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Student
Life Elective Activities Zion Ministerial Institute's academic calendar is quite demanding, but inside the calendar there are plenty of opportunities for times of wholesome interaction with other students and staff. Scheduled ministerial outreaches, field trips, educational trips, and recreational activities provide fun and fellowship. There are many areas where students are able to minister. Those desiring to use their gifts and talents to minister to others are welcome to discuss opportunities with the Deans.
Statement of Responsibilities Zion seeks to train up ministers and prepare them to fulfill the call and purpose of God on their life. The purposes therefore assume that a member is committed to Christ, has a God-appointed call on his or her life to the ministry, and is looking to become further prepared to fulfill that call. The student, by virtue of his enrollment, therefore agrees to accept the responsibilities of membership in the Zion community. The Institute believes that the Holy Bible is the final authority which guides the development of Christian character and governs Christian behavior. The student will receive a detailed description of specific responsibilities at student orientation. The following overview is as follows: Biblical Principles. Practices which are known to be morally wrong by biblical teaching are not acceptable for members of the Zion Ministerial Institute community. Included are specific acts such as drunkenness, stealing, the use of slanderous or profane language, all forms of dishonesty including cheating, occult practices, and sexual sins such as premarital sex, adultery and homosexual behavior. In addition, Scripture condemns such attitudes as greed, jealousy, pride, lust, bitterness, needless anger, an unforgiving spirit and harmful discrimination and prejudice such as that based on race, sex or socio-economic status. While these attitudes are difficult to detect, they are as subject to the judgment of God as are outward forms of disobedience to Him. The Institute's community is obliged to repudiate these attitudes and seek God's forgiveness and help so that each individual may grow in grace and righteousness. Rules. Zion Ministerial Institute also recognizes that, while the Scriptures do not provide specific teaching regarding all social practices, they do advocate self-restraint in that which is harmful or offensive to others. Zion has chosen, therefore, to adopt certain prudential rules which will contribute to the environment appropriate to its aims and goals. Thus, Zion requires members of the community to abstain from gambling, from the possession or use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, non-medicinal narcotic or hallucinogenic drugs including marijuana, and from social dancing. Clothing is to be modest and reflecting Christian values. Women are to wear skirts or dresses, during classroom instruction and church services. Men are to wear jackets and ties during classroom instruction and church services. During work duties and times of leisure, pants and slacks are acceptable. We ask that you do not wear shorts and tank tops while semester is in session. These rules apply to the student while under the jurisdiction of Zion Ministerial Institute or any Zion constituent. The student is expected to exercise restraint in these matters even when not under Zion's jurisdiction. These rules apply for the whole time a student is enrolled, during winter break, and during the summer when living on campus or involved with summer programs. Discretion. In addition, members of the community, whether or not they are under jurisdiction of the Institute, are expected to practice discretion and restraint in the following: 1. The choice of music, media and entertainment. It is assumed that the individual who voluntarily joins the community at Zion Ministerial Institute will, with God's help: 1. Deepen his or her spiritual commitment and understanding by means of the Christian activities and educational opportunities available both on campus and in local churches. 2. Develop his or her moral character by practicing biblical principles and a life of holiness. 3. Participate constructively in the life of Zion, observing the rules and doing whatever he or she can to help Zion achieve its goals.
Disciplinary Action / Dismissal One or more of the following measures will be taken with an errant student:
Living Arrangements Resident housing is available on a first come first served basis. All students are to store all possessions in their rooms. No additional storage space is available on campus. Students must supply their own linens, blankets, pillows and towels. Dorm phones are provided for incoming calls only. Outgoing calls may be made from the pay phone in the front lobby.
Outstations Outstations are designed to enable students to minister off campus. Outstation duties are assigned to students on weekly basis and include such ministry opportunities as preaching, song leading, music ministry, and general church help.
Domestic Duties Domestic work duties are assigned to students to aid in the functioning of the facility. This helps students build a rounded character and helps the Institute to keep tuition, room and board costs low. Work duties are scheduled so that they will not interfere with students' academic responsibilities. Duties consist of assisting in the areas of housecleaning, kitchen service and light operational maintenance. Some duties may require physical exertion and limitations will be considered while assigning such duties.
Working Off-Campus Outside employment is available to students if desired. Most students find that part time employment allows ample time for classes in the morning and time for studying and assigned work duties in the afternoons or evenings.
Student Motor Vehicle Policy All students may have one motor vehicle per student on campus. The student parking area is located in front of Glory Hall. The vehicle must have current vehicle registration and insurance. Vehicles may not be left on campus through semester breaks when the student is not present. Upon arrival on campus, resident students may be asked to complete a vehicle questionnaire form, supplied by the Administrative Office.
Family Rights and Privacy Act Zion Ministerial Institute is in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act which is designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office concerning alleged failures of the Act. The FERPA Office's address is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.
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