Student Handbook - Providence College and Theological Seminary
Student Handbook - Providence College and Theological Seminary
Student Handbook - Providence College and Theological Seminary
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Level 5: Expulsion — a permanent suspension of the student from <strong>Providence</strong>.<br />
Accountability Action Precedent: Although each situation is considered on<br />
an individual basis, repeated violations of the Covenant of Community Life <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Student</strong> <strong>H<strong>and</strong>book</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards are taken into consideration when consequences<br />
for chosen behaviors are determined. As well, because <strong>Providence</strong> values<br />
community, the welfare of the community will be balanced against the rights<br />
of the individual as the restitution process is entered into <strong>and</strong> accountability<br />
decisions are made.<br />
Accountability action decisions may be appealed by the student in writing to the<br />
President, or his/her designate, of <strong>Providence</strong> University <strong>College</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Theological</strong><br />
<strong>Seminary</strong> within 96 hours of being informed of the decision.<br />
Spiritual Life: Formative Spirituality<br />
At <strong>Providence</strong>, we care deeply about the spiritual development <strong>and</strong> faith<br />
formation of our community. Because you are a member of the <strong>Providence</strong><br />
community, we assume that you also care about your spiritual life. The term<br />
“formative spirituality” refers to how our spiritual lives are shaped <strong>and</strong> how our<br />
faith is lived out in our lives. We are spiritually formed in all sorts of ways <strong>and</strong> at<br />
<strong>Providence</strong> we seek to provide various avenues for the integration of our faith<br />
with course work, critical thought, community living, <strong>and</strong> the wider world.<br />
Formative Spirituality: Our Values<br />
Foundation<br />
The truth that God exists <strong>and</strong> is revealed in the Bible is the basis of all of our<br />
pursuits. More specifically, the incarnational reality of Jesus – God who became<br />
a human <strong>and</strong> lived on this earth – forms the foundation upon which we build<br />
our lives. A strong foundation of faith in the Trinity, Father, Son <strong>and</strong> Spirit, <strong>and</strong><br />
a commitment to community is essential in becoming people of God who make<br />
meaningful contributions to their communities <strong>and</strong> the wider world.<br />
Integration<br />
Our spiritual life is not lived separately from our “real life”. Spiritual growth<br />
happens in church <strong>and</strong> Bible study, but it also happens in class, in seemingly<br />
casual conversations, in rehearsals, <strong>and</strong> on road trips. This sometimes means<br />
that spiritual growth can seem uncontained, but we believe that there is beauty<br />
in what is sometimes called messy spirituality. In fact, we believe that real life is<br />
spiritual life, <strong>and</strong> vice versa <strong>and</strong> so we see the integration of faith <strong>and</strong> learning as<br />
essential for a <strong>Providence</strong> student.<br />
Participation<br />
We all contribute to the life <strong>and</strong> growth of our community. We want to encourage<br />
all members of the <strong>Providence</strong> community to be involved in each other’s lives.<br />
It is our commitment to creating a community that supports <strong>and</strong> encourages<br />
one another which shapes all of our programmes. You are expected to take part<br />
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