Northwestern Christian University
“Celebrating 42 Years Of Educational Ministry since 1980”
NCU University Accreditation
RECOGNITION OF YOUR DEGREE FROM NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, USA
NCU WAS FOUNDED IN 1980 IN THE UNITED STATES
All NCU programs maintain the same standards of quality including all independent NCU branches worldwide.
A HARVARD UNIVERSITY (or) NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Degree may both be considered as earned degrees. The major difference is regional accreditation, prestige and exorbitant tuition expense. Few can afford the tuition to Harvard! Northwestern makes it possible for the financially challenged to earn a degree and advance their potential.
Be Aware! In the educational world today, regional accreditation is not always a mandatory requirement especially for ministry related, non secular, avocations/ professions.
Many pastors, Christian teachers, Christian counselors, etc. opt for Bible Colleges and Seminaries with non regional accreditation which result in huge financial savings while still providing quality in education. In fact, the majority of Bible schools are NOT regionally accredited.
At Northwestern, we have numerous students and graduates who have come to us from major seminaries, colleges and universities, including Liberty University and Fuller Seminary etc. for their post graduate studies, to earn their Master’s or Doctorate degrees. Of course many of our graduate school students already have a regionally accredited Bachelor or Master’s degree but it is not necessary for many ministry related positions.
Northwestern IS A Member In Good Standing With IACEA
Northwestern Christian University is a member in good standing with
the IACEA. The International Association for Christian Educational
Accountability is a Christian alternative to secular accreditation
providing recognition of educational accountability to Christian
seminaries and Bible colleges worldwide. The terms accreditation
and educational accountability are not interchangeable.
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Concerning the “MONOPOLY” on accreditation in the USA today.
Accreditation is BIG BUSINESS today and what is happening amongst the major accreditation agencies fits the definition of a monopoly.
Only a few agencies are recognized by the Government through the U.S. Department of Education and these agencies have instituted astronomical fees and requirements that make it financially impossible for smaller colleges, universities and seminaries to comply.
Controlling the market and not recognizing any accrediting organization that is not part of their, Governmentally recognized, select group is a highly unfair practice and should be deemed illegal. The cost of accreditation with a major accrediting organization adds up to millions of dollars in expense for colleges and universities that have such accreditation. That is why it costs up to $200,000.00 or more, for a four year degree from a private universality today, making it impossible for the under privileged and many middle classed students to enroll. In fact, many of the students who do enroll in the major colleges and universities wind up strapped with huge student loans which compound and take many years to pay off.
None of this is fair to the average person or under-privileged individual who seeks a quality education today. There is a huge educational gap populated by students who cannot afford to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for education. But, thankfully there are non traditional ONLINE schools; Christian Universities, Bible Colleges and Seminaries available that are equipped and able to meet this great educational need.
Northwestern Christian University is such a school and we are meeting a great need by providing a quality, theologically accredited educational opportunity for 99% less than it costs to attend a private university in the United States. We do this while providing our students a state of the art online library and a online educational management system which is similar to systems used by major colleges and universities.
Northwestern has fulfilled rigorous educational requirements in our determination to acquire and maintain a quality educational program. Further information concerning the process of evaluation leading to our Christian educational accountability, may be obtained by visiting IACEA at:www.ChristianEducationalAccountability.org
Accreditation and Recognition of Credit
Concerning both university accreditation and educational accountability; the value of any accredited or certified 
university is reflected in the quality of educational programs provided to the students.
You should be aware that numerous Christian Universities, Private Schools, Bible Colleges and Seminaries elect not to be governed by the U.S. Department of Education and do not seek Regional Accreditation, which is more common among Secular Colleges and Universities. By law as supported by the Constitution, Christian Educational Ministries are automatically exempt from the dictates of both the Government and secular accreditation agencies. Northwestern Christian University, like other Christian Education Ministries, has full theological certification which is recognized and respected as an acceptable form of educational accountability for those in pursuit of ministry related avocations.
Northwestern Christian University is both a state authorized and theologically certified institution of higher learning. Most accredited universities, accredited seminaries, accredited Bible colleges and accredited colleges have their own criteria for recognition and acceptability of online educational credits. The individual should always address specific questions to selected institutions in determining their particular criteria concerning accreditation.
Northwestern Christian University USA, is an educational outreach ministry of: Christian Alliance Ministries based in the United States.
Our ministry, established in 1980, is a conservative, evangelical ministry composed of: The Worldwide Church of Jesus Christ, Northwestern Theological Seminary and Northwestern Christian University. We have hundreds of educational branches, evangelistic ministries and thousands of members in many countries including: North America, South America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
The following quote is taken from the web site of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
“There are accrediting organizations that may not be recognized but are not accreditation mills. For example, the accreditor may be seeking recognition, but the process is not complete. Or the accreditor does not meet the requirements of CHEA or USDE for reasons that do not relate to quality.”
The following quote from the United States Department of Education.
“It should be noted that some institutions have chosen not to participate in the federal student aid program and therefore do not have to be approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department. While these institutions do not appear on the Department’s list, they may be legitimate schools.”
This quote from the former executive director of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (an organization recognized by the United States Department of Education), stated as follows:
“There are hundreds of Bible Colleges and Seminaries in the United States and Canada that are offering good solid theological training, yet they are not regionally accredited.”
Ministry and Education
Your ministry avocation is one of those areas where God’s Will and plan is more important than anything else, especially when you can receive an online Bible based education for a fraction of the expense associated with regionally or nationally accredited schools. We should not forget that, especially in the Christian tradition, academic freedom is considered a cornerstone of religious liberty. Of course, so is academic responsibility! Therefore, any program of study leading to a theological degree should be both Biblically sound, and academically honest.
However, if you are concerned whether your church or place of employment will accept you with a degree earned through a theologically accountable school, that is not regionally accredited, you should simply ask! Even with degrees earned from academically accredited schools, there could be restrictions on what kind of degree is recognized. Always ask, since in some cases, denominations and ministries may not accept degrees from secular schools, or schools not affiliated with a specific denomination or organization.
In the United States many licensing authorities require regionally accredited degrees as the basis for eligibility for licensing. In some cases, accredited colleges may not accept for transfer, some courses and degrees completed at non regionally accredited colleges, and some employers may require a regionally accredited degree as a basis for eligibility for employment. Potential students should consider how the above may affect their interests. Our educational programs focus on ministry related studies only and are not geared toward secular education.
United States Government Constitutional Recognition
We were recognized by the Government of the United States of America, based on the U.S. Constitution with full rights to provide religious based education.
Since we are considerate of and obedient to all of the laws set by our government, as a Christ centered biblical education ministry, our ultimate authority is God and as such we choose to remain free in our rights to teach degree programs based on the word of God as found in “God’s Blue Print for Life” the Holy Bible. However, Because of our legal position based on the U.S. Constitution, NO outside agency has any authority over our educational content regarding our right to teach ministry focused educational programs leading to the award of appropriate degrees.
Our Biblical Mandate
And the authorities said, “We gave you strict orders not to continue teaching, in the name of this man Jesus, behold now you have filled all of Jerusalem with your teaching and you intend to bring the blood of Jesus upon us.” But Peter and the Apostles answered and said, “We must serve God rather than men.” (Acts 5: 28-29)
“And the things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:2)
State of Florida
State of Florida Department of Education
Northwestern Christian University has filed to operate under authorization, as a degree granting institution through exemption, by the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities under Section 1005.06 (1) (f), FLA Statutes. The state, like other states, does not require accreditation or theological accreditation for our religious education.
State of Arizona
State of Arizona Department of Education
Northwestern Christian University and Northwestern Theological Seminary both operate as religion based degree granting institutions, as such the State of Arizona has no jurisdiction over such religious programs. .Reference the Arizona State Board of Private and Post Secondary Education under A.R.S.32-3022 (E). The state of Arizona, like other states, does not require accreditation or theological accreditation for our religious education as they have no jurisdiction.
Theological Accreditation/ Educational Accountability
Northwestern Christian University is a member in good standing and has full theological recognition as educationally accountable by the IACEA. The IACEA represents the Christian alternative to secular accreditation.
International Association for Christian Educational Accountability
IACEA Approval:
The International Association for Christian Educational Accountability is a International organization for evaluation of Theological centered educational accountability with the goal of maintaining the highest educational standards for its’ member institutions. IACEA accountability standards are maintained through evaluation, compliance and accountability.
IACEA supports the Biblical principle of separation of Church and state; Mark.12:17; James. 4:4; II Corinthians. 6:14. Remaining consistent with Biblical standards and not liberal or secular positions, IACEA has chosen not to seek endorsement by either the EAES or COPA, CHEA or other worldwide governmentally influenced accrediting agencies. IACEA is a network of many schools on the cutting edge of Christ centered, Biblical education.
IACEA is an international membership association composed of many Christian educational institutions through affiliation. Members in good standing, must pass a rigorous evaluation process, leading to recognition of Christian educational accountability for their educational programs in accord with Christian educational standards and institutional integrity through IACEA evaluation. All IACEA member institutions in good standing, are enabled to demonstrate educational accountability to the Christian educational community. This accountability is demonstrated through documented evidence of compliance with IACEA standards of structure, governance, material resources, policies, faculty and curriculum. Further information concerning the process of educational evaluation leading to Christian educational accountability, may be obtained by visiting IACEA at: http://www.IACEA.info
As a Christian/ theologically accountable university, NCU is not required, by the U.S. Dept. of Education or any other agency, to have regional accreditation nor are we subject to governmental or secular oversight. As such, our educational programs are not required to qualify our students for either governmental or secular certification. However, legally, all NCU degrees may be considered as as theologically accredited through educational accountability and state authorized as exempt. You can be proud of the legitimacy of your Degrees from Northwestern Christian University.
More About Accreditation
In the United States, accreditation/ educational accountability or certification of colleges, universities and seminaries is a voluntary process with accreditation granted by private, non-governmental agencies. Governmental agencies never provide theological accreditation.
“The United States Department of Education
DOES NOT Accredit any College, University,
Seminary or any Education Program”. Quoted
from the U.S. Department of Education’s Web Page:
Additionally, there is no national standard for educational accreditation/ accountability, and the educational world is currently re-examining criteria for accreditation, focusing less on institutional inputs and more on educational outcomes.
There is no such requirement as Federal or State accreditation of a religious institution in the United States.
It is a fact that civil government has no authority to regulate religious teachings or which certificates or religious degrees upon completion of such education may be issued. This is a matter of separation of Church and State. Politicians and civil authorities must never be allowed to officially endorse or disapprove directly or indirectly the beliefs and practices of churches or their schools. A casual survey of Church history shows that such linkage with “Caesar” eventually leads to infringement upon conscience, bondage, and corruption. Therefore, to be accredited by any agency, which in turn is controlled by the U.S. Department of Education, would to some degree be a compromise of the separation principle and constitute a violation of the Church’s sovereignty.
[Source: Dr. Paul Richardson]
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