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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
[email protected]

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
[email protected]
www.hlcommission.org

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.

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.

ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS

Calvary University is a member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

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
[email protected]

For students residing in the state of California, please contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs for complaints:
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

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 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, 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.

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.

Town and Country Training Program (Rural Home Missionary Association)

Morton, IL

This agreement allows Calvary University to provide contextualized education and cultural immersion experiences for students who are likely to serve in a town and country context. 

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.

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