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
ABHE is the quality and credibility resource partner that connects efforts among Christian postsecondary educational institutions and with others invested in serious Bible learning that shapes a life of godly influence and service to the most effective means for maturing, thriving, and sustaining. (excerpted from ABHE Constitution, Article II)
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info@abhe.orgHigher Learning Commission
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 IX
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.
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.
ECFA
Calvary University is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Awards (Recent)
Best online master's ministry and pastoral leadership
Calvary University has been ranked by TheBestSchools.org, as having one of the top 3 “Best Online Master’s in Biblical and Pastoral Counseling Programs.”
Top 25 for History
Calvary University has been ranked in the Top 25 of “Best Online Colleges for History Degrees” by SR Education.
Top 20 Affordable
Calvary University has been ranked #3 on the Top 20 Affordable Private Schools in the United States.
#26 Top Christian Colleges
Based on multiple data points within the three major criteria of academic quality, accessibility, and affordability, College Atlas has ranked Calvary University as #26 out of the top 150 campus Christian colleges in the United States.
Military Friendly
Calvary University has been awarded Military Friendly Institution status.
#6 Most Affordable Online
Calvary University has been ranked as the #6 most affordable online theology and Christian studies degree program by bestschools.com.
Top 50 Bible Colleges
Calvary University has been ranked as a top 50 Bible college by christianuniversitiesonline.org.
#19 Online Christian
Calvary University has been ranked the 19th best online program for Christian colleges by bestcolleges.com.
#11 Most Affordable Christian Counseling
Calvary University has been ranked the 11th most affordable Christian Counseling Bachelor’s Degree Program by Counseling Degree Hub.
Lowest Student Loan Debt
Calvary University has been ranked #2 in Missouri, and #26 out of 1300 colleges and universities for lowest student loan debt at graduation by LendEDU.com.
Top 50 Admirable
Calvary University has been named to Knowledge Review’s list of The 50 Admirable Educational Institutions, 2017.
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, KSKansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KSMetropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MOUniversity of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MOProgram-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 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.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.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.Grandview Christian School
Grandview, MO
To establish an agreement regarding offering college level Calvary courses to GCS students.Greek Bible Institute
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.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.