
We should base our wardrobe choices on biblical principles, uplifting the Lord's name and influencing others to godliness. Realizing that each person is at a different level of spiritual growth and that guidelines are necessary for accountability and growth, CABC provides four basic principles to help students choose their attire.
Modesty
The first principle is modesty. Modesty means decency-not being showy, not drawing attention to oneself. It means propriety in dress, behavior, and speech-not wanting to offend or lead astray. Those who want to dress modestly are conscientious about the influence of their dress on others (Prov. 2:11). Attire should draw attention not to physical features, but to one's countenance and Christ's purity and holiness. In light of our desire to model Christ's purity and holiness, students are not to wear clothing with logos that identify a worldly mind-set. We want our students-by example in their grooming, dress, and actions-to encourage a lifestyle of godliness in thinking and living.
Distinctiveness
The second principle is distinctiveness. Genesis 1:27 says, "Male and female created he them." God created two distinct sexes. By doing so, He purposely planned basic differences between the sexes. These distinctions should not be altered. Distinctively feminine apparel enhances a woman's appearance and communicates a sweet spirit (1 Tim. 2:9-10). Distinctively masculine apparel communicates the manly roles of head, leader, protector, and provider.
Appropriateness
The third principle is appropriateness. Appropriateness means suitable, fitting, or compatible. Appropriate attire is modest, suitable, and fitting for the occasion. Certain types of clothing are appropriate for certain activities (class, church, and ministry vs. recreation and work). Certain types of clothing are appropriate for warmth and protection during different seasons. The right choice is one balanced by self-control.
Deference
The final principle is deference. When we show deference, we show consideration and respect for others, as Jesus Christ says in Matthew 7:12. All of us have opportunities to practice deference on a daily basis. Attire is only one of many areas in which we regularly make choices regarding deference. Romans 14 tells us not to judge one another; however, understanding that a weaker brother may judge us, we must be careful not to be a stumbling block. There are times when we must choose to defer, submit, and yield our rights in love and concern for others. Ultimately, we must choose to do what is best for honoring God and serving others.
Character and Conduct
Conduct
Students should demonstrate Christlikeness by their conduct both on and off campus. Because one of CABC's objectives is to see Christianity "fleshed out" in our lives, students should observe the following guidelines:
Respect
Students should refer to faculty, staff, and Graduate Assistants as "Mr.," "Mrs.,” or “Miss.” Out of respect for the speakers or performers, students may not chew gum. When students receive an invitation that requests an R.S.V.P., they should respond by the appropriate date. A timely response not only shows common courtesy, but also helps the invitation sender to plan appropriately.
Enslaving Sins
Biblical principles teach that a holy person should refrain from sins of habit and enslavement. The following are unacceptable for a CABC student: alcoholic beverages; non-medical drugs; tobacco; gambling; dancing; ungodly music and movies; TV viewing; or viewing, reading, or possessing suggestive or pornographic material (1 Cor. 6:12-20).
Dishonesty, lying, and stealing demand probationary action or dismissal. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in dismissal. Students guilty of drinking alcoholic beverages or using drugs will be dismissed.
Because of the serious nature of these offenses, students who participate in these activities or violate these guidelines will be required to meet with the Deans.
Students must learn to practice deference in all areas of the Christian life. Therefore, they should not use potentially offensive material or patronize businesses where the predominant commodity or atmosphere is considered unholy. Students should not go into areas where the predominant commodity is alcohol (for example, going into a bar area to play darts or pool).
The Administration reserves the right to search dorm rooms (including closets, dressers, beds, chests, drawers, or other personal items), vehicles kept on campus, phone records, Internet records, and computer files at any time without prior notice.
Physical Contact
Men and women are not allowed to be involved in any form of physical contact. Whether standing, sitting, or walking, dating and non-dating students of the opposite sex must maintain observable space between themselves at all times. This applies to on-campus as well as off-campus.
Relationships
When relating to members of the opposite sex, non-married students should conduct themselves in a manner that is in line with biblical principles and standards of morality. We also must be sensitive to cultural expectations so as to not bring shame upon the name of Christ. For this reason CABC non-married CABC students should consider the following guidelines:
• Men and ladies are not to be out walking alone together after dark. Walking in a group is permissible but care should be taken to remain in the group and not distance yourself from it.
• CABC students are not allowed in the home of the person they are relating to even if accompanied by others.
• Relating couples should find time together in public areas only.
Music
All music must glorify God and directly reflect the life of the believer (Eph. 5:18-20). CABC's desire is to expose the student to the best music. Learning to discern and choose godly music is an integral part of training. The following music guidelines incorporate principles that promote this purpose:
Students' music should be true to the spirit of Christ and the message of Scripture. Because music should honor and glorify God, we avoid worldly music, such as rock, country, jazz, New Age, Reggae, Rumba, Rap or any other form of popular music associated with ungodly entertainment. We do not use or allow any form of contemporary Christian music that imitates these worldly styles. Students should not sing or play unapproved music on an instrument or radio.
Approval
Our goal is to promote and build a music philosophy that glorifies God. Each year students must submit all personal recordings-cassettes and CDs (music or conversational) for evaluation and approval. The Office of Student Life determines specific guidelines and procedures for music approval. Cassettes and CDs obtained during the school year must be submitted for approval within one week and may not be played until they are approved. Dorm students should refer to the Dorm Guide for approval procedures.
Radio
Students may listen to the radio with discretion. Music or subject matter that is questionable and against stated guidelines must be turned off. Central Africa Baptist Radio (CABR), 106.8 FM, is considered acceptable.
TV And Other Media Viewing
Job 31:1 says that Job "made a covenant with [his] eyes." In Psalm 119:37, David confirms Job's commitment by praying that the Lord would "turn away [his] eyes from beholding vanity." These verses are the basis for the guidelines of what CABC students may watch. Wicked thinking often begins with the abuse of the eye gate. If Job and David believed guarding their eyes was a necessity, certainly we must carefully consider what we see-especially in light of what is available in our society today.
At all times, we must protect our mind from being unguarded, unthinking, or undisciplined. Taking control of our mind means putting out certain things and putting in others. In Philippians 4:8, Paul provides a vital checklist by which we may evaluate our thought life. Each ingredient in the list is a matter of personal choice. We must apply those ingredients to our TV and other media choices. From this verse, we find four specific areas of discipline by which we must evaluate all media and television viewing.
1. The Medium - cartoon, comedy, classic, documentary, biography, etc.
2. The Message - no overriding "Hollywood" or humanistic philosophy
3. The Morals - no swearing, immodesty, immorality, questionable scenes or situations, wizardry, or black magic
4. The Music - no unapproved music
Some approved TV programs and other media may contain negative elements from one of the areas listed above. These elements are excused only if they appear discreetly and in moderation--never with the intent to exalt negatives and defame positives.
Video and Other Media
To encourage study and to help maintain a proper focus, students are not allowed to play videos or any other media (i.e. MPEGs, DVDs, CDs, Movie Trailers, etc.) on or off campus without approval from the Dean of Men. Unapproved DVD’s and any other media must be stored in the Student Life Office until the student can take or mail them home.
Computer Games
Students must evaluate all computer games based on Job 31:1, Psalm 119:37, and Philippians 4:8.
Internet
Recognizing that the Internet is one of the greatest moral snares facing Christians today we wish to promote safe and careful use of the Internet. With this in mind we have set the following guidelines.
Students are responsible for all computer network access assigned to their login name. Those who share login names will temporarily or permanently forfeit their Computer Lab network account privileges for the semester. Also, students who abuse their own or another student’s login account will meet with the dean’s office and is subject to disciplinary action.
Internet browsing – We have installed a filtering system on the College computers and will periodically check the history of the sites being viewed by our students and staff.
Telephones
On-campus resident students may schedule the use of the College phone for necessary calls and to keep in touch with their relatives. Students are responsible to receive written permission for the use of the phone and log the time called, time ended and the phone number dialed. The student is responsible to pay all phone bills immediately upon receipt of bill. Any abuse of phones may result in disciplinary action.
Students with personal cell phones must switch off the phones while class is in session.
Mail
Only full-time boarding students are allowed to receive mail through the College Post Office Box. All part-time or off campus students are expected to have mail delivered to their own address.
Disciplinary System
Biblical discipline provides lessons for life both now and in the future. Lessons of discipline include teaching the fear of the Lord (Prov. 1:5-7) teaching students to make right choices and to stand alone, if necessary, for righteousness (Prov. 1:10-19,29-33); teaching God's laws of cause and effect (Deut. 11:26-28; Gal. 6:7-8); and teaching restitution for offenses (Matt. 5:23-24; 18:15).
Purpose of Discipline
The purpose of student discipline is to produce Christ-like character through biblical correction. According to God's Word, obedience to rule is designed to protect someone for God's best and to prepare him or her for a lifetime of surrender to the lordship of Jesus Christ (Gen. 2:17; Rom. 6:13).
Philosophy of Discipline
The philosophy behind our disciplinary system dictates that we act in a spirit of concern and control.
Concern
Our concern is motivated by caring for students and building their lives for the cause of Christ. Our goal is to confront students both as an administrative authority and as a fatherly friend. Students must realize that God's discipline is aligned with God's character. God's character is contrary to purposeful hurt and revenge. God never punishes His children with a desire to hurt or destroy, but to chastise to obedience (Heb. 12:5-11). By God's grace we never discipline with the intent of hurting. Our desire is to protect the student from unprofitable life directions.
Control
Control, another necessary quality, gives balance to biblical discipline. Our control is with the intent to confront a student with the truth and necessary biblical action to change behavior. Our disciplinary system is designed to be equal to all-based not upon who a student is but rather on the type of violation. God does not regard the face of man, and the biblical laws of cause and effect are universal and non-optional.
Furthermore, we are zealous to ensure that God's holiness and His hatred of sin are implanted in the hearts and minds of our students. We do not disregard the element of mercy, yet mercy must be tempered. Otherwise, others view it as permissiveness and an encouragement to take mercy for granted. Our goal is to match the consequences to the offense and encourage restitution to the offended party (Matt. 18:21-35). The disciplinary system is only as public as necessary. The ultimate goal of resolving conflict is to cause others to fear the Lord and walk in obedience to Him.
Procedures of Discipline
Our desire here at CABC is that the Student might portray a Christ-like character that honors God (1 Cor. 10:31). Therefore certain procedures have been clearly set in which the student must abide. Failure to abide in the set guide lines will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
Past offences
Christians are commanded in Scripture to always have a conscience void of offense toward God and man (Acts 24:16; 1 Tim. 1:5; Heb. 13:8; 1 Peter 3:16, 21). Students who have failed to follow the college guidelines are encouraged to clear their conscience of past offenses with the Administration.
Discipleship and Accountability
For those who refuse to obey God's commands, conflict is the result. We integrate this scriptural principle into CABC's discipline procedure to provide every student with discipleship and accountability. Therefore, the Administration takes action to minister directly to any student who has made wrong choices.
Policy Memo
If rules are broken by a student a policy memo will be written up on that individual. This memo will be filed in the Student Life office. Repeated offenses will result in meeting with the Director of Student life in an effort to correct the behavior and help the student. If there is still no change in behavior the student will be called before the Administration and may be dismissed from school.
Dismissal
Our desire is for no student to be dismissed from CABC for disciplinary reasons. In fact, CABC makes every effort to encourage growth in character and spiritual maturity, without dismissal. However, any student who deliberately demonstrates a lack of concern for Christian character development or lacks a heart for God does not represent CABC's spirit or purpose. Any student who continually, purposefully, and persistently disobeys guidelines and refuses counseling has expressed his or her decision not to continue as a CABC student.
The following guidelines apply to cases of dismissal:
• By personal phone call, the Deans' Office notifies the student's parents or guardian about possible dismissal.
• Upon dismissal, the Deans' Office notifies the student's parents or guardian again.
• The student must make arrangements to leave campus and remove all personal belongings.
• The student receives zeros in all of his or her classes, making his or her GPA 0.00.
• The student must follow all student, financial, and dismissal guidelines related to his or her leaving campus.
The Administration believes his or her primary responsibility is to mold each student into a growing disciple of Christ. All disciplinary action is determined on an individual basis. Each believer is at a different level of spiritual maturity and will be dealt with accordingly. A student should not compare disciplinary situations or discuss his or her opinions about disciplinary matters with other students. Instead, students should pray for wisdom and God's perfect will.
Re-enrollment After Dismissal
A dismissed student may not return to CABC until the completion of the required number of semesters for sitting out, as outlined by the Administration. If a student wants to return to CABC after dismissal, he or she should send a letter of intent and application for re-enrollment to the administration.
The Administration meets to consider the student's application for re-enrollment. After discussion, the student may need to appear for an interview. If re-enrollment is granted, the Director of Admissions informs the student of his or her acceptance.
Off-Campus Students
Students must be consistent with biblical principles and follow the Student Guide guidelines. While we do not dictate dress standards in the home, off-campus students must follow the Student Guide attire guidelines at all other times.
While we do not dictate dress standards in the home of married students, we request that family members (including wives and daughters 12 years old and older) follow the attire guidelines as stated in the Student Guide while on campus.
Fire and evacuation
Students should neither fight the fire nor return to the building until directed to do so.
In the event of a fire, students should do the following:
• Check the door; if hot, do not open. If possible, place a wet towel across the bottom of the door and call for help.
• If the door is not hot, open the door and proceed to the nearest exit.
• If the hallway is filled with smoke, stay beneath the smoke level by crawling.
• Students should exit the dorm though the main door.
• After leaving the building, students should proceed to the area to the right of the entrance gate.
DORM GUIDE
Curfew
For the protection and discipline of our student body, all dormitory students must be in the dorm by 19:30 unless granted approval by the Director of Student Life.
Evening Prayer Group
Evening prayer group will meet every evening at 21:00 hours. All dorm students are required to attend prayer group.
Study Hours
Study hours will be from 21:15 to 22:45 each evening Monday – Friday. During this time all students are expected to be studying class related work or ministry preparation.
To secure a quiet atmosphere for studying, all students must be quiet in all parts of the dorm starting at 22:15hrs.
Door slamming, games, music, and loud talking are not allowed.
Lights Out
All lights must be turned off at 23:00. At lights out, students must be in bed with all lights off. Any after-hours studying or counseling must be approved by Student Life office.
Visitors
We ask students to help maintain a friendly atmosphere by welcoming visitors and showing interest in their lives. They should welcome each guest and help them feel at home on campus.
Remember it is never appropriate to tease or make fun of guests (Ephesians 4:29). Students should make visitors feel comfortable, offering to answer questions and to show them around campus.
Any social or dating activity should not take place on the premises of the dorm. All social activities should be held in a public area in which the two parties are visible by others.
No visitors are allowed in the dorm rooms. This includes outside guests as well as other College students who reside outside the dormitories. If a student wishes to show visiting family their dorm, special permission must be given by the Student Life office.
All student visitors must be out of the activity room and library by 21 hours.
Student visitors are not allowed to eat the food provided by Central Africa Baptist College (CABC) unless permission is granted by Student Life office.
Music
All music must glorify God and directly reflect the life of a Spirit-filled believer (Eph 5:18-20). CABC’s desire is to expose students to the best music. Learning to discern and choose godly music is an integral part of training. The music students listen to should be true to the Spirit of Christ and the message of Scriptures. The following music guidelines incorporate principles that promote this purpose:
• Because of the diversity of the student body along with the controversy over music, unapproved music is not allowed in the dorms.
• CABC is collecting a library of music which the students will have access to listen at their leisure.
• If the student has a tape or CD that he believes meets the standards set by CABC, he may submit that music to Dean of Men for evaluation.
• The Dorm students are allowed to have radios for the purpose of listening to the News and Sporting events (in moderation). No music from the radio is permissible. CABC is currently in the process of establishing a radio station. Once this radio station is functioning the students will be allowed to listen to that music.
Television and other Media Viewing
Job 31:1 says that Job “made a covenant with [his] eyes.” In Psalm 119:37, David confirms Job’s commitment by praying that the Lord would “turn away [his] eyes from beholding vanity.” These verses are the basis for the guidelines of what CABC students may watch. Wicked thinking often begins with the abuse of the eye gate. To maintain the integrity of these biblical truths, CABC has set certain guidelines.
• To encourage study and help maintain a proper focus, students are not allowed to play videos or any other media on campus without the approval of the Student Life office. No Television sets are aloud on campus without the direct approval Student Life office.
• For special events the Student Life Office may choose to set up a television in the dorm. Requests by students for special event viewing should be directed to the Director of Student Life.
• Single dorm students may watch sports, documentaries, TV news, and approved movies at faculty and staff houses.
• Students should maintain a character of integrity when viewing Television or other Media when visiting a friends home or in their own home.
Dorm Maintenance
To help maintain the resources that God has entrusted to CABC, there are certain guidelines in which all students are required to follow:
Ping Pong Table
• Do not sit on the ping pong table.
• Do not set food or on the ping pong table
Library
• No food or drink is allowed in the library
• Maintain an atmosphere of study in the library
• Student are not permitted to take the library books out of the Library (this includes to the dorm rooms).
• Treat the books with respect
Lounge and Kitchen
• Each student is required to clean up after himself
• Each student is responsible for cleaning the counters, oven, and dishes when using the Kitchen.
• Students may only eat food that belongs to them.
• Students are not to remove cooking utensils, dishes, cutlery etc. from the dorm floor.
Dorm rooms
• To help build Christian character and good habit patterns of responsibility and neatness, rooms will be cleaned every morning.
• Each student will make his own bed.
• Trash needs to be picked and rooms swept.
• The students are required to clean and maintain their own bathrooms.
• No posters are to be hung on the walls unless approved by Dean’s office.
Dismissal
Our desire is that no student is dismissed at CABC for disciplinary reasons. CABC makes every effort to encourage growth in character and spiritual maturity without dismissal. However, any student who deliberately demonstrates a lack of concern for Christian character development or lacks a heart for God does not represent CABC’s spirit and purpose. Any student who continually, purposefully, and persistently disobeys guidelines and refuses counseling has expressed his decision not to continue at CABC. In the case of a student being dismissed for behavior issues, he will receive an incomplete for all classes and will have to remove all personal items out of the dorms.
CABC CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009
Feb 3 Students arrive by evening
Feb 4 Registration
Feb 5 Student Orientation
Feb 7 Faculty Student Picnic
Feb 9-13 Block Class
Feb 16 Classes begin
Mar 9 Youth Day
April 10 Good Friday
Apr 13-24 Mid-term break
May 1-2 Mission Trip (Labour Day Holiday)
May 25 African Freedom Day
May 28 Pre-registration
Jun 8-12 Exam Week
July 6 Heroes’ Day
July 8 Unity Day
July 9-10 Students Return/Orientation
July 13-17 Expository Block class
July 20 classes begin
Aug 4 Farmer’s Day
Aug 21-22 Mission Trip
Sept 14-25 Mid-Term Break
October 23 Independence Day
November 5 Pre-registration
Nov 16-20 Exam week
Nov 30-Dec 4 Leadership Conference
Central Africa Baptist College
Student Guide
2009
A Word from the President
We are excited to have you here at Central Africa Baptist College. We pray that your time here will be spiritually rewarding as you “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The desire of the staff and faculty is to be used as tools in God’s hand to shape your life for effective and fruitful service.
The next few years will be both a blessing and a challenge. Growth is exciting and sometimes difficult. It will require your firm commitment to God and His Word. It will require humility and discipline. Your faith will be tested and your love for God purified. In the struggles and victories ahead we want you to know that we care and demonstrate that by daily praying for you, encouraging you, and discipling you from God’s Word.
Our desire is to train you to think biblically. Our rules are a necessary part of college life and an attitude of submission to God will enable you to follow them. As you obey from the heart, the rules become a sacrifice of love to God, not a burden to be endured. The rules are designed to assist you instill discipline into your everyday life.
Our prayer is that during your time at Central Africa Baptist College, God will mold you into a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, one who is prepared to make a difference across Africa and around the world for His glory.
May the Lord bless you as we grow together in Christ.
Your Friend,
Philip S. Hunt
President
Introduction to The Student Handbook
The guidelines of Central Africa Baptist College are established in the following setting: a scriptural purpose, a guiding biblical principle, and applicable policies for responsible living.
CABC's purpose is to glorify God (1 Cor 6:20). Our ultimate goals are to see students establish an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to love Him with their whole heart, soul, and mind. In addition, our earthly desire is to live for the good of others.
Our principles give direction. CABC's seal contains four words that summarize CABC's direction:
• Honesty before God and man is primary to Christian growth. Seeing myself as God sees me and taking away all pretenses before man allow God to work in my life.
• Obedience, as the familiar song says, is "doing exactly what the Lord commands." Obedience puts students in a place of protection. Students' lives must be characterized by holy actions (1 Thess. 2:10).
• Wisdom is learning to live by God's holy Word. Our goal at CABC is not mere outward conformity to a pharisaical code of conduct, but spiritual wisdom that comes from above (James 3:17- 18). We are concerned about the heart attitude that communicates the spirit of our true relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Service is learning to be a participant, not a spectator. Students must become servants among men by becoming followers of Jesus Christ.
Our policies form the decisions that help students produce a walk that brings glory to God. We have endeavored to translate biblical principles into institutional policies, procedures, and programs that are best for our students. We trust these principles and guidelines will help you develop a pattern of godly thinking and living.
These guidelines apply to all students and students' families living on or off campus as well as any individuals or groups representing Central Africa Baptist College. Students are responsible to maintain the moral guidelines of the Student Guide while living at home, traveling home during breaks, and visiting the homes of others.
Philosophy & Policies
Philosophy of Education
The goal of Central Africa Baptist College is to provide an atmosphere of academic excellence and classroom discipleship to prepare servant-leaders for Great Commission living. True education produces individuals with both “hands of skill and hearts for God” (Based on Psalm 78.72). The CABC faculty is committed to train individuals whose chief desire is to serve the Lord so they will be motivated to serve others in their chosen field of service.
We reject the idea of value-free education. We believe that truth is centered in Jesus Christ and that all knowledge should be related to Him. We believe the Bible should be the philosophical foundation for all subject matter and that it is a faithful guide for all curricular and academic decisions. By committing ourselves to carefully and purposefully delivering truth in the classroom, we seek to produce future servant-leaders who can likewise communicate biblical truth with clarity and passion.
To accomplish this goal, we strive to offer courses that provide students with both academic theory and character development in a rich hands-on learning environment. This emphasis allows us to equip students with the ability to confront the unforeseen challenges of the future while enabling them to have immediate success in a variety of ministry settings. In order to continue this education and graduate, a CABC student must demonstrate both academic competence and godly character consistent with the vision, values and philosophy of the institution’s mission and ministry.
Institutional Objectives
The following objectives outline our institutional mission:
• To direct students to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to direct them to love Him with all their hearts, souls, and minds.
• To direct students to develop hearts for God and a conformity to Christ’s character in academics, attitudes, and actions.
• To direct students to maximize each truth of holiness and love allowing them to strike a balance between:
o The external and the internal.
o Building and defending the faith.
o The polemical (attacking the error) and the apologetical (stating the truth).
o The exegetical (opening their minds to the Word in private) and the affirmational (opening their mouths to the world in public).
o Confidence in holding their views and humility in expressing them.
• To direct students to lives of godliness and faithfulness by developing the following patterns:
o Walking in the Spirit.
o Learning and living the principles of God’s Word.
o Establishing daily devotions, Scripture memorization, and an effective prayer life.
o Serving in the local church and reaching others for Christ.
• To direct students to demonstrate the love of Christ by reaching the unsaved for Christ and by strengthening and discipling other Christians.
• To direct students to have a burden for worldwide missions and to prepare laborers for worldwide evangelism.
• To direct students to develop their academic potential to the fullest for the glory of God and the good of others.
Biblical Code of Conduct
To preserve the institution’s integrity and philosophy of ministry, the following standards of biblical conduct have been established. The specific applications of these standards will be found throughout the institution’s policies and procedures.
• Dedication to God: an unreserved lifetime commitment to God (Rom. 12.1-2)
• Devotion to Others: an unselfish, sacrificial love for others (I Cor. 13, Mk. 10.44)
• Disciplined Living: a sustained daily effort to be controlled and directed by the Holy Spirit (I Tim. 4.7, I Cor. 9.25-27)
• Dependable Spirit: doing what I ought to do (I Cor. 4.2; Prov. 25.19)
• Discerning Mind: the ability to see people and circumstances as they really are (Heb 5.14; I Cor. 2.14)
• Discrete Lifestyle: the ability to avoid words, actions, and attitudes that are not pleasing to God (Ps. 112.5; Ro. 13.14; Eph. 4.29-30)
• Discipleship Ministry: transferring convictions to others (Mt. 28.19-20; II Ti. 2.2)
Statement of Academic Freedom
We are committed to maintaining a climate of academic freedom in order to promote integrity in the delivery of truth. We recognize that arbitrarily limiting the open discussion of ideas can be counterproductive and could threaten the validity of the education process. However, we affirm that our commitment to academic freedom must not lead to unbridled license in the classroom. All legitimate freedom exists within structure; indeed, freedom must be given structure to have meaning. Thus, Central Africa Baptist College is firmly committed to maintaining an atmosphere of academic freedom within and limited by the framework of the institution’s mission statement, doctrinal statement, biblical foundations, core values, and philosophy of ministry.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Central Africa Baptist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission practices, scholarship programs, athletic programs, or any other college-administered program.
Policy for Student Conflict Resolution
If students experience a problem with an employee of the institution, the following guidelines are in place to help students resolve the conflict in a biblical manner.
1. Students should discuss a problem concerning a teacher or the learning process privately with the teacher in question (Matthew 18). If the problem is unresolved after this meeting, the student should discuss the problem with his dean. If the problem is still unresolved, the student may present his concerns to the academic dean, who will represent the problem to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. The Vice-President for Academic Affairs will determine the most appropriate manner in which to resolve the problem, and his decision should be typically considered final.
2. Students should take a problem concerning the ethical conduct of a faculty member to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students should take a problem concerning the ethical conduct of a staff member to the Director of Operations. It is inappropriate for a student to correct or admonish a faculty or staff member about his problem. To resolve the problem biblically, students should realize the Vice President or director may need to discuss their concerns with the faculty or staff member in question. Student anonymity cannot be guaranteed in every situation. The goal is always conflict resolution.
3. Students may take a problem related to non-academic policies and procedures to the dean of students, who will consult with the appropriate director and or administrator.
4. After these steps have been taken, a student may appeal a decision to the entire Executive Committee. Transcripts of all interviews will be made part of the student’s permanent file.
Departmental Information
Administration Offices
Administration offices at the Central Africa Baptist College campus. Faculty offices are off-limits after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Any student wishing to meet with the administration should schedule an appointment with the administrative assistant.
Philip S. Hunt, President
Email: Phunt@cabcollege.org
Mobile: 0976153466
Steve Hafler, Executive Vice President
Email: shafler@cabcollege.org
Mobile number:
Faculty/Staff Offices
Faculty/Staff offices are not for a student’s personal use. Students should not be in faculty/staff offices after office hours. Any student wishing to use a CABC faculty/staff office and equipment, i.e. computer, printer etc. must receive written permission from the faculty/staff member whose office he wishes to use.
John R. Smith, Administration of Financial Affairs
Mobile number: 0975002151
Email: smithzambia@gmail.com
Todd Beaman, Student Life, Faculty
Mobile number: 0978126783
Email: tbeaman@gfamission.org
David Chabulembwa, Faculty
Mobile number: 0966909340
Email: davidchabulembwa@hotmail.com
Francis Kaunda, Faculty
Mobile number: 0966856857
Email: fkaunda@gmail.com
Bill Knipe, Faculty
Mobile number: 0979597272
Email: bknipe@gfamissions.org
Nathan Washer, Faculty
Mobile number: 097-827-8407
Email: nwasher@cabcollege.org
Joy Washer, Faculty
Mobile number: 0977608960
Bwalya Rodgers, Director of Operations
Mobile number: 0979913838
Rachel Johnson, Administrative Assistant
Mobile number: 0979744472
Academic Advising
CABC maintains an academic advising program in which each new student has access to a faculty member who will act as his advisor. In order to assist new students to adjust more quickly to campus life at CABC, a required orientation program is scheduled for the registration week prior to the start of classes. During this week, each new student can choose to meet with an advisor to discuss matters relating to course scheduling. Advisors continue to assist the student in personal and academic matters throughout the student’s college career and monitor the student’s academic record for satisfactory progress each semester.
Finances
Central Africa Baptist College’s financial procedures are based on the biblical principle of responsible stewardship. Recognizing that finances are a sacred trust from God and must be managed as such, all students must learn and practice scriptural principles of financial responsibility (I Cor. 4.17). Freedom from debt through God’s provision of needed funds, through one’s own labor, or through miraculous answers to prayer (Phil 4.6,19) help students learn, practice, and build life patterns of financial freedom.
Billing Statements
Two weeks before payment deadlines, CABC sends school bills to students indicating the amount a student currently owes.
Payments
CABC has implemented a 10-month payment plan for the school year. To enroll in the school year, a student is required to pay the first payment. After doing so, he will be allowed to remain enrolled as a student for the entire school year. If a student falls behind on his school bill, he will be asked to sign a promissory note for the unpaid balance up to that point in the year. Before returning to CABC for the next year a student must pay any balance remaining from the previous year.
Scholarships
Ministry and academic scholarships are applied equally to all payments due throughout the year.
Graduating Students
To receive diplomas and/or transcripts graduating students must pay their bills in full by graduation day. A graduating student with an unpaid bill will be allowed to march on graduation day but will not receive his diploma or transcript until the bill is paid.
Work Scholarship
Work scholarship assignments will be carried out Monday – Friday from 14-16 hours. Any conflict with ministry assignments must be approved by Student Life Office. If a work scholarship student misses work for three days in a semester he must appear before the scholarship committee to explain his absence from work. The Scholarship Committee will re-evaluate the student’s work scholarship grant. Should a work scholarship grant be revoked the student has the right to appeal in writing to the Administration. The decision of the appeal is final.
Withdrawing
Any student withdrawing from college must make arrangements with the Administration for payment of his account. Any student who is dismissed from college must pay his or her balance according to the refund policy found in the college catalog. For additional financial information, please see the college catalog.
Health Services
Students should notify the school office of all medical needs. If a student is ill, the office personnel will make arrangements for the advisory nurse to be called and consulted. If malaria is suspected, the student will be sent to one of the approved clinics in town for a blood slide. For serious illness or sickness, the advisory nurse will arrange treatment with the Kitwe Central Hospital.
Health Service Fee
At the beginning of each semester, CABC charges each student a medical scheme fee. This fee will cover the expense of consulting the nurse and also malaria testing. Payment for doctors’ services and prescriptions is the sole responsibility of students.
Campus Facilities
God has graciously provided CABC modern facilities. God's Word gives responsibility to take care of the material provisions given to us. The Christ-like character God wants displayed can be summed up in the phrase "faithful in that which is another man’s “(Luke 16:12). Students can express their appreciation to God through care of our facilities.
Computer Labs
Available to all students, the Computer Labs are equipped with Internet and e-mail access. Lab hours are posted and should be strictly followed. No food or drinks are allowed in the Computer Labs.
Library
Students have access to a growing volume of literature, as well as cassette tapes, theological books, and audiovisual materials. These features make the Library an ideal center for theological and academic pursuit; however, we must assume the responsibility to take care of our Library.
Library Etiquette
Because the Library is a place for concentrated study, no distracting conversation or activities are allowed. Students must maintain the Library as a quiet study area.
Book Returns
Students should return books to the inside Library book drop.
Food and Beverages
To protect the study materials God has provided, no food or beverages (including water bottles) are allowed inside the Library.
Library Attendants
Students may enter the Library only when a Library attendant is present. Only Library attendants are allowed in the Library office.
Book Check
Students are not allowed to remove materials from the Library without checking them out. Student I.D. cards serve as library cards for checking out materials. Books may be checked out for a two-week period.
Late Fines and Penalties
The Library fine for overdue books is 1000 Kwacha per day. Students who have overdue books or fines are not allowed to check out additional library materials. For the protection of our investment in the Library, any student who defaces materials is responsible to pay replacement costs. Students are also responsible to pay for lost materials. Any student who deliberately takes Library materials from the Library without checking them out will be confronted with stealing.
Any student who fails to follow these guidelines may be subject to disciplinary action from the Deans' Office.
Music Lessons
Students in rolled in the Diploma or Degree programs may take music lessons as they are offered at no additional cost. There are 15 music lessons per semester. Students enrolled in the Associate or Certificate level must pay an additional fee for lessons.
Academics
Students should refer to the current college catalog for academic regulations and guidelines (scholarships, student identification and classification, grading system, etc.).
All students, part-time or full-time, must enroll in an academic program. A student may only take classes within their program unless granted special permission by the registrar. Extra-curricular classes and activities are available only to enrolled students.
Class Attendance
Students are required to attend classes. Students may not sign other students in on the attendance sheets. Students who are tardy or have unexcused absences will need to address the issue with the administration.
Drop/Add a class
A student may drop or add a class from his class schedule without academic penalty up to one week from the date the class begins. The drop/add period for block courses is assessed on an equivalency basis. Any class added during the drop/add period is assessed personal class cuts for the class periods missed.
In order to drop or add a class a student must fill out the appropriate paperwork from the main office. The student will need to meet with his/her advisor and receive permission before the paperwork can be processed.
No charge is incurred for schedule adjustments during Drop/Add Week (first week of classes). After Drop/Add Week, students are charged a modest fee per course for schedule adjustments. Tuition is charged from the first day of classes.
Tardiness
Students who arrive to class within the first 15 minutes are reported late. Regardless of tardiness, students are required to attend their classes. A student who wishes to have his or her tardiness excused must obtain a written note from the authorized person responsible for reporting the tardiness. The student must present the note to the person taking attendance at the class for which the student was late. Students who have three tardies will receive one personal class absence. Additional tardies will result in additional personal absences.
Absences
Students missing more than 15 minutes of class are counted absent, and the absence is counted as an unexcused class absence. Students who wish to be excused from classes or who wish to leave class early must get permission prior to the event by obtaining a pass. Generally a student who has missed more than three weeks of a course will be ineligible to receive credit for that course.
Attentiveness
Classes are the academic lifeline of the college student. Attentiveness to messages and lectures, proficient note-taking, and voluntary participation are foundational ingredients to profitable learning. To help students profit from the classroom setting, obvious inattentiveness-such as talking with other students, sleeping, or studying for other classes is not tolerated. Chewing gum, eating, or drinking beverages (except water) is also prohibited during classes.
Personal Absences
Students are granted one excused personal absence per class hour per semester. They are wise to limit their personal absences in case of extenuating circumstances.
Emergency Absences
A student may receive emergency absences if a death or serious illness occurs in his or her immediate family (mother, father, sibling, grandparent). If a student has used up his or her medical/emergency/CABC service absences, the absences will be counted as personal absences.
CABC Service Absences
A student who fulfills a responsibility that requires absence from class, as assigned or directed by CABC faculty, staff, or Administration, may receive excused CABC service absences, provided the student has not exceeded his or her allotted number of medical/emergency/CABC service absences and has received approval from the Academic Committee before the absence is taken.
Grading System
Letter grades are used to evaluate academic achievement. Grade points are assigned as follows.
A+ 97-100 4.00
A 93-96 3.67
A- 90-92 3.33
B+ 87-89 3.00
B 83-86 2.67
B- 80-82 2.33
C+ 77-79 2.00
C 73-76 1.67
C- 70-72 1.33
D+ 67-69 1.00
D 63-66 0.67
D- 60-62 0.33
F Below 0.00
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Quality points are calculated by multiplying the grade points earned in a given class by the number of credit hours for that class. The GPA is computed by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted.
The following grades do not affect GPA:
AU Audit
CR Credit
I Incomplete
IP Course in progress
P Passed satisfactorily
R Repeated course
W Withdrawal
MW Medical withdrawal
WP Withdrew passing
Incomplete
No incompletes are allowed unless a student is ill during the last week of school before finals or unless he or she has experienced a death in the family. If a teacher believes a student qualifies for an incomplete, he or she must fill out an incomplete form from the Administration. If the Administration agrees that the student qualifies for an incomplete, the committee will then allow the student to make up the work. An "I" will be recorded on the student's report card, and he or she must complete the work by the deadline set by the Administration. If the student fails to complete all assigned work by the deadline, his or her final grade will automatically become an "F".
Audit
On occasion, a student may desire to benefit from course instruction without being accountable for class assignments and exams. A student may audit a course by completing an Audit Request Form from the Registrar’s Office by the end of the first week of classes. Though no credit is given for an audit, it counts one half toward the student’s overall load. After the sixth week of classes, a credit may not be changed to an audit unless the student is earning a grade of “C–” or above. A student auditing a course is expected to adhere to regular attendance and cuts procedures. A grade of “AU” is entered on the student’s transcript for an audited class. An audit does not result in further tuition charges unless a student’s overall academic load is under 12 or over 19 credits.
Repeat
A student must repeat a required course for which a grade of “F” was received.
A student must receive a minimum grade of “C-” or higher in courses required for his major or minor. A student may elect to repeat a course in which a grade of “D” was earned. The repeated course grade will be averaged with the original grade, and both grades will count toward the overall GPA.
Withdrawal
CABC’s desire is for each student to stay and "finish the job"; however, a student who decides to withdraw from college should consult the Administration. The principle of safety in a multitude of counselors (Prov. 15:22) is important when considering such a life-changing decision.
If a student must withdraw, he or she must meet with the Administration and complete a Withdrawal form. The student must also make any necessary arrangements with the Business Office.
If a student withdraws within the semester's first week, no grades are recorded on the student's record. A student who withdraws after the 10th week, however, receives an "F." A student who leaves because of financial problems or illness receives "W" (withdrawal). formation
Academic Honors
At the end of each semester, a list is published, recognizing students who earned academic honors for that semester. To qualify for academic honors, students must maintain 15 undergraduate credit hours and earn no grade lower than a “B–.”
Dean’s List 3.90–4.00
High Honor Roll 3.75–3.89
Honor Roll 3.50–3.74
Graduation Honors
Recipients of scholastic honors at the end of the senior year are recognized at Commencement. To be eligible for honors, a student must have completed at least 68 credit hours at CABC. Graduation honors are applied to bachelor degrees.
Summa Cum Laude 3.90–4.00
Magna Cum Laude 3.75–3.89
Cum Laude 3.50–3.74
Academic standing
Total Credits Attempted Minimum Semester GPA
(Including Transfer credits) Required for Good Standing
1–29 1.75
30-61 1.90
62+ 2.00
Academic Warning
A student is placed on Academic Warning when he is not in good standing according to the criteria above. A student on Academic Warning is required to meet with the Administration at the beginning of the semester.
Academic Probation
A student who is not in good standing for two consecutive semesters is placed on Academic Probation. A student on Academic Probation is required to submit to all guidelines for Academic Warning as well as to additional restrictions delineated by CABC Administration. The student will receive a letter from the Administration informing them of the student's academic status from the previous semester's grades. Students on Academic Probation must prioritize their studies to bring their GPA to the minimum required for good standing. At the beginning of the new semester, the student will meet with the Administration. The student will turn in periodic grade report forms and meet with his or her faculty advisor.
If the student's GPA for that semester is raised to the minimum required for good standing, the student is placed on Academic Warning for one semester. However, if the student's GPA for that semester is below the minimum requirement, the student is placed on Academic Suspension and will be required to sit out for one semester; he or she will be placed on academic probation during the semester in which he or she returns.
Academic Suspension
A student who fails to maintain good standing for three consecutive semesters will be placed on Academic Suspension and will not be allowed to return to the college for one full semester. The student will be placed on Academic Probation during the semester in which he returns. If he fails to return to good standing after having been suspended, he will be subject to academic dismissal by the Academic Committee. Academic work completed at any other institution during the period of Academic Suspension will not be accepted for transfer.
Academic Load
A minimum of 12 credit hours is required for full–time enrollment. A normal semester load is 17 credit hours. Registration for more than 19 credit hours in a semester constitutes a course overload and will result in further tuition charges. A student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and obtain permission from the dean of his division to carry a course overload. A course overload exceeding 21 credits will not be granted. Any correspondence course in which a student is currently enrolled will be counted toward his overall course load for that semester. Audited classes will count one–half toward the overall semester load.
Grade Penalties
Because students are not allowed to miss classes beyond a set number of excused absences, they are responsible to keep in mind the number of class absences per semester. They should thoroughly research personal absences, or any activity requiring them to miss class and exceeding the limits for class absences. The Academic Committee deducts three points from the student's final grade for each class period missed beyond the limit.
Makeup Tests
If a student has permission to miss a test day, he or she should take the test before the class absence. If the teacher is unable to give the test early, the student must take the test within one week of his or her return to class. A student may not make up a test during Morning Devotions or chapel. Any student who neglects his or her responsibility to make up a test within the deadline will be penalized. Teachers may impose stricter guidelines at their discretion.
Final Exams
Though CABC desires that all students have their accounts up-to date before they take final exams, students who are unable to pay their entire bill may take exams by signing a promissory agreement and taking full responsibility for all unpaid debts. Students must take final exams when they are scheduled. An exam permit from the Administration must be presented before each exam. If a student is unable to take a scheduled exam due to schedule conflicts, he or she should obtain written permission from the Registrar's Office to reschedule the exam. Permission to reschedule an exam is given only when extenuating circumstances are present.
Cheating
Students should prevent all appearance of cheating by covering or putting out of reach all books and notes and closing any book bags or brief cases.
Any student caught cheating on a test will receive a zero and will be subject to disciplinary action and academic review.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is using materials, thoughts, and quotations from another author without proper recognition. Plagiarism is not allowed.
Withdrawal
CABC’s desire is for each student to stay and "finish the job"; however, a student who decides to withdraw from college should consult the Administration. The principle of safety in a multitude of counselors (Prov. 15:22) is important when considering such a life-changing decision.
If a student must withdraw, he or she must meet with the Administration and complete a Withdrawal form. The student must also make any necessary arrangements with the Business Office.
If a student withdraws within the semester's first week, no grades are recorded on the student's record. A student who withdraws after the 10th week, however, receives an "F." A student who leaves because of financial problems or illness receives "W" (withdrawal).
Re-enrollment
Re-enrollment guidelines apply to any student who has not attended CABC for at least one semester or who has withdrawn from CABC during the semester. To be considered for re-enrollment, a student must submit a letter of intent and a re-enrollment application to the Admissions Office. When re-enrollment is granted, the Director of Admissions informs the student of acceptance.
Chapel
The student body, faculty, and staff meet for chapel at regularly scheduled times. The purpose of chapel is to stir the heart and to give a balanced ministry perspective in the midst of academic training. All students are required to attend chapel. Permission must be granted from the Registrar’s office if the student will not attend chapel.
• Students should arrive to chapel on time. They are considered late to chapel if they are not sitting in their seat when the first song begins.
• No student may plan chapel activities without approval from the Student Life Director.
Local Churches
At CABC, we emphasize local church responsibility and ministry. To maintain a local-church emphasis, we require all students to join or actively participate at Faith Baptist Church of Riverside unless they are members of other area churches or assigned to minister in other outreaches.. Students are required to attend all regular church services, except when they are excused for illness, emergency, or occasional travel (with permission).
Off Campus Employment
No student may work an off-campus job during Sunday or Wednesday church services. Schedule conflicts must be approved by the Administration.
Attire and Appearance
CABC wants to honor God and serve others in every facet of life. Outward appearance is important because it reflects heart attitudes and life values. Our ultimate goals in appearance and dress are to glorify God, not man, and to direct the attention of others to the Christlikeness of our spirit (1 Cor. 6:19-20; 10:31). These goals are attained only when the Holy Spirit controls our lives. A pure, peaceful heart and a gentle, quiet spirit can be seen in one's countenance and actions. Wearing the "right" clothes only temporarily covers up an unhappy, unclean heart. Because appearance is a powerful testimony for the cause of Christ, let us heed Paul's advice to Timothy: "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." (1 Tim. 4:12)
We should base our wardrobe choices on biblical principles, uplifting the Lord's name and influencing others to godliness. Realizing that each person is at a different level of spiritual growth and that guidelines are necessary for accountability and growth, CABC provides four basic principles to help students choose their attire.
Modesty
The first principle is modesty. Modesty means decency-not being showy, not drawing attention to oneself. It means propriety in dress, behavior, and speech-not wanting to offend or lead astray. Those who want to dress modestly are conscientious about the influence of their dress on others (Prov. 2:11). Attire should draw attention not to physical features, but to one's countenance and Christ's purity and holiness. In light of our desire to model Christ's purity and holiness, students are not to wear clothing with logos that identify a worldly mind-set. We want our students-by example in their grooming, dress, and actions-to encourage a lifestyle of godliness in thinking and living.
Distinctiveness
The second principle is distinctiveness. Genesis 1:27 says, "Male and female created he them." God created two distinct sexes. By doing so, He purposely planned basic differences between the sexes. These distinctions should not be altered. Distinctively feminine apparel enhances a woman's appearance and communicates a sweet spirit (1 Tim. 2:9-10). Distinctively masculine apparel communicates the manly roles of head, leader, protector, and provider.
Appropriateness
The third principle is appropriateness. Appropriateness means suitable, fitting, or compatible. Appropriate attire is modest, suitable, and fitting for the occasion. Certain types of clothing are appropriate for certain activities (class, church, and ministry vs. recreation and work). Certain types of clothing are appropriate for warmth and protection during different seasons. The right choice is one balanced by self-control.
Deference
The final principle is deference. When we show deference, we show consideration and respect for others, as Jesus Christ says in Matthew 7:12. All of us have opportunities to practice deference on a daily basis. Attire is only one of many areas in which we regularly make choices regarding deference. Romans 14 tells us not to judge one another; however, understanding that a weaker brother may judge us, we must be careful not to be a stumbling block. There are times when we must choose to defer, submit, and yield our rights in love and concern for others. Ultimately, we must choose to do what is best for honoring God and serving others.
Character and Conduct
Conduct
Students should demonstrate Christlikeness by their conduct both on and off campus. Because one of CABC's objectives is to see Christianity "fleshed out" in our lives, students should observe the following guidelines:
Respect
Students should refer to faculty, staff, and Graduate Assistants as "Mr.," "Mrs.,” or “Miss.” Out of respect for the speakers or performers, students may not chew gum. When students receive an invitation that requests an R.S.V.P., they should respond by the appropriate date. A timely response not only shows common courtesy, but also helps the invitation sender to plan appropriately.
Enslaving Sins
Biblical principles teach that a holy person should refrain from sins of habit and enslavement. The following are unacceptable for a CABC student: alcoholic beverages; non-medical drugs; tobacco; gambling; dancing; ungodly music and movies; TV viewing; or viewing, reading, or possessing suggestive or pornographic material (1 Cor. 6:12-20).
Dishonesty, lying, and stealing demand probationary action or dismissal. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in dismissal. Students guilty of drinking alcoholic beverages or using drugs will be dismissed.
Because of the serious nature of these offenses, students who participate in these activities or violate these guidelines will be required to meet with the Deans.
Students must learn to practice deference in all areas of the Christian life. Therefore, they should not use potentially offensive material or patronize businesses where the predominant commodity or atmosphere is considered unholy. Students should not go into areas where the predominant commodity is alcohol (for example, going into a bar area to play darts or pool).
The Administration reserves the right to search dorm rooms (including closets, dressers, beds, chests, drawers, or other personal items), vehicles kept on campus, phone records, Internet records, and computer files at any time without prior notice.
Physical Contact
Men and women are not allowed to be involved in any form of physical contact. Whether standing, sitting, or walking, dating and non-dating students of the opposite sex must maintain observable space between themselves at all times. This applies to on-campus as well as off-campus.
Relationships
When relating to members of the opposite sex, non-married students should conduct themselves in a manner that is in line with biblical principles and standards of morality. We also must be sensitive to cultural expectations so as to not bring shame upon the name of Christ. For this reason CABC non-married CABC students should consider the following guidelines:
• Men and ladies are not to be out walking alone together after dark. Walking in a group is permissible but care should be taken to remain in the group and not distance yourself from it.
• CABC students are not allowed in the home of the person they are relating to even if accompanied by others.
• Relating couples should find time together in public areas only.
Music
All music must glorify God and directly reflect the life of the believer (Eph. 5:18-20). CABC's desire is to expose the student to the best music. Learning to discern and choose godly music is an integral part of training. The following music guidelines incorporate principles that promote this purpose:
Students' music should be true to the spirit of Christ and the message of Scripture. Because music should honor and glorify God, we avoid worldly music, such as rock, country, jazz, New Age, Reggae, Rumba, Rap or any other form of popular music associated with ungodly entertainment. We do not use or allow any form of contemporary Christian music that imitates these worldly styles. Students should not sing or play unapproved music on an instrument or radio.
Approval
Our goal is to promote and build a music philosophy that glorifies God. Each year students must submit all personal recordings-cassettes and CDs (music or conversational) for evaluation and approval. The Office of Student Life determines specific guidelines and procedures for music approval. Cassettes and CDs obtained during the school year must be submitted for approval within one week and may not be played until they are approved. Dorm students should refer to the Dorm Guide for approval procedures.
Radio
Students may listen to the radio with discretion. Music or subject matter that is questionable and against stated guidelines must be turned off. Central Africa Baptist Radio (CABR), 106.8 FM, is considered acceptable.
TV And Other Media Viewing
Job 31:1 says that Job "made a covenant with [his] eyes." In Psalm 119:37, David confirms Job's commitment by praying that the Lord would "turn away [his] eyes from beholding vanity." These verses are the basis for the guidelines of what CABC students may watch. Wicked thinking often begins with the abuse of the eye gate. If Job and David believed guarding their eyes was a necessity, certainly we must carefully consider what we see-especially in light of what is available in our society today.
At all times, we must protect our mind from being unguarded, unthinking, or undisciplined. Taking control of our mind means putting out certain things and putting in others. In Philippians 4:8, Paul provides a vital checklist by which we may evaluate our thought life. Each ingredient in the list is a matter of personal choice. We must apply those ingredients to our TV and other media choices. From this verse, we find four specific areas of discipline by which we must evaluate all media and television viewing.
1. The Medium - cartoon, comedy, classic, documentary, biography, etc.
2. The Message - no overriding "Hollywood" or humanistic philosophy
3. The Morals - no swearing, immodesty, immorality, questionable scenes or situations, wizardry, or black magic
4. The Music - no unapproved music
Some approved TV programs and other media may contain negative elements from one of the areas listed above. These elements are excused only if they appear discreetly and in moderation--never with the intent to exalt negatives and defame positives.
Video and Other Media
To encourage study and to help maintain a proper focus, students are not allowed to play videos or any other media (i.e. MPEGs, DVDs, CDs, Movie Trailers, etc.) on or off campus without approval from the Dean of Men. Unapproved DVD’s and any other media must be stored in the Student Life Office until the student can take or mail them home.
Computer Games
Students must evaluate all computer games based on Job 31:1, Psalm 119:37, and Philippians 4:8.
Internet
Recognizing that the Internet is one of the greatest moral snares facing Christians today we wish to promote safe and careful use of the Internet. With this in mind we have set the following guidelines.
Students are responsible for all computer network access assigned to their login name. Those who share login names will temporarily or permanently forfeit their Computer Lab network account privileges for the semester. Also, students who abuse their own or another student’s login account will meet with the dean’s office and is subject to disciplinary action.
Internet browsing – We have installed a filtering system on the College computers and will periodically check the history of the sites being viewed by our students and staff.
Telephones
On-campus resident students may schedule the use of the College phone for necessary calls and to keep in touch with their relatives. Students are responsible to receive written permission for the use of the phone and log the time called, time ended and the phone number dialed. The student is responsible to pay all phone bills immediately upon receipt of bill. Any abuse of phones may result in disciplinary action.
Students with personal cell phones must switch off the phones while class is in session.
Only full-time boarding students are allowed to receive mail through the College Post Office Box. All part-time or off campus students are expected to have mail delivered to their own address.
Disciplinary System
Biblical discipline provides lessons for life both now and in the future. Lessons of discipline include teaching the fear of the Lord (Prov. 1:5-7) teaching students to make right choices and to stand alone, if necessary, for righteousness (Prov. 1:10-19,29-33); teaching God's laws of cause and effect (Deut. 11:26-28; Gal. 6:7-8); and teaching restitution for offenses (Matt. 5:23-24; 18:15).
Purpose of Discipline
The purpose of student discipline is to produce Christ-like character through biblical correction. According to God's Word, obedience to rule is designed to protect someone for God's best and to prepare him or her for a lifetime of surrender to the lordship of Jesus Christ (Gen. 2:17; Rom. 6:13).
Philosophy of Discipline
The philosophy behind our disciplinary system dictates that we act in a spirit of concern and control.
Concern
Our concern is motivated by caring for students and building their lives for the cause of Christ. Our goal is to confront students both as an administrative authority and as a fatherly friend. Students must realize that God's discipline is aligned with God's character. God's character is contrary to purposeful hurt and revenge. God never punishes His children with a desire to hurt or destroy, but to chastise to obedience (Heb. 12:5-11). By God's grace we never discipline with the intent of hurting. Our desire is to protect the student from unprofitable life directions.
Control
Control, another necessary quality, gives balance to biblical discipline. Our control is with the intent to confront a student with the truth and necessary biblical action to change behavior. Our disciplinary system is designed to be equal to all-based not upon who a student is but rather on the type of violation. God does not regard the face of man, and the biblical laws of cause and effect are universal and non-optional.
Furthermore, we are zealous to ensure that God's holiness and His hatred of sin are implanted in the hearts and minds of our students. We do not disregard the element of mercy, yet mercy must be tempered. Otherwise, others view it as permissiveness and an encouragement to take mercy for granted. Our goal is to match the consequences to the offense and encourage restitution to the offended party (Matt. 18:21-35). The disciplinary system is only as public as necessary. The ultimate goal of resolving conflict is to cause others to fear the Lord and walk in obedience to Him.
Procedures of Discipline
Our desire here at CABC is that the Student might portray a Christ-like character that honors God (1 Cor. 10:31). Therefore certain procedures have been clearly set in which the student must abide. Failure to abide in the set guide lines will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
Past offences
Christians are commanded in Scripture to always have a conscience void of offense toward God and man (Acts 24:16; 1 Tim. 1:5; Heb. 13:8; 1 Peter 3:16, 21). Students who have failed to follow the college guidelines are encouraged to clear their conscience of past offenses with the Administration.
Discipleship and Accountability
For those who refuse to obey God's commands, conflict is the result. We integrate this scriptural principle into CABC's discipline procedure to provide every student with discipleship and accountability. Therefore, the Administration takes action to minister directly to any student who has made wrong choices.
Policy Memo
If rules are broken by a student a policy memo will be written up on that individual. This memo will be filed in the Student Life office. Repeated offenses will result in meeting with the Director of Student life in an effort to correct the behavior and help the student. If there is still no change in behavior the student will be called before the Administration and may be dismissed from school.
Dismissal
Our desire is for no student to be dismissed from CABC for disciplinary reasons. In fact, CABC makes every effort to encourage growth in character and spiritual maturity, without dismissal. However, any student who deliberately demonstrates a lack of concern for Christian character development or lacks a heart for God does not represent CABC's spirit or purpose. Any student who continually, purposefully, and persistently disobeys guidelines and refuses counseling has expressed his or her decision not to continue as a CABC student.
The following guidelines apply to cases of dismissal:
• By personal phone call, the Deans' Office notifies the student's parents or guardian about possible dismissal.
• Upon dismissal, the Deans' Office notifies the student's parents or guardian again.
• The student must make arrangements to leave campus and remove all personal belongings.
• The student receives zeros in all of his or her classes, making his or her GPA 0.00.
• The student must follow all student, financial, and dismissal guidelines related to his or her leaving campus.
The Administration believes his or her primary responsibility is to mold each student into a growing disciple of Christ. All disciplinary action is determined on an individual basis. Each believer is at a different level of spiritual maturity and will be dealt with accordingly. A student should not compare disciplinary situations or discuss his or her opinions about disciplinary matters with other students. Instead, students should pray for wisdom and God's perfect will.
Re-enrollment After Dismissal
A dismissed student may not return to CABC until the completion of the required number of semesters for sitting out, as outlined by the Administration. If a student wants to return to CABC after dismissal, he or she should send a letter of intent and application for re-enrollment to the administration.
The Administration meets to consider the student's application for re-enrollment. After discussion, the student may need to appear for an interview. If re-enrollment is granted, the Director of Admissions informs the student of his or her acceptance.
Off-Campus Students
Students must be consistent with biblical principles and follow the Student Guide guidelines. While we do not dictate dress standards in the home, off-campus students must follow the Student Guide attire guidelines at all other times.
While we do not dictate dress standards in the home of married students, we request that family members (including wives and daughters 12 years old and older) follow the attire guidelines as stated in the Student Guide while on campus.
Fire and evacuation
Students should neither fight the fire nor return to the building until directed to do so.
In the event of a fire, students should do the following:
• Check the door; if hot, do not open. If possible, place a wet towel across the bottom of the door and call for help.
• If the door is not hot, open the door and proceed to the nearest exit.
• If the hallway is filled with smoke, stay beneath the smoke level by crawling.
• Students should exit the dorm though the main door.
• After leaving the building, students should proceed to the area to the right of the entrance gate.
DORM GUIDE
Curfew
For the protection and discipline of our student body, all dormitory students must be in the dorm by 19:30 unless granted approval by the Director of Student Life.
Evening Prayer Group
Evening prayer group will meet every evening at 21:00 hours. All dorm students are required to attend prayer group.
Study Hours
Study hours will be from 21:15 to 22:45 each evening Monday – Friday. During this time all students are expected to be studying class related work or ministry preparation.
To secure a quiet atmosphere for studying, all students must be quiet in all parts of the dorm starting at 22:15hrs.
Door slamming, games, music, and loud talking are not allowed.
Lights Out
All lights must be turned off at 23:00. At lights out, students must be in bed with all lights off. Any after-hours studying or counseling must be approved by Student Life office.
Visitors
We ask students to help maintain a friendly atmosphere by welcoming visitors and showing interest in their lives. They should welcome each guest and help them feel at home on campus.
Remember it is never appropriate to tease or make fun of guests (Ephesians 4:29). Students should make visitors feel comfortable, offering to answer questions and to show them around campus.
Any social or dating activity should not take place on the premises of the dorm. All social activities should be held in a public area in which the two parties are visible by others.
No visitors are allowed in the dorm rooms. This includes outside guests as well as other College students who reside outside the dormitories. If a student wishes to show visiting family their dorm, special permission must be given by the Student Life office.
All student visitors must be out of the activity room and library by 21 hours.
Student visitors are not allowed to eat the food provided by Central Africa Baptist College (CABC) unless permission is granted by Student Life office.
Music
All music must glorify God and directly reflect the life of a Spirit-filled believer (Eph 5:18-20). CABC’s desire is to expose students to the best music. Learning to discern and choose godly music is an integral part of training. The music students listen to should be true to the Spirit of Christ and the message of Scriptures. The following music guidelines incorporate principles that promote this purpose:
• Because of the diversity of the student body along with the controversy over music, unapproved music is not allowed in the dorms.
• CABC is collecting a library of music which the students will have access to listen at their leisure.
• If the student has a tape or CD that he believes meets the standards set by CABC, he may submit that music to Dean of Men for evaluation.
• The Dorm students are allowed to have radios for the purpose of listening to the News and Sporting events (in moderation). No music from the radio is permissible. CABC is currently in the process of establishing a radio station. Once this radio station is functioning the students will be allowed to listen to that music.
Television and other Media Viewing
Job 31:1 says that Job “made a covenant with [his] eyes.” In Psalm 119:37, David confirms Job’s commitment by praying that the Lord would “turn away [his] eyes from beholding vanity.” These verses are the basis for the guidelines of what CABC students may watch. Wicked thinking often begins with the abuse of the eye gate. To maintain the integrity of these biblical truths, CABC has set certain guidelines.
• To encourage study and help maintain a proper focus, students are not allowed to play videos or any other media on campus without the approval of the Student Life office. No Television sets are aloud on campus without the direct approval Student Life office.
• For special events the Student Life Office may choose to set up a television in the dorm. Requests by students for special event viewing should be directed to the Director of Student Life.
• Single dorm students may watch sports, documentaries, TV news, and approved movies at faculty and staff houses.
• Students should maintain a character of integrity when viewing Television or other Media when visiting a friends home or in their own home.
Dorm Maintenance
To help maintain the resources that God has entrusted to CABC, there are certain guidelines in which all students are required to follow:
Ping Pong Table
• Do not sit on the ping pong table.
• Do not set food or on the ping pong table
Library
• No food or drink is allowed in the library
• Maintain an atmosphere of study in the library
• Student are not permitted to take the library books out of the Library (this includes to the dorm rooms).
• Treat the books with respect
Lounge and Kitchen
• Each student is required to clean up after himself
• Each student is responsible for cleaning the counters, oven, and dishes when using the Kitchen.
• Students may only eat food that belongs to them.
• Students are not to remove cooking utensils, dishes, cutlery etc. from the dorm floor.
Dorm rooms
• To help build Christian character and good habit patterns of responsibility and neatness, rooms will be cleaned every morning.
• Each student will make his own bed.
• Trash needs to be picked and rooms swept.
• The students are required to clean and maintain their own bathrooms.
• No posters are to be hung on the walls unless approved by Dean’s office.
Dismissal
Our desire is that no student is dismissed at CABC for disciplinary reasons. CABC makes every effort to encourage growth in character and spiritual maturity without dismissal. However, any student who deliberately demonstrates a lack of concern for Christian character development or lacks a heart for God does not represent CABC’s spirit and purpose. Any student who continually, purposefully, and persistently disobeys guidelines and refuses counseling has expressed his decision not to continue at CABC. In the case of a student being dismissed for behavior issues, he will receive an incomplete for all classes and will have to remove all personal items out of the dorms.
CABC CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009
Feb 3 Students arrive by evening
Feb 4 Registration
Feb 5 Student Orientation
Feb 7 Faculty Student Picnic
Feb 9-13 Block Class
Feb 16 Classes begin
Mar 9 Youth Day
April 10 Good Friday
Apr 13-24 Mid-term break
May 1-2 Mission Trip (Labour Day Holiday)
May 25 African Freedom Day
May 28 Pre-registration
Jun 8-12 Exam Week
July 6 Heroes’ Day
July 8 Unity Day
July 9-10 Students Return/Orientation
July 13-17 Expository Block class
July 20 classes begin
Aug 4 Farmer’s Day
Aug 21-22 Mission Trip
Sept 14-25 Mid-Term Break
October 23 Independence Day
November 5 Pre-registration
Nov 16-20 Exam week
Nov 30-Dec 4 Leadership Conference