As a Christian college committed to a Reformed theological perspective on all of life, Providence Christian College has some distinctive expectations of faculty and administrators. These include: 

1. All administrators and faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in the to The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms, 1789 revision) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible, which is the infallible, inerrant, and unchanging Word of God. The confessional stance of the college is shaped by the following clarifications; please inform the Academic Dean during the application process of any questions or exceptions on these points:
   1. The College recognizes the diversity of positions on creation described in the PCA Report of the Creation Study Committee as consistent with the Reformed confessions. Faculty whose positions on creation fall outside of those described, or who believe any of these positions are unacceptable for Christians, should make this known to the Academic Dean. The PCA report on creation is available at: http://www.pcahistory.org/creation/report.html.
   2. Subscription to the Reformed confessions includes the sections on the administration of baptism to infants (paedobaptism).
   3. As a non-denominational college, the college has not taken an official stance on the ordination of women.
   4. Subscription to the confessions requires membership in and faithful attendance at a church that is Reformed in theology and practice during employment at Providence. 

2. The College believes that, in keeping with its mission statement, its employees should evidence commitment, both professionally and personally, to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in education at all levels; consequently, the College requires that the minor, school-age children of its employees either be enrolled in Christian schools or be provided with a Christian home-schooled education. Elementary and high school scholarships may be provided if necessary to help meet this expectation.

3. The College upholds Christian ethical teachings, as defined in Scripture and the Reformed confessions. Specifically, faculty members are expected to support both professionally and personally the position that pre-marital, extra-marital, and same-sex sexual relations are sinful and therefore unacceptable within the College community. Candidates should inform the Academic Dean in cases of divorce; reasons other than marital unfaithfulness (Matthew 19:1-12) by one's spouse or abandonment by an unbelieving spouse (1 Corinthians 7:12-14) may be problematic, but will be evaluated on an individual basis. Applicants must inform the Academic Dean of any of the following: criminal convictions; charges of abuse, harassment, or molestation; and a history of addiction to alcohol, drugs, pornography, sex, gambling, or other such areas.

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