Accreditation

Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267) 284-5000.

Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with a regional accrediting commission which indicates that an institution has achieved recognition and is progressing toward, but is not assured of, accreditation. It has provided evidence of sound planning, seems to have the resources to implement the plans, and appears to have the potential for obtaining its goals within a reasonable time.

Candidacy for Accreditation status was granted to CBTS in June of 2004.

Visit the seminary's planning and assessment website at http://ap.pencraft.org for more information about the self-study currently underway.

Affiliations

CBTS is a member of the American Association of Christian Colleges and Seminaries (AACCS), the American Theological Library Association (ATLA), and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Theological Library Association (SEPTLA).

Approvals

The Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has approved Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary to grant the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theology (Th.M.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Doctor of Divinity (D.D.), Master of Arts (Theological Studies) (M.A.T.S.), and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (M.A.C.M.) degrees. All degrees are issued upon successful completion of degree requirements, faculty recommendation, and the approval of the Board of Trustees.

Calvary is recognized by the United States Armed Forces Chaplains Board as a designated institution for the training of religious military personnel. Graduates of Calvary's Master of Divinity program are recognized by the Chaplains Board as graduating from a qualifying educational institution.

Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary is an approved Act 48 provider under the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The seminary is able to report students' coursework toward the continuing professional education requirements of Pennsylvania's Act 48 teacher certification guidelines. Pennsylvania certified teachers are encouraged to see whether studies at Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary might be an appropriate fit for their continuing education interests.

The seminary is recognized by the Canada Revenue Ministry for tax purposes.