Credentials
Accreditations
Agreements
Approvals
Awards
Accreditation
Calvary University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of the Association of Biblical Higher Education. Calvary has a rating of IV-AG in the publication Transfer Credit Practices.
Association for Biblical Higher Education
Calvary University is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels.
5850 T G Lee Blvd, Suite 130
Orlando FL 32822
407-207-0808
info@abhe.org
Higher Learning Commission
Calvary University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
230 S LaSalle St, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1413
(800) 621-7440
FAX at 312-263-7462
inquiry@hlcommission.org
www.hlcommission.org
- Read more about Calvary University’s affiliation status.
- Complaints: http://www.hlcommission.org/HLC-Institutions/complaints.html
- Documents pertaining to the college’s accreditation may be reviewed in the Office of the President.
Approvals
THE STATE OF MISSOURI
Calvary University is authorized by the State of Missouri to offer degrees commensurate with its programs of training.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Calvary University is listed in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs published by the United States Department of Education.
TITLE IV
Calvary University is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in all Title IV Student Assistance Programs.
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Calvary University’s elementary education, secondary education (social studies emphasis), and music education programs are approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Candidates who graduate from these programs can be recommended for state certification and licensure.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
Calvary University is approved by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs for the training of veterans.
DOD VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Calvary University is a member of the DoD Voluntary Education Partnership, which incorporates the President’s Executive Order 13607, “Establishing Principles of Excellence for educational intuitions serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members.”
NON IMMIGRANT ALIENS
Calvary University is authorized by Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien (international) students.
EFCA
Calvary University is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
STATE AUTHORIZATION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT
Calvary University is a member institution of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Please consult with your Admissions contact to confirm that your desired program is available in your state of residence.
If a student living in a state that is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is not satisfied with the outcome of the institutional process for handling complaints, the complaint (except for complaints about grades or student conduct violations) may be appealed, within two years of the incident, to the Missouri SARA Portal Entity: the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. Please review the NC-SARA Complaint Process.
Missouri NC-SARA Portal Agency Contact:
Leroy Wade
Assistant Commissioner
Missouri Department of Higher Education
205 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 1469
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469
573-751-2361
leroy.wade@dhe.mo.gov
California Department of Consumer Affairs Consumer Information Center
1625 North Market, Suite N-112
Sacramento, CA 95834
833-942-1120
Awards (Recent)
Best online master's ministry and pastoral leadership
Top 20 Affordable
#26 Top Christian Colleges
Military Friendly
Calvary University has been awarded Military Friendly Institution status.
#6 Most Affordable Online
Top 50 Bible Colleges
#19 Online Christian
#11 Most Affordable Christian Counseling
Lowest Student Loan Debt
Top 50 Admirable
Agreements
Articulation Agreements
Calvary University has reciprocal articulation agreements with other colleges which allow students to seek degrees not completely offered at Calvary. Calvary has articulation agreements with the following institutions:
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
Program-Specific Agreements
In addition, Calvary University has program-specific agreements with the following institutions:
Abundant Life Leadership Institute (ALLI)
Kansas City, MO
To recognize course credits earned at Abundant Life Leadership Institute in Bible, theology, and ministry courses that have been evaluated, approved, enrolled and completed by by ALLI students transferring to Calvary University.
Biblical Ministries Worldwide
Lawrenceville, GA
To fulfill the degree requirements for the recognition of educational work performed by Calvary students under the supervision of BMW personnel for the students registered in Intercultural Studies Methods coursework at Calvary.
Blue Ridge Christian School
Kansas City, MO
To establish an agreement regarding offering college level Calvary courses to BRCS students.
Chafer Theological Seminary
Albuquerque, NM
To fulfill the requirements for the Master’s degree in Bible, Calvary will accept grades and credits awarded by Chafer that have been evaluated, approved, enrolled and completed by students transferring to Calvary.
Children’s Ministries Institute
Warrenton, MO
To fulfill the degree requirements for the AA in Children’s Ministry, BS in Ministry Studies: Children’s Ministry, or the minor in Children’s Ministry, Calvary accepts grades and awards 15 credit hours awarded by Children’s Ministries Institute (CMI), for the approved CMI program, located in the Calvary catalog, in which the student was enrolled by Calvary’s Registrar.
Crossworld
Kansas City, MO
To fulfill the degree requirements for the recognition of educational work performed by Calvary students under the supervision of Crossworld personnel for the students registered in Intercultural Studies Methods coursework at Calvary.
Ethnos360 Bible Institute
Jackson, MI
To fulfill the degree requirements of programs that have been approved by both Ethnos360 and Calvary. Calvary will accept grades and credits awarded by Ethnos360 Bible Institute from only those Bible and theology courses that have been evaluated, approved, enrolled and completed by Ethnos360 Bible Institute students transferring to Calvary. Also to fulfill the degree requirements for the recognition of educational work performed by Calvary students under the supervision of Ethnos360 personnel for the students registered in Intercultural Studies Methods coursework at Calvary.
Faculdade Teologica Internacional
ABECAR, Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
To authorize Calvary University to accept course credits earned at Faculdade Teologica Internacional, ABECAR, in Brazil for the respective Bible, theology, and ministry courses approved, enrolled in, and completed by ABECAR students transferring to Calvary.
Fairfax High School
Fairfax, MO
To establish an agreement regarding offering college level Calvary courses to Fairfax students.
Front Range Bible Institute
Colorado Springs, CO
To authorize Calvary University to accept course credits earned at Front Range Bible Institute for the courses pre-approved, enrolled in, and completed by Front Range students transferring to Calvary.
Frontier School of the Bible
LaGrange, WY
To fulfill the Bible and theology requirements or elective requirements in the Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Music degrees, Calvary will accept grades and credits awarded by Frontier School of the Bible from Bible and theology courses that have been evaluated, approved, enrolled and completed by students transferring to Calvary.
Grandview Christian School
Grandview, MO
To establish an agreement regarding offering college level Calvary courses to GCS students.
Greek Bible College
Athens, Greece
To authorize students to enroll in courses of study at Greek Bible College in pursuit of approved academic programs established by Calvary and to accept grades and credits awarded by Greek Bible College for the respective courses approved, enrolled and completed by Calvary students.
Hartwell University
Austin, TX
To establish courses that Calvary will accept transfer credits awarded by Hartwell for Bible, theology, and ministry courses that have been evaluated, approved, enrolled in and completed by Hartwell students transferring to Calvary.
Liberty University, Inc.
Lynchburg, VA
To provide Calvary students with opportunities to advance in their education and career objectives. Calvary students will have the opportunity to take specific Liberty University courses as “Special Student/Non-degree seeking” applicants to then transfer such courses back to Calvary to meet degree
requirements at Calvary.
Midwest Church Extension
Remington, IN
To fulfill the degree requirements for the recognition of educational work performed by Calvary students under the supervision of Midwest Church Extension personnel for the students registered in Intercultural Studies Methods coursework at Calvary.
Plaza Heights Christian Academy
Blue Springs, MO
To establish an agreement regarding offering college level Calvary courses to PHCA students.
Pyeongtaek University
Pyeongtak, South Korea
To encourage student exchanges between the Music Departments and collaborative music-related ventures such as summer music camps. Transfer credits for Calvary students studying at Pyeongtaek University are subject to existing transfer credit requirements as published in the College catalog. Credits transferred from Pyeongtaek University may not exceed 24% of the student’s program.
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Ionia, MI
To fulfill the degree requirements for the BS PDS: Airframe & Power Plant Mechanics, Calvary recognizes 42 semester hours of credit from the School of Missionary Aviation Technology (SMAT), for completing and earning a certificate in Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics (A & P Program) from SMAT for which the student was authorized by Calvary’s Registrar to enroll in and attend. To fulfill the degree requirements for the minor in Aviation Flight Training, Calvary recognizes 15 semester hours of credit from the School of Missionary Aviation Technology (SMAT) for completing and earning a certificate in Aviation Flight Training from SMAT for which the student was authorized by Calvary’s Registrar to enroll in and attend.
Trinity College of the Bible & Theological Seminary
Evansville, IN
To establish courses that Calvary will accept transfer credits awarded by Trinity for Bible, theology, and ministry courses that have been evaluated, approved, enrolled in and completed by Trinity students transferring to Calvary.
Tyndale Theological Seminary & Bible Institute
Hurst, TX
Calvary will accept grades and transfer credits awarded by Tyndale for Bible, Theology, and Ministry courses that have been evaluated, approved, enrolled in and completed by Tyndale students transferring to Calvary.
Village Missions
Dallas, OR
To fulfill the degree requirements for the recognition of educational work performed by Calvary students under the supervision of Village Missions personnel for the students registered in Intercultural Studies Methods coursework at Calvary. Click here for more information.
Word of Life Bible Institute
Pottersville, NY
To establish institutional collaboration and partnership including (1) academic recognition of course credits earned, (2) development of collaborative academic programs, (3) establishment of reciprocal scholarship programs, (4) facilities sharing, (5) faculty sharing, and (6) a general posture of cooperation in ministry. Click here for more information.