1.10.2.10 : Freedom Of Purity

The University, guided by the historic church’s understanding of sexuality and marriage as interpreted through Scripture and tradition, believes that God created male and female in God’s own image; that the gift of sex is reserved for marriage between one man and one woman; and members of our community should therefore abstain from premarital, extra marital and same-sex sexual relationships.

We recognize that there are individuals who experience same-sex attraction, and/or self-identify as LGBTQ+ in our community. Regardless of one’s perspective or tradition, we encourage all community members to engage one another with civility and respect. In all issues of purity, we have a corporate responsibility to be God’s agents of transformation as we learn to live a Christian life that is wholesome and pure. We commit to all our students, to help them thrive and find fullness in Christ within the context of our Wesleyan tradition.

Greenville University expects its members to apply scriptural standards of discretion and discernment and to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. As individuals and as a community, we must uphold the ideal of purity when choosing whether to participate in an activity. Prudence tells us that environments and activities, which diminish one’s moral sensitivity should be avoided.

Compliance with day-to-day policies and procedures of the community is expected from all members. These routine items are listed in the Student Handbook and the Greenville University Catalog for students and the Employee Handbook for faculty, staff, and administrative staff.