ACCREDITATION
Texas Seminary Christian University (TSCU) is an educational ministry. Our degree programs are religious, understand the benefits and importance of accreditation, and are willing to be examined by a third-party organization. Texas Seminary Christian University has chosen to become certified by prominent agencies, such as the Accrediting Commission for Biblical Higher Education. Texas Seminary Christian University is also an accredited by The National Bible Association and Global Christian Schools Network member.
GOVERNMENT STATUS RECOGNITION - STATE OF TEXAS
The Texas State Board of Education recognizes Texas Seminary Christian University, a State of Texas-based and registered non-profit seminary, as having complied with Section 1005.06(1)(t), Texas' Statutes pursuant to religious institutions. Degree programs of study offered by Texas Seminary Christian University, have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of Texas State General Statutes.
THE COORDINATING BOARD
The Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, is authorized by the Texas State Legislature to establish standards and criteria for degree granting institutions. The Coordinating Board has determined that Texas Seminary Christian University has authority to grant degrees in the State of Texas by virtue of its fully accredited status through The Association for Biblical Higher Education (formerly the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges).
AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT DEGREES
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The Accrediting Commission for Biblical Higher Education (ACBHE) is an independent,
Texas based, non-profit corporation. Their purpose is to be an accrediting agency to Bible colleges,
specialized schools, institutes and seminaries, which handle distance, external study programs and/or
resident programs. ACBHE assist Institutions that do not choose the governmental connection with
regional accreditation. ACBHE is a Christian based foundation that is dedicated to the specialized area
of Theological Education. No other secular corporate structure or alternate studies need to be
addressed for the receiving of ACBHE Accreditation. Institutes are reviewed based upon their
Theological studies alone. Texas Seminary Christian University has satisfactorily attained the
rescribed standards of the ACBHE required for certification and accreditation by this association
and is therefore admitted as a fully recognized and accredited educational institution in good and
regular standing. Therefore Texas Seminary Christian University has been granted the Certificate
of Accreditation with all rights and privileges in accordance with the rules, regulations, and guidelines
of this Accrediting Agency. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on the
evaluation of standards concerning the quality of education, ethical business practices, and fiscal
responsibility.Texas Seminary Christian University allows the ACBHE to monitor, assess, and evaluate
the standards of our Institution, as well as the quality of the education given to our students. Texas
Seminary Christian University submits to the ACBHE requirements of high academic quality, accurate
record-keeping, and ethical policies and practices.
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The National Bible College Association seeks to provide recognition and certification by providing accredited status to small, private, independent Christian institutions of higher learning. Our goal and purpose are to recognize, endorse and accredit higher learning institutions dedicated to the principles of the Kingdom of God and the adequate nurture and training of ministers throughput the United States.
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The Global Christian Schools Network (GCSN) comprises universities, institutes, colleges, and schools with a common heritage of independence, theological foundation, and priorities beyond secular and public educational strategies. Through an articulation agreement between member schools , GCSN has made it possible for students who have completed an educational program offered through one of our network schools to matriculate into any of our network schools.