Chapel Program

Chapel Program

Faulkner University has conducted daily chapel services on the Montgomery campus since it was established in 1942. The Chapel programs allow an organized daily devotion for worshipping God and fellowshipping with Christians. The Chapel programs are designed to complement the curricular and co-curricular goals of Faulkner. The Chapel programs foster the development of the whole person and provide students Biblical, inspirational, educational, informative, and/or entertaining materials. As an integral part of the Faulkner Experience, Chapel is frequently mentioned by alumni as one of the fondest memories of Faulkner.

Each Chapel consists of a period of worship usually consisting of Scripture reading(s), corporate prayer(s), corporate singing and a devotional presentation. The period of worship creates a reverent atmosphere for praising God and examining His Word. To facilitate the curricular and co-curricular goals of Faulkner some Chapel will also consist of special presentations that are inspirational, educational, informative, and/or entertaining. Each Chapel also consists of announcements relevant to students.

The Chapel program is held at 10:00 AM during the week on the Montgomery campus (Monday through Thursday). Chapel attendance is required of all full-time students attending day class, all residential students, faculty and staff on the Montgomery campus. Chapel is open to all students, faculty, staff, friends, family members and other visitors who wish to worship. Chapel is a period of worship and all attendees are expected to conduct themselves in a reverent manner. The University has established the following rules to promote a reverent Chapel atmosphere:

  • Students are responsible for presenting their ID for scanning and attendance verification.
  • The use of electronic devices such as computers, PDAs, cell phones, calculators, or music players is prohibited during Chapel. Exceptions may be requested for documented medical conditions.
  • Students will be subject to immediate removal from Chapel for discourteous, ill-mannered or irreverent behavior.
  • Students will be subject disciplinary proceedings for discourteous, ill-mannered or irreverent behavior during Chapel.
  • Male students must remove headwear when entering chapel or a classroom. Exceptions may be requested for documented medical conditions. Students will be subject disciplinary proceedings for failure to remove headwear.
  • The consumption of food or drink is not allowed during Chapel. Students should refrain from bringing food or drink into Chapel.

Student should consult the Chapel Policy below for more details. Students interested in volunteering to assist with Chapel planning, organization, or service should contact the Chapel Coordinator. Biblical Studies majors interested in volunteering may also contact the Dean of Biblical Studies.

Chapel Policy

Chapel Leadership

  • Males that serve in a leadership in the Chapel worship assembly are expected to give serious thought to their assigned task. Proper, neat attire and conduct is requested as you stand before our Lord, and lead the services. Ephesians 3:20-21
  • Students leading an educational, informational, inspirational, or entertaining presentation during the Chapel period are to wear appropriate attire and conduct themselves appropriately

Chapel Attendance Requirements

  • Residential students on the Montgomery campus must attend Chapel every day regardless of their class schedules.
  • Non-residential students on the Montgomery campus must attend Chapel on days they have class immediately before Chapel.
  • Students are responsible for presenting their ID for scanning and attendance verification.
  • Every 3 tardies (after Chapel worship begins) will be assigned one absence. Students who are more than 10 minutes tardy will be counted absent.
  • If a student leaves chapel prior to its conclusion without proper approval from the Dean of Students office, the student will be assessed two absences.
  • Only students on an approved University-sponsored event and whose name appears on the list submitted by the event Sponsor(s) may have Chapel attendance waived for the event.
  • Chapel attendance records will weigh heavily in considering student’s housing arrangement, student awards, and club awards.
  • Excessive absences will result in discipline as indicated under “Disciplinary Actions”.

Chapel Absences
Students are allowed a finite number of Chapel absences based on the number of required Chapels per week. The allowed absence schedule is as follows:

  • Students scheduled for chapel 4 days a week are allowed 10 such absences per semester.
  • Students scheduled for chapel 3 days a week are allowed 8 such absences per semester.
  • Students scheduled for chapel 2 days a week are allowed 5 such absences per semester.

The number of absences allowed should be sufficient to accommodate absences during a semester due to illness, doctor appointments, family emergencies or other personal reasons. Students are encouraged to use their allowed absences with discretion. Students may email the Dean of Students office to request an absence total. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of their number of absences. Students may not challenge records of chapel absences more than one week after posting.

Excessive Absences-Disciplinary Actions
Absences beyond the allowable absence limit will be treated as follows:

  • First absence over limit-$75 fine: The student is notified by email from the Dean of Students office, and the student’s account will be placed on hold.
  • Second absence over limit-Sanctions levied against student: Possible forfeit of institutional scholarships; Restrictions on club activities, intramurals, intercollegiate sports, school sponsored trips, etc., chapel probation.
  • Sixth absence over limit: Student subject to dismissal from the University.
  • If a student is placed on chapel probation in any given semester, and has excessive absences the following semester, they are subject to dismissal from the University.

Chapel Conduct
Chapel is to be a reverent environment for the worship and praise of God. Students are to adhere to the following conduct regulations in Chapel:

  • The use of electronic devices such as computers, PDAs, cell phones, calculators, or music players is prohibited during Chapel. Exceptions may be requested for documented medical conditions.
  • Students will be subject to immediate removal from Chapel for discourteous, ill-mannered or irreverent behavior.
  • Students will be subject disciplinary proceedings for discourteous, ill-mannered or irreverent behavior during Chapel.
  • Male students must remove headwear when entering chapel or a classroom. Exceptions may be requested for documented medical conditions. Students will be subject disciplinary proceedings for failure to remove headwear.
  • The consumption of food or drink is not allowed during Chapel. Students should refrain from bringing food or drink into Chapel.