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Student GuideSpiritual LifeThe
purpose of chapel is to affirm our corporate identity as part of the larger body
of Christ. Our times of corporate gathering are expressions of this identity.
We desire these gatherings to reflect the varied composition and needs of our
community of faith and academic pursuits. Specifically we seek chapel times
which are: Dean of the Chapel The Office of the Dean of the Chapel oversees the chapel services and works with a variety of groups providing worship, outreach, spiritual growth, mentoring and service opportunities. A campus wide intercessory prayer list is maintained by the Dean’s office. The Dean’s office also provides information on Houghton-sponsored mission trips. Chapel & Chapel AttendanceChapel meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00-11:40 a.m. The primary purpose of chapel is to bring the campus community together to focus on the word of God as revealed in Jesus Christ. Those participating in chapel include student groups, faculty, off-campus speakers and college musical groups. The chapel format is varied, often including music, personal testimony and biblical exposition. Students make a commitment to attend at least two-thirds of the chapels each semester as part of their community responsibility. All full-time students are required to attend 2/3 of all chapel services. The following are exempt: student teachers; full-time interns; students enrolled in off campus programs. Failure to meet chapel attendance requirements will result in the following consequences: Violation of one semester: The student will receive a written warning from the dean of student’s office. One semester’s deficiency will result in a higher attendance requirement for a subsequent semester. Violation of two semesters: The student will be placed on disciplinary probation (see item V in the Disciplinary Sanctions section of this handbook). Other restrictions may be applied as deemed appropriate by the Vice President for Student Life or his/her designee. Violation of three semesters or more: The student will be required to appear before the Judicial Committee in a disciplinary hearing and will be assigned appropriate consequences. This may result in the suspension or dismissal of the student from the college. Koinonia Koinonia is a student-led, informal praise gathering of college students who desire to encounter Jesus Christ through worship in song, scripture, prayer, and testimony. Guitars, keyboard, violin, bass, harmonica, and percussion for Scripture and spiritual songs and hymns are often used as aids to facilitate worship. Koinonia meets in the Wesley Chapel on Sunday evenings from approximately 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Students, faculty, staff, and community members make up the bulk of attendees, although the majority are students. For more information call the community church at (585) 567-2264. Christian Life Emphasis Week (CLEW) During the first full week of classes each semester, the college and Houghton Wesleyan Church bring in a speaker for morning chapel and for an hour each evening to focus on Scripture and emphasize the Lordship of Jesus Christ. CLEW is a time of strengthening and renewal as the student body, faculty, staff, and administration are drawn back to the purpose of Houghton College--to educate people for service in the kingdom of God. New Vision Week A week focused on missions; sponsored by Global Christian Fellowship (GCF). Spiritual Life Retreat A campus wide retreat is planned each year by the Dean of the Chapel’s Office and the Spiritual Life Committee. Student-Led Groups A wide array of student led Bible Study, Accountability and Covenant Discipleship groups meet in the residence halls and are coordinated by the Office of Residence Life and the Dean of the Chapel’s Office. For spiritual life groups see the Campus Clubs and Organization section under Student Programs. |
