The Sabbath holds a special place on Southern’s campus. It is God’s time for people to meet with Him in an atmosphere free from non-spiritual distractions. To facilitate such an atmosphere, Southern gives primary attention to worship, rest, Christian fellowship, and service from Friday sundown until Saturday sundown. During these hours students are urged to refrain from secular activities, including secular entertainment, secular music, shopping, sports, school studies, work, and other similar activities.