The Student Handbook also describes the policy for appeals of disciplinary decisions. The compelling motive for good order and discipline at Bethel College flows from Christian convictions held by faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we recognize both the power and potential of life lived under the grace of Jesus Christ. Recognition of this fact is a challenge to students to be responsible and to strive for the highest standards of Christian conduct. They include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, honesty, forgiveness, humility, service to others, nondiscrimination and fairness.
Scripture condemns such sins of attitude as greed, jealously, pride, lust, and hatred.
Although these are more difficult to discern, they lie at the heart of the relationship between God and mankind and can lead to unacceptable behavior. Similarly, there are certain actions that are expressly prohibited in Scripture and that cannot be tolerated for members of the Bethel College community. Under no circumstances are the above to be used on or off campus, or at or in transit to or from any college-related activity. Because of the traditional evangelical Christian view that social dancing is not considered an acceptable activity, social dancing is not permitted on campus, nor will the college or affiliated organizations sponsor social dances. Likewise, one's dress should reflect modesty, cleanliness and simplicity.