<P> The university mandates that all students abide by their Community Covenant . The covenant bans sexual relationships outside of a marriage between a woman and a man, as well as behaviour such as hazing, verbal and physical harassment, dishonesty including plagiarism, theft or destruction of another's property, the use of illegal drugs, consuming alcohol on campus, or consuming pornography . A 2015 ruling in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that "discrimination inherent in the Community Covenant extends not only to (LGBT Q) persons, but also to women generally; to those persons of any gender who might prefer, for their own purposes, to live in a common law relationship rather than engage in the institution of marriage; and to those persons who have other religious beliefs...Despite some efforts by TWU to contend that the Community Covenant does not operate in a discriminatory fashion, it is self - evident that it does ." The court ruling noted that "failure to adhere to the conduct imposed by the Community Covenant, carries with it serious consequences ." The covenant mandates "at a minimum, suspension" for "sexual intimacy involving persons of the same sex ." </P> <P> Professors of the university sign a statement of faith annually . This policy has caused some controversy within academic circles, and was most recently covered in Maclean's . Professors come from varying faith backgrounds . As in line with the students, a mixture of Christian traditions are represented . Orthodox and Hebrew professors are also on staff . </P> <P> Approximately 80% of undergraduates enrolled self - identify as Christian . There are many Christian clubs, organizations, and ministries on campus . There is no compulsory participation in any religious liturgies . Students and clubs of other religious denominations are welcomed and supported . Nearly every resident hall has a Chaplain in residence . In the morning on every weekday there is Chapel, at which attendance is voluntary, and communion is offered each Friday . Within the university Core, students are required four terms of Religious Studies . One term is allotted to a Survey of the Old Testament, and one to a Survey of the New Testament . Another term must be a class in Religious and Cultural studies . </P> <P> Catholic Pacific College, formerly Redeemer Pacific College, is the university's constituent Catholic college . CPC's Glover Road Campus is adjacent to TWU . CPC is administered separately of the university, offers classes in Catholic studies and a liberal arts curriculum is taught by a Catholic faculty . Mass is also offered four times weekly . </P>

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