Student Lifestyle
What We Expect of You
Students of Maranatha Bible Institute are recognized for their positive response to the call of God upon their lives. Requirements are much higher for students than for the body of Christ as a whole. Students are expected to conform to higher standards than other believers in terms of behavior, dress, speech and attitude. Some specific areas included are:
- Enthusiasm for the things of God, support of the vision and program of your local church and respect for your Pastor and other ministry gift offices set in the church.
- Respect for instructors, guests, staff members and fellow students.
- Unimpeachable conduct in personal relationships, especially with the opposite sex. Students are expected to avoid questionable conduct or situations that would cause reproach.
- Work. Students are expected to provide for themselves. Faith comes by hearing, but money comes by working.
- Lifestyle. Students are expected to observe social norms which exclude behaviors prohibited in the Covenant Code of Honor.
Maranatha Bible Institute emphasizes the following:
- Cultivation of daily habits of prayer and Bible study.
- Recognition of and obedience to the authority of the Word of God, specifically concerning moral standards.
- Personal development of Christian character.
- Regular attendance, involvement and commitment to a local body of believers.
The expectations, guidelines and regulations of Maranatha Bible Institute are based upon Biblical principles. The above are not intended to be comprehensive, but examples of expectations and standards of conduct of Maranatha Bible Institute students. All students and faculty will sign a Student Conduct Agreement form, which indicates their agreement with and acceptance of these conduct guidelines at the beginning of each semester.