FAQs

• Is chapel attendance a requirement at MNU?
• How many points do I need to fulfill my chapel requirements each semester?
• How many chapel points are offered each semester?
• Do I still have to scan in and out of chapels?
• How will the chapel schedule change?
• Do all chapels have the same point value?
• Are faculty and staff allowed to attend chapel?
• Will staff have to make up time for work missed during chapel?
• Can I still petition for a wavior that exempts me from chapel?
• What happens if I goof up and don’t get my forty points?
• How do I know if I qualify for a reduction in points?
  

Q. Is chapel attendance a requirement at MNU?

A. Yes, all full-time students (12 hours or more) are required to attend chapel.

Q. How many points do I need to fulfill my chapel requirements each semester?

A. Forty (40)

Q. How many chapel points are offered each semester?

A. eighty (80)

Q. Do I still have to scan in and out of chapels?

A. Yes. This system allows you to also check your total points online.

Q. How will the chapel schedule change?

A. Tuesday (9:30-10:30) will be “Community Chapel” in College Church.

7:30 AM in Weatherby chapel, will be “Morning Prayers” , this chapel will be very participatory in nature and will not feature a sermon. It will be a contemplative, liturgical service, which will include the reading of the morning prayers, scriptures, hymns, and communication.

9:00 PM at Downhaus (in College Church) we will be joining Pastor J.P. VanDalsem for the Kairos worship service.  This chapel will include worship in song, reading of scripture, a brief sermon and a chance for discussion.

Thursdays (9:30-10:30) will be “Student-led Chapel” in Bell Cultural Events Center. Planned and led by students for students.

Q. Do all chapels have the same point value?

A. No. All chapels in College Church (CC): Tuesdays and Wednesday of Spiritual Deepening Week and three Friday chapels: Scout, Homecoming and Max, are worth two (2) points each. All chapels in Bell Cultural Events Center (CEC) and evening alternatives are worth one (1) point each.

Click here to view Chapel points by the day.

Q. Are faculty and staff allowed to attend chapel?

A. Yes, All faculty and staff may attend chapel.

Q. Will staff have to make up time for work missed during chapel?

A. Absolutely not. Employees will work out details with supervisors.

Q. Can I still petition for a wavior that exempts me from chapel?

A. Please read - download PDF.

Q. What happens if I goof up and don’t get my forty points?

A. Fines will be assessed as follows: 39 pts = $50.

Ten dollars will be fined for each additional missed chapel.

Further disciplinary action may be taken which may include suspension or dismissal for students who have extensive disciplinary history. Fines are to be paid in the Cashiers office. Payment of a fine does not erase or reset previous absences.

All points must be earned within the 65 point system. Make-up chapel assignments will no longer be offered.

Q. How do I know if I qualify for a reduction in points?

A. To see if you qualify for reduction in points, please download and read this PDF.