Summary of Non-Negative* Commission Actions:
February 6-10, 2016
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INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
Reaffirm Accredited Status – in light of the Commission’s judgment that the institution complies with ABHE’s
Comprehensive Integrated Standards, including documentation of the appropriateness, rigor, and achievement of its
stated student learning outcomes and all other Title IV eligibility requirements. The institution must be reviewed again
within ten years.
Crossroads Bible College, Indianapolis, IN, until 2025
Davis College, Johnson City, NY, until 2026
Grace Bible College, Wyoming, MI, until 2026
Nebraska Christian College, Papillion, NE, until 2026
Northpoint Bible College, Haverhill, MA, until 2026
Oak Hills Christian College, Bemidji, MN, until 2026
Pillar College, Newark, NJ, until 2026
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America, Santa Fe Springs, CA, until 2026
Providence University College, Otterburne, MB Canada, until 2026
Summit University, Clarks Summit, PA, until 2026
Theological University of the Caribbean, Trujillo Alto, PR, until 2026
Vanguard College, Edmonton, AB Canada, until 2026
Defer Reaffirmation/Continue Accreditation – in light of the Commission’s judgment that the institution
complies with ABHE’s Comprehensive Integrated Standards, including documentation of the appropriateness, rigor, and
achievement of its stated student learning outcomes and all other Title IV eligibility requirements, but action on
reaffirmation should be deferred for one year and a progress report submitted to the Commission for review before
reaffirmation for up to ten years is granted. The institution must be reviewed again in one year.
Rocky Mountain College, Calgary, AB Canada
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa, San Juan, PR
Grant Initial Accreditation – in light of the Commission’s judgment that the institution complies with ABHE’s
Comprehensive Integrated Standards, including documentation of the appropriateness, rigor, and achievement of its
stated student learning outcomes and all other Title IV eligibility requirements. The institution must be reviewed
again within five years.
Bethany Global University, Bloomington, MN, until 2021
Heartland Christian College, Newark, MO, until 2021
Valor Christian College, Canal Winchester, OH, until 2021
*Negative actions are reported via separate notification when final.
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Summary of Non-Negative Commission Actions: February 6-10, 2016 (continued)
Reinstate Accreditation – in light of the Commission’s judgment that the institution complies with ABHE’s
Comprehensive Integrated Standards, including documentation of the appropriateness, rigor, and achievement of its
stated student learning outcomes and all other Title IV eligibility requirements. The institution must be reviewed
again within five years.
Alberta Bible College, Calgary, AB Canada, until 2021
Grant Candidate Status (preaccredited status) – in light of the Commission’s judgment that the institution is
making adequate progress in complying with ABHE’s Comprehensive Integrated Standards, including documentation of
the appropriateness, rigor, and achievement of its stated student learning outcomes and all other Title IV eligibility
requirements, and shows promise of achieving Accreditation within a maximum of five years. The institution must be
reviewed again within five years.
Faith Bible College, Norfolk, VA, until 2021
Latin American Bible Institute, San Antonio, TX, until 2021
Grant Applicant Status – in light of the Commission’s judgment that the institution complies with ABHE’s
Conditions of Eligibility and shows promise of achieving Candidate status (pre-accredited status) within a maximum of
five years. The institution must be reviewed again within five years.
Berkeley Christian College and Seminary, Oakland, CA, until 2021
Bethany College, Baker, LA, until 2021
Hayfield University, Fullerton, CA, until 2021
Highlands College, Birmingham, AL, until 2021
Hudson Taylor University, Suwanee, GA, until 2021
St. Photios Orthodox Theological Seminary, Etna, CA, until 2021
PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION
Reaffirm Accredited Status – in light of the Commission’s judgment that the designated programs comply with
ABHE’s Programmatic Accreditation Standards, including documentation of the appropriateness, rigor, and achievement
of its stated student learning outcomes. The programs must be reviewed again within ten years.
Hope International University, Fullerton, CA, until 2026 for the following programs:
Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Church Ministry)
Bachelor of Arts (Children and Family Ministry)
Bachelor of Arts (Intercultural Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Worship Arts)
Bachelor of Arts (Youth and Family Ministry)
Bachelor of Science (Christian Ministries)
Master of Arts in Ministry
Master of Church Music
Master of Divinity
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Grant Programmatic Accreditation – in light of the Commission’s judgment that the designated programs comply
with ABHE’s Programmatic Accreditation Standards, including documentation of the appropriateness, rigor, and
achievement of its stated student learning outcomes. The programs must be reviewed again within ten years.
Bethesda University, Anaheim, CA, until 2026 for the following programs:
Bachelor of Arts in Religion (Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Religion (Pastoral Ministry)
Bachelor of Arts in Religion (Christian Education)
Bachelor of Arts in Religion (Missions)
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
Master of Divinity
Doctor of Ministry
Cairn University, Langhorne, PA, until 2026 for the following programs:
Bachelor of Science in Bible (Bible Ministries)
Bachelor of Science in Bible (Biblical Studies)
Bachelor of Science in Bible (Camping Ministries)
Bachelor of Science in Bible (Church Ministries Interdisciplinary)
Bachelor of Science in Bible (General Studies)
Bachelor of Science in Bible (Intercultural Studies)
Bachelor of Science in Bible (Pastoral Ministries)
Bachelor of Science (Youth and Family Ministry)
Master of Arts in Religion
Master of Divinity
Master of Theology
Johnson University, Knoxville, TN, until 2026 for the following programs:
Bible & Theology Major
Certificate in Christian Ministries
Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
Associate of Science in Biblical Studies
Associate of Science in Ministry Leadership
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Children’s Ministry
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Children’s Ministry (Preschool/Daycare Director)
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Care & Counseling
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Preaching & Church Leadership
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Preaching & Youth Ministry
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Strategic Ministry
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministry
Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministries
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Interpretation
Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Formation & Leadership
Master of Arts in New Testament (Preaching)
Master of Arts in New Testament (Research)
Master of Arts in New Testament (Spiritual Formation & Leadership)
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Master of Arts in New Testament (Customized)
Master of Strategic Ministry
SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE APPROVAL – Major institutional changes must be approved by the
Commission on Accreditation before implementation.
Initiate Programs at a Previously Approved Level
America Evangelical University (CA)
Doctor of Christian Counseling
International Reformed University and Seminary (CA)
Bachelor of Arts in Church Music
Master of Arts in Church Music
Master of Arts in Counseling
Multnomah University (OR)
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Pacific Bible College (OR)
Associate of Arts in Christian Liberal Arts
Pillar College (NJ)
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Southeastern Bible College (AL)
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Yellowstone Christian College (MT)
Associate of Science in Exercise Science
Associate of Arts in Business
Associate of Arts in Music and Worship
Initiate Programs at a New Level
Legacy Christian University (AL)
Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Family of Faith College (OK)
Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
Master of Arts in Evangelism and Discipleship
Master of Divinity
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Initiate an Additional Location (50% or more of a degree program)
Davis College (NY)
North Syracuse Baptist Church, 909 Butternut Street, Syracuse, NY 13208 (formerly an extension site)
Johnson University (TN)
Indian Creek Christian Church, 6430 S. Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259
Northpoint Bible College (MA)
South Attleboro Assembly of God, 1052 Newport Avenue, South Attleboro, MA 02703
Faith Assembly of God, 254 Spackenkill Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Ohio Christian University (OH)
Pre-Approval Waiver for Additional Locations Beyond Three
Rock Springs Church, 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner, GA 30257
Relocate Main Campus
Baptist University of the Americas (TX)
7838 Barlite Street, San Antonio, TX 78224
(formerly 8019 S. Pan Am Expressway, San Antonio, TX 78224)
Tyndale University College and Seminary (ON)
3377 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M2M 3S4 CANADA
(formerly 25 Ballyconnor Court, Toronto, ON M2M 4B3 CANADA)
Introduction of an Alternative Bible/Theology Studies Requirement
Ohio Christian University (OH)
Initiate an Adult Degree Completion Program
Emmaus College (IA)
Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership
VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL – Accredited, candidate, or applicant institutions that have properly notified the
Commission on Accreditation of their withdrawal.
Dominion Bible College, 8605 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224 – from Applicant status,
effective February 4, 2016.
Louisville Bible College, P.O. Box 91046, Louisville, KY 40291 – from Accredited status, effective
February 2, 2016. Approved teach-out plan on file.
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