There's more to college than admissions, exams, classes, collateral reading and studying. A student's life must include a lot more, spiritually, socially and intellectually. So, at Penn View we encourage healthy social activities and recreation, still keeping in mind that studying is the reason you're here!

Spiritual Life

A high premium is placed on the spiritual life of the student. At Penn View Bible Institute we are convinced that the kind of relationship with the Lord that truly meets human needs is realized neither automatically nor fortuitously. Therefore, the spiritual life must be cultivated. Earnest Christians have learned that the most effective way of doing this is by utilizing the means of grace¾ personal Bible study, prayer, and attendance at public worship. The prospective student should plan to institute, if he has not already done so, a time for daily devotions. Ideally, the time should be the same each day in order to promote a consistent Christian life. Many have found that the early morning, prior to beginning the day's activities, is the best.

Recognizing that student organizations add a dimension to the academic experience that no other phase of student life can duplicate or replace, students are encouraged to become involved in one or more of the following activities:

Unless one's personal spiritual life is channeled into outward witness and service, he will become stagnant. Inter-Serve provides an outlet for students to exercise their spiritual gifts. Students may participate in visitation, nursing home ministry, child evangelism, and cross-cultural ministries. The group sponsors the annual Missionary Convention. Mutual sharing provides encouragement, prayer support, and insights on difficulties encountered in their ministries.

The Penn View Student Council is a representative agency of the students in Grades 7 - 12 and the Bible Institute. The Council seeks to promote the interests of the students by:
1) Providing activities that will develop the students spiritually, mentally, and physically.
2) Inspiring loyalty to Penn View and the principles for which it stands.
3) Recommending to the school administration any action it deems wise, either as corrective or promotional for the students as individuals or as a group.

Student Handbook — The student handbook contains information which pertains to academic, social and spiritual life at Penn View Bible Institute. A copy of this booklet is sent to an applicant upon his or her acceptance.

Yearbook — The Pennorama is a student publication developed under the guidance of a faculty sponsor to reflect the various phases of campus life and activities. The yearbook is distributed in the fall and represents the previous academic year. Anyone who desires to purchase a copy may contact the yearbook advisor at Yearbookpvbi.edu.

Chapel Choir - The Chapel Choir is composed of members selected by the music faculty through audition. The Chapel Choir travels throughout the year in school representation. In addition, the Choir tours at Christmas and Easter. Anyone anticipating membership in the Chapel Choir should be prepared to participate in all the scheduled activities.

Praise Singers, Heritage, Majesty, and Proclaim - These groups perform during the school year at functions both on and off campus. They also travel during the summer in school representation. Members are selected by the music faculty through audition.

Vocal Ensembles - In addition to the official representative groups, other small singing groups are organized from time to time on the basis of demand and availability of students. Participation in one of these groups may provide experience for participation in one of the official representative groups.

Instrumental Ensemble - The Instrumental Ensemble (usually brass instruments) is elected from the band, and performs at both on-and-off-campus activities.

Concert Band - A combination of musicians from various majors, the concert band performs at the major school functions and concerts as well as in area churches. The members are accepted at the discretion of the band director. The repertoire is designed as a learning experience for the performers as well as the appreciation of the audience.

Payment of the health fee provides limited health care by the Penn View staff nurse. The nurse is available during regular school hours, and, if needed, in the evening. Appointments with an area physician may be arranged through the nurse's office if desired. Transportation to a medical facility in case of emergency arising from accident or acute illness, is also provided.

To assist in the development of sound Christian character in each of our students, all administrative officers as well as faculty members are available for advice and counsel related to spiritual, social, or academic needs.

In order for any organization to survive, not to mention functioning efficiently, it is necessary to establish certain regulations and rules. Some of these may be in the form of a restatement of Scriptural principles of conduct, while others may simply be rules that make no claim to a Biblical origin. The important thing to recognize is that in an organization, including a Christian educational institution, both are necessary. To attempt to operate a Bible institute without regulations would be similar to playing a game without rules¾ with its inevitable result¾ chaos. Not only do rules increase organizational efficiency, but they also make it possible for each individual to exercise a maximum freedom of activity without infringing upon another's liberty. It is necessary, therefore, that students who desire to study at Penn View Bible Institute come prepared to place themselves in subjection to administrative authority and institute regulations. Every attempt is made to minimize the number of rules, and legislate only where necessary to the efficient operation of the institution.

The ultimate goal of externally imposed discipline is the development of the ability to regulate one's own life¾ self-discipline. If the student is able to develop self-discipline, he or she will be well along on the road to effective Christian service. "He who ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city." (Proverbs 16:32b) The student should become familiar with the Student Handbook, which sets forth the rules for students of Penn View Bible Institute.