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STUDENT LIFE

The small student body at CCSP makes it possible for students to develop close friendship with each other and the
faculty. There is a family camaraderie, with everyone working toward the same purpose-becoming better prepared for
faithful service to Christ. Students work together in class and outside of class.

While academic standards are high and the work requirements are intensive, faculty members take a special interest in
helping each student to succeed. Every instructor is a Christian who wants to give help and encouragement to every
sincere student.

Daily chapel and other activities encourage spiritual growth. Students share a common faith and love for the Lord and
His church.

The student body includes people of various ages, educational backgrounds and experiences. Study demands are high,
including extensive reading, memory work, and writing. Students who lack skill in these areas will be helped to develop
them. These requirements help students to develop personal discipline habits for effective work as preachers. For
example, all students are given training in how to study and in how to do research.

Students should not enroll at CCSP with the expectation that the work will be easy. On the other hand, none should fail
to enroll for fear that the work will be beyond an average person's ability. The program calls for approximately twenty
four hours of work in class each week and approximately equal time of outside study. This intensive schedule through
two years helps students develop both their abilities and confidence.

Luke 2:52 records that Jesus "increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." At CCSP this is viewed
as the model for preacher training-development of the whole man. Accordingly, attention will be given to instruction,
personal counseling, social and recreational activities, and practical experience, attention is given to developing
personality, family attitudes, discipline, and interpersonal relationships.