5:3; Col. 3:5-6). Wyoming Catholic College has qualified for the Worst List because of their demonstrated history of anti-LGBTQ+ language and because they refuseto uphold any part of Title IX reporting requirements and reject federal funding in order to do so. Religious Affiliation: PresbyterianDenomination: Presbyterian Church of America. 4:3-8; Heb. Baylor University has qualified for the Worst List because it has a past and recent history of anti-LGBTQ discrimination and is cited as one of the campuses in the class action lawsuit Hunter v. the U.S. Department of Education for abuses to LGBTQ+ students over the years. Scripture specifically prohibits stealing, violence, harassment (all forms), outbursts of anger, threats, lying, cheating, stealing, profane language, and occult practices. Harding University holds to the biblical principle that God instituted marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman and that gender identity is given by God and revealed in ones birth sex. of Education requests further information regarding exemption request, IWU provides further information regarding exemption request, Lancaster Bible College named among 'absolute worst' campuses for LGBT students, Lee University removes gender identity from campus anti-discrimination policy, denying tuition discounts to same-sex and trans spouses of military personnel, Gay Rights Activists Arrested at Liberty University, Liberty to allow gay group to visit campus, 10 Things You Should Know About the Rabidly Anti-LGBT Liberty Counsel, Liberty University Denies Tuition Discounts to LGBT Military Spouses, Donald Trump picks up a key evangelical endorsement, Liberty University deletes section on gays from psychology textbook, Campus Pride releases Shame List of worst colleges for LGBT students, Liberty University students issue scathing criticism of Trump and school president, Campus Pride denounces President of Liberty University Jerry Falwell, Jr, Trump Taps LGBT Foe Jerry Falwell to Head Education Task Force, Donald Trump Giving Commencement Speech At University That Bans LGBT Students, Former college athlete on surviving conversion therapy and gay exorcism, Liberty employees sign Nashville Statement, Falwells son, current Liberty President Falwell Jr., has been less vocal on the subject of LGBTQ relationships than his father, although members of the school's LGBTQ community staged a protest on campus in 2019 when Falwell made commentsthey decried as transphobic. Their unnatural sexual behavior is a sin against God, who established the order of sexuality (Romans 1:27). Title IX also provides for a specific exemption for religious schools if they believe the law requires them to violate their religious beliefs. 5:19-21; Rom. Covenant Collegehas qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX, allowing the college to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity while still receiving federal funds. ", UMHB will be guided by the understanding that human sexuality is a gift from the creator God and that the purpose of this gift includes the procreation of human life and the uniting and strengthening of the marital bond in self-giving love. Issues requiring the attention of the student life committee are based on but not limited to the following infractions: iii. The written request seeks Uurance ofSDA ass 6:910, 1 Cor. 19:312, Eph. Religious Affiliation: EvangelicalDenomination: Christian and Missionary Alliance. gender identity.7 Senators call for a public database of schools that have successfully petitioned the DOE to be exempt from Title IX's nondiscrimination requirements.8 April: DOE publishes database of exemptions.9 May: The DOE formally clarifies that Title IX protects transgender students from discrimination.10 The Department of Education released the names of educational institutions that are exempt from the parts of Title IX that go against their religious beliefs. Any form of sexual immorality-including but not limited to pre-marital sex, cohabitation, homosexual behavior, and the use of pornography-is prohibited. Campus censors LGBTQ publication distributed on campus as violation of university policy. Gutenberg Collegehas qualified for the Worst List because it refuses to uphold any part of Title IX reporting requirements and reportedly has chosennot to receive federal monies in order to do so. Admission or detection of homosexual practices or advocacy by a student will result in dismissal from the College. Vanguard Universityhas qualified for the Worst List because it workedto dismantle SB 1146, a California bill designed to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination at their Christian college or university. of Education requests further information regarding exemption request, March 2007 Equality Riders Arrested at Oklahoma Baptist University; Administration Reneges on Last Years Promise to Protect LGBT Students, May 2016 Birthing a Bison: Building Student Power in Hostile Environments, "Upon employment, all administrators, faculty and staff are asked to sign a copy of the, "With this belief as our focus, we agree to uphold the following principles: To avoid certain practices, including, but not limited to, fornication, sexual promiscuity, adultery, pornography, any form of sexual misconduct and homosexual acts. They include, but are not limited to, the following: Premarital, extramarital, homosexual, or other immoral sexual behavior. Therefore, practices that are wrong according to Biblical standards provide a framework for student behavior and are not acceptable for students enrolled at Southwestern Christian University. 5:28) is sinful and offensive to God. Houston BaptistUniversityhas qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX in order todiscriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. Maranatha Baptist University has qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX in order to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. The university no longer exists and closed in 2017. We believe in the sanctity of life of all human persons, including the unborn, ailing, and aging. Therefore, Spring Arbor University will not support persistent or conspicuous expressions or actions that are deliberately discordant with birth gender and will address such matters within the appropriate pastoral and accountability processes of the university. Bluefield University has qualified for the Worst List because it has a past and recent history of anti-LGBTQ discrimination and specifically advocated as part of a 2019 amicus briefinBostock v. Clayton Countyto allow employment discrimination at religious institutions because an employee is gay or transgender. 1:2629; 1 Cor. However, the OCR has stepped up its . Gods standard is toward progressive purity and holiness, with both the desires of the heart and the actions of the body. But you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God (1 Cor. We do not condone sexual relations before marriage, outside of marriage, or homosexual practices. St. Gregorys Universityhas qualified for the Worst List because itholds an exemption to Title IX, allowing the college to discriminate against its students on the basis of gender identity while still receiving federal funds. The university also. We believe God created humanity, male and female, reflecting the image and likeness of God. In keeping with Northwest Universitys mission and its commitment to evangelical Christianity, the. We believe that God created both male and female, and that He designed gender distinctions between men and women, including the Biblically-defined and distinctive roles of husband and wife. Mississippi College has qualified for the Worst List because itholds an exemption to Title IX, allowing the college to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. for being gay, Read the letter Christian school William Jessup Univ. Will The Very Anti-Gay, Mormon-Owned Brigham Young University Be Allowed to Join The Big 12 Conference? Religious Affiliation: EvangelicalDenomination: Christian Missionary Church. It runs contrary to the divine plan, purpose, and will of God who created us in His image (Genesis 1:27) and redeemed us so that this image, marred because of sin, might be renewed (Colossians 3:10). Southern Virginia University has qualified for the Worst List because it has a past and recent history of anti-LGBTQ discrimination and specifically advocated as part of a 2019 amicus brief in Bostock v. Clayton County to allow employment discrimination at religious institutions because an employee is gay or transgender. ", "These purposes are to be achieved through heterosexual relationships within marriage. (Genesis 1:26-28, 31, 2:23-24; Matthew 19:4-6)", "We believe that any relationships or activities involving homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, transgenderism, pedophilia, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery, or pornography are sinful perversions of Gods gift of sex. Using the Bible and BGCT affirmed documents as the foundation for institutional policies and practices, HPU affirms fidelity in marriage, purity/ celibacy in singleness, marriage as a union between a man and a woman, and Gods creation of male and female through biological gender assignments. Dallas Baptist University has qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX in order to discriminate against its students on the basis ofsexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. ", Responding to Homosexuality: Culture of Care versus Culture of Cure, 25 faith-based schools named in LGBTQ discrimination case against Department of Education. ", There's no such thing as 'gay marriage,' says John Piper: 'It's dishonorable and shameful', YouTube restores John Pipers Coronavirus and Christ audiobook after violation ban. Note: Under current United States law, legal marriage includes same sex marriage. We first battled over LGBT and religious rights. While we acknowledge there may be confusion and brokenness for some individuals in this area, we do not affirm or support transgender identity or expression. We believe that God created the human race male and female and that all conduct with the intent to adopt a gender identity other than ones birth gender is also contrary to Gods creative order and express will (Gen. 1:27; Deut. Members of the student body are expected to behave in a manner consistent with the Colleges desire to provide an authentically Christian environment. Each persons biological sex has been sovereignly appointed by God and is an irreversible aspect of his or her nature. For one-year per K-12 School or District. Brigham Young University has qualified for the Worst List because it has an established and well-documented history of anti-LGBTQ discrimination that endangers victims of sexual assault and has resulted in a call for it to not be included as a Big 12 school. ", "Because we honor biblical marriage between one man and one woman, we commit to biblical standards of purity and sexual expression. Why are they teaching this? I will not be united in marriage other than the marriage between one man and one woman., We believe that premarital sex, extramarital sex, bisexual acts, same-sex marriage, and homosexual acts violate clear biblical teaching on sexual purity. We further believe that God established an individuals gender at birth. Christendom Collegehas also qualified for the Worst List because it refuses to uphold any part of Title IX reporting requirements and reportedly has chosen not to receive federal monies in order to do so. Being an Openly Gay Student at Yeshiva University, Former Student Leaders Detail Past Efforts for LGBTQ Inclusion. Hillsdale College has qualified for the Worst List because they have a demonstrated history of anti-LGBTQ+ language and reject federal funding in order to be exempt from Title IX. The Masters Universityhas also qualified for the Worst List because itworkedto dismantleSB 1146, a California bill designed to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination at their Christian college or university. He was hired to teach at Olivet Nazarene University. 6:9-10, 15-20; I Tim. "We believe that any form of adultery, fornication, homosexuality, lesbianism, pedophilia, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, and pornography are sinful perversions of Gods gift of sex and design for mankind", The College has always understood morally responsible sexual acts to be those occurring in marriage and between the sexes. 5:19-21; Eph. "We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. "In light of this, we do not support or affirm: marriage of any kind other than marriage between one man and one woman; sexual relations of any kind outside the confines of marriage between one man and one woman; resolution or attempted resolution of tension between ones biological birth sex and ones expression of gender by the adoption of a psychological identity discordant with ones biological birth sex; changes or attempts to change ones given biological birth sex via medical intervention in favor of the identity of the opposite sex or of an indeterminate identity. Practices, which are specifically forbidden in Scripture, will not be condoned, such as dishonesty, theft, pre-marital sex, abortion, adultery, homosexual behavior, and use of pornography, profanity, gossip, racism, and infringement upon the rights of others10. During the four years of the Trump Administration, the Department of Education implemented changes to the Title IX rule that placed students at greater risk of experiencing sex discrimination from institutions claiming religious exemptions, and with less transparency. ", "We believe that sexual activity outside of a marriage between one man and one woman is sin. ", "Students are not allowed to maintain same-sex romantic relationships. We believe that God created mankind as two distinct sexes: male and female, and that each person affirms Gods infinite wisdom by living in alignment with their birth sex. Any advocacy, expressions of sentiment or practices otherwise are out of harmony with the religious convictions of SAGU. ", Belmont Abbey College Misrepresents Church Teaching to Discriminate Against Trans Students, LGBT group: Shame on Belmont Abbey College, Eight Carolinas colleges included on Shame List for LGBT discrimination, Being true to yourself: Alums reflect on sexuality in college life, coping and finding a niche, Bethel College granted waiver from protections for GLBT students, employees, Recent graduate claims LGBTQ discrimination and states he lost his on-campus job because he is gay, What Its Like to Be Gay at a Christian CollegeWhere Its a Reportable Offense, Student Handbook in sharing disciplinary standards of conduct states that: "Scripture specifically forbids drunkenness, adultery, and fornication (defined as cohabitation and/or premarital sexual relations of both a heterosexual and/or a homosexual nature). Free Mandated Reporter training module. Sterling College has qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX, allowing the college to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. ", "Choice of clothing is to be consistent with the students assigned sex at birth.". Members of its staff have also signed onto the Nashville Statement condemning LGBTQ people and using religion-based bigotry to perpetuate stereotypes and harm toward LGBTQ youth. Religious Affiliation: Roman CatholicDenomination: Catholicism. CompassCollege of Cinematic Arts has qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX in order to discriminate against its students on the basis ofsexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. Oak Hills ChristianCollegehas qualified for the Worst List because itholds an exemption to Title IXin order todiscriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. "A faithful interpretation of Scripture affirms the principle that sexual purity honors God and that all forms of sexual intimacy that occur outside the covenant of heterosexual marriage are sinful distortions of the holiness and beauty for which God intended. ", We believe that marriage was divinely ordained to be the lifelong and exclusive union of one man and one woman, and we affirm that the Scriptures prohibit all sexual intimacy outside of this Biblical, marital relationship. Also reference the Assemblies of God Position Papers on Divorce and Remarriage and Homosexuality, Marriage, and Sexual Identity at ag.org/Beliefs/Position-Papers. ", North Georgia pastor responds to Asbury Seminary president: An UnTenable Argument, BGU students are committed to live by the biblical standard of sexual purity ordained by God and affirmed by Jesus Christ, which excludes all sexual activity outside of the marriage covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5; Ephesians 5:31; Hebrews 13:4). Northwest University affirms that Biblical morality limits the practice and expression of sexuality to those who have entered the covenant of marriage between a man and woman unmarried students are called to live within that sexual ethic. The Stripe Card field cannot work when the Payment Collection Method is set to Stripe Payment Form (Stripe Checkout). Gordon College has qualified for theWorst List because it has a long and well-documented history of anti-LGBTQ discrimination, including the administrations retaliation against a professor who criticized the schools ban on hiring sexually active LGBTQ people; and college president Michael Lindsays request fora religious exemption to President Barack Obamas non-discrimination executive order to protect LGBTQ students under Title IX. 19:4-5). Union Universityhas qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX, allowing the college to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. ", "What will disqualify a potential or existing student/employee who is struggling with gender identity is not the presence of the struggle itself, but the lack of willingness to be faithful to God in that struggle as evidenced by a lack of consistent awareness, humility, teachableness, accountability and openness to others in the transformation process towards Christlikeness. This includes, but is not limited to, homosexual activities, fornication, adultery, pornography, and so forth which are immoral behavior and are not permitted. ", Louisiana College quits CCCU over LGBT policy, Louisiana College leaves CCCU over support for 'Fairness for All' LGBT compromise. Columbia International University, previously called The Southern Bible Institute and Columbia Bible College & Columbia Biblical Seminary, has qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX, allowing the college to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status while still receiving federal funds. EBIC believes God has reserved the most intimate of sexual relationships for the marriage union between a man and a woman. University of Dallas has qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX, allowing the college to discriminate against its students onthe basis of gender identity while still receiving federal funds. Williams Baptist University (former Williams Baptist College and Southern Baptist College) has qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX, allowing the college to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. Washington state allows same-sex marriage: Where does IWU fall? Ohio ChristianUniversityhas qualified for the Worst List because itholds an exemption to Title IXin order to discriminate against its students on the basis of gender identity while still receiving federal funds. Neither may students engage in behavior suggesting a romantic relationship with a person of the same sex. 1:25-27; NAS). 30026 (codified in 34 C.F.R. Religious Affiliation: PresbyterianDenomination: Reformed Presbyterian. "Therefore, RBTC will not allow any type of physical or sexual activity/behavior other than what the Bible states is permitted for a husband and wife who are legally married. It is important to understand, however, that this position does not prohibit someone who identifies with the LGBTQ community from enrolling here. Therefore, behavior inconsistent with these Biblical standards contradicts the values of our covenant community and is prohibited even when consensual.". Any student struggling with same-sex attraction is encouraged to seek counseling at the Student Counseling center. Sex as an expression of love and a means of pleasure is meant to be enjoyed and reserved for marriage between a man and a woman.". IWU has an anti-gay problem; boosting Gov. ", "We teach that homosexuality, in particular, is subject to Gods wrath of abandonment, is a matter of choice and not inherited status, and epitomizes mans ungrateful rebellion against God (Rom. Abilene Christian University posts convoluted resolution about conflicting Christian values, seemingly to appease individuals and improve public perception, without expressing any responsibility for safety nor commitment to further inclusive campus efforts for LGBTQ people. Because of the serious consequences unrepentant sexual sin can have on ministry, faculty, students and staff members who disagree with this policy or who do not conform their conduct to it are expected to resign their relationship with STS or they will be dismissed. For application of this provision to a specific institution . ", (including adultery, any homosexual behavior, premarital sex), Students who disobey these University rules are subject to automatic suspension., I will not engage in or attempt to engage in any illicit, unscriptural sexual acts, which include any homosexual activity and sexual intercourse with one who is not my spouse. Students may not engage in romanticized same-sex relationships or be engaged in any sexual relationships. These two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God. Apparently the effort isnt gaining a lot of traction with other students and may be losing momentum. (Ps. Sex is a wonderful, Godgiven gift explicitly intended for the marital relationship between a biological male and female (1 Corinthians 7:2-5) and gender follows biology, Sexual immorality, including fornication, adultery, and homosexual behavior, is prohibited in Scripture (, Romans 1:2628; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8; Matthew 5:28) because our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:1320), and that , PBA expects that their students, faculty, and staff will neither engage in nor promote views of sexuality or gender expression that contradicts biblical standards (Romans 1:2127; 1 Corinthians 6:910; Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31), Human sexuality is a great blessing created by God to be enjoyed within the context of a monogamous marriage between a man and a woman, ; any sexual conduct outside the parameters of marriage is sin., The practice of homosexual conduct or other extra-marital sexual relations is inconsistent with our faith position, Since any sexual conduct outside the parameters of the faithful marriage of a man and a woman is sin, any government which creates legal structures to encourage or condone inappropriate sexual activity or lust, heterosexual or homosexual, or which creates special legal rights and protections based on sexual conduct, is acting immorally and without authority. By contrast, followers of Jesus Christ will repent and flee from sinful attitudes or actions such as: Sexual sins: immorality, lust, adultery, homosexuality, immodesty, orgies, pornography, sexual violence (Leviticus 18, Colossians 3:5, Romans 1:24-27). Religious Affiliation: EvangelicalDenomination: Christ-Centered. Asbury Theological Seminaryhas qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX in order to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. of Education under the Obama Administration requesting additional information prior to receiving a Title IX exemption, as the letter states:Primarily, the written "request'' for exemption from an institution is a request for assurance from OCR of exemptions to certain sections of the regulation. Clarks Summit University has qualified for the Worst List because ithas a documented history as well as a 2018 public act of anti-LGBTQ discrimination not allowing a former student to re-enroll into the university because he is gay. Yeshiva University asks Supreme Court to let it block LGBTQ student club, Zaytuna College PresidentSigns LetterAgainst SB 1146, January 2021 - Andrews University purports inclusion in, 2021 - Appalachian Bible College "forbids homosexuality" and sets dangerous, unsafe anti-LGBTQ policies and procedures in rules handbook titled, October 2012 - LGBT on a Christian Campus. EvangelUniversityhas qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX in order todiscriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. The same standard applies to all administration, faculty, staff, and students. Religious Affiliation: EvangelicalDenomination: Christian. The school also made Campus Prides worst list for LGBTQ youth as recently as 2017, and Libertys code of conduct known as the Liberty Way stillexplicitly forbidssexual relations "outside of a biblically-ordained marriage between a natural-born man and a natural-born woman.. "EBIC believes that human sexuality is a gift of God. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminaryhas qualified for the Worst List because it holds an exemption to Title IX, allowing the college to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion while still receiving federal funds. Oklahoma ChristianUniversity has qualified for the Worst List because itholds an exemption to Title IX, allowing the college to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity while still receiving federal funds. Faith International University and Seminary has qualified for the Worst List because members of its staff signed onto the Nashville Statement condemning LGBTQ people and using religion-based bigotry to perpetuate stereotypes and harm toward LGBTQ youth.
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