Accrediting Commission International - The list

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by bgossett, Aug 6, 2002.

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  1. bgossett

    bgossett New Member

    Adding to the list started by Bill Dayson in another ACI thread:

    (Please don't quote the entire list in responses or additions. :)

    1. Wisconsin International University
    2. Freedom Bible College and Seminary - Arkansas
    3. International Theological Seminary - Florida
    Extended to cover South African Theological Seminary - Zaire
    4. McGuffey Academy* - Georgia
    5. Friends International Christian University - California
    6. World Harvest Bible Training Center - Alaska
    Extended to cover Zion Word Bible Institute - Missouri
    7. Minnesota Graduate School of Theology
    8. Siloam Bible College - California
    9. Carolina Bible College - North Carolina
    10. Long Beach Bible Institute - California
    11. Cornerstone University - Louisiana
    Extended to cover Agape Bible College - Texas
    12. Heart of America Christian College and Theological Seminary - Missouri
    13. Quartz Hill School of Theology - California
    14. St. Elias School of Orthodox Theology - Nebraska
    15. Jubilee Christian College - Arkansas
    16. Faith Heritage Christian School* - Indiana
    17. Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College - Texas
    18. International Apostolic University of Grace and Truth - California
    Extended to cover CornerStone Academy of Biblical Studies - Canada
    19. Life Christian University and Seminary - Florida
    20. Atlantic International University - Hawaii
    21. Andersonville Theological Seminary - Georgia
    22. International Seminary - Florida
    23. Sancta Sophia Seminary - Oklahoma
    24. Carolina University of Theology - North Carolina
    Extended to cover South London Bible College - U.K.
    25. Triumph Bible Institute - Texas
    26. Western States University for Professional Studies - Missouri
    27. The International University - Missouri
    28. Emerson Theological Institute - California
    29. Kings Way Missionary Institute - Texas
    30. Colorado Theological Seminary
    31. Koinonia Bible College - Louisiana
    32. Milwaukee Institute of Biblical Studies
    33. Southwest Bible College and Seminary - Louisiana
    34. Anchor Theological Seminary and Bible Institute - Arkansas
    35. Internet Bible College
    36. Christian Practice Center School of Ministry and Seminary - Alabama
    37. World Revival School of Ministry - Missouri
    38. National Christian Counselors Association - Florida
    Extended to cover Agape Christian Counseling Center - Georgia
    39. Christian Bible College and Seminary - Missouri
    40. More Than Conquerors School of Theology - South Carolina
    41. Jacksonville Theological Seminary - Florida
    42. Hawthorne University - Utah
    43. St. John of the Cross Seminary - Florida
    44. Graduate Theological Foundation - Indiana
    45. Kingsway Christian College and Theological Seminary - Iowa
    Extended to cover East Texas Theological Seminary - Texas
    46. Zoe University - Florida
    47. Bienville University - Louisiana
    Extended to cover Boston College of London
    48. International Bible College and Seminary - Missouri
    49. Calvary Bible College - Virginia
    50. The Institute for Self-Transcendence, Inc. - Georgia
    51. New Covenant International Bible College - New Zealand
    52. Jesus Christ Apostolic Academy - Iowa
    53. School of Ministry, Faith Fellowship Ministries - New Jersey
    54. Advanced Christian Training School, Faith Fellowship Ministries* - New Jersey
    55. Crusade for Calvary Bible School and Seminary - California
    56. IMI School of Ministry and Music - Florida
    57. Stanton University - Texas
    58. Shepherd University - California
    59. Faith Outreach Academy* - Florida
    60. Arkansas Institute of Holy Land Studies
    61. Atlanta Bible College - Georgia
    62. America Come Back to God Bible Institute - New York
    63. Hugee Theological Institute - New York
    64. Antioch University International - Washington
    65. Central Christian University - Arkansas
    66. Faith Christian University - Florida
    67. Elijah School of the Prophets Institute - Maryland
    68. School of Bible Theology Seminary - California
    69. Lighthouse Academy* - Arkansas
    70. Lighthouse College - Arkansas
    71. Landmark Baptist Theological Seminary - Texas
    72. Christian Leadership University - New York
    73. The Sycamore Tree* - California
    74. Maranatha Institute - California
    75. St. John's University of Practical Theology - Louisiana
    76. Florida Theological Seminary
    77. C.M. & I. College, Department of Religious Education - Mississippi
    78. International University of Manilla, Philippines
    79. Century University - New Mexico
    80. University of NorthWest
    81. Greater Works Outreach Bible School - Pennsylvania
    82. Vision Bible Institute
    83. Family Bible Institute, College & Seminary - Maryland
    84. Covington Theological Seminary - Georgia
    85. Truth Bible College - Florida
    86. Apostolic Christian College - District of Columbia
    87. International College of Bible Theology - ? Pennsylvania
    88. Bethesda Bible College - Louisiana
    89. Temple Baptist College - Ohio
    90. Teamwork Bible College International - Pennsylvania
    91. Aenon Bible College - California
    92. Word of Life Ministries Bible Education Center - New York
    93. Mt. Pleasant Bible Training Institute - Arizona
    94. Church on the Rock Seminary - India
    95. Faith Outreach Center - Korea (lists affiliation with Faith Theological
    Seminary and Christian College in Florida which does not list ACI accreditation)
    96. Covenant Life Christian College - Tennessee

    * A primary or secondary school, or homeschooling entity.
     
  2. levicoff

    levicoff Guest

    An anecdotal note . . .

    Lighthouse Academy and Lighthouse College, both of which are in Beebe Arkansas, are part of the Lighthouse Christian Church, which is pastored by John Scheel - the head honcho of ACI.
     
  3. spud

    spud New Member

    Hope for a list member

    I hope I am not speaking out of school here, but, I think that one of the members of the ACI list will soon no longer be on the list.

    I refer to Covenenat Life Christian College which appears near the end of the list. The school is located in Lake City, TN and is a 15 minute drive from my home in Jacksboro.

    I used to work with the director of the school when he was in public education, when we taught at the same middle school. I am a Baptist minister, and he is a Church of God pastor which made for some wonderful lunch break discussions.

    He left the public sector to go to work for CLCC and around a year ago, he was ecstatic that his school had become accredited after Msr. Scheel had visited the site and declared it so. Within just a couple of months, I spoke with my former colleague again, and the school was trying its best to rid itself of the ACI accreditation. Apparently they discovered, as I unfortunately have, that ACI is not what it claims to be.

    After seeing the entire list, and seeing some of the 'schools' on it, it sickens me even more that I busted my chops completing programs at a school that would allow itself to be accredited by such a quack outfit. It demeans my work and me as well.

    I can still be thankful though that I did gain some educational value from my work that I am able to apply to my ministry.


    N Him
    Rev. Rex Hickey
     
  4. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Thanks for the list, Bill. Some very interesting schools indeed.
     
  5. Bill Grover

    Bill Grover New Member

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    This list opens up to you ,Russell ,(hee, hee) a plethora of new opportunities for your apologetics .

    Which several will you first defend?
    :D

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     
  6. bgossett

    bgossett New Member

    Additions

    90. Teamwork Bible College International - Pennsylvania
    Extended to cover International Training Center, Giving Light Christian Fellowship - Pennsylvania

    97. Heritage Christian Academy* - Florida
    98. Lamb of Peace Yeshiva - Florida
     
  7. Guest

    Guest Guest

    I'm going to start with Century University, one of Rich's favorite institutions of higher learning. ;)
     
  8. Guest

    Guest Guest

    One of the criteria for ACI accreditation is that each school must accept for transfer credits/degrees from other ACI accredited schools.
     
  9. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

  10. Malcolm Jenner

    Malcolm Jenner New Member


    Definitely NOT the genuine article. The "Bishop" who runs it is four times married (according to one of his ex-wives), contrary to scripture and Orthodox Canon Law ("a bishop shall be the husband of one wife").

    Malcolm S Jenner
     
  11. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

    Malcolm: Thanks for the additional information. I've had a lot of contact with Orthodox over the years, but that outfit surely was not on my radar screen.
     
  12. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

    Also, the Cornerstone University (Louisiana) on this list, which links in turn to the St John of the Cross Seminary, has no connection whatever to the completely legit Cornerstone University (formerly Grand Rapids Baptist) in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
     
  13. roysavia

    roysavia New Member

    Perhaps this particular Bishop has good multi-tasking stills. That alone should get him accredited by ACI.:D
     
  14. Larry46

    Larry46 New Member

    Multi-tasking stills, eh? That alone will get him visited by the IRS!
     
  15. Guest

    Guest Guest

    That and the annual fee! ;)
     
  16. roysavia

    roysavia New Member

    Please forgive my typing error. I meant to say "skills". But since we are on that subject, would ACI accredit an organization that produced "moon shine" (produced for medical purposes only) :rolleyes:
     
  17. Larry46

    Larry46 New Member

    Yes, I would think so, if listed as "Research of Heavenly Bodies."
     
  18. Gus Sainz

    Gus Sainz New Member

    As Accrediting Commission International claims to be the world's largest non-government school accrediting association (accrediting over 225 schools in 38 of the United States and in 9 other countries), our list must be woefully incomplete.

    However, be sure you don’t miss the upcoming ACI 2003 Conference being held this weekend at the Beautiful Holiday Inn Resort in Orlando, Florida.
    • ”On Friday, Archie Chambers, a Manager for Car-Mart, Inc. will conduct a workshop on conducting a staff meeting; Dr. Scheel will conduct a workshop on Preparing and keeping proper school records. This is much needed throughout our membership." [emphasis added]
    :D
     
  19. Bill Highsmith

    Bill Highsmith New Member

    I couldn't help but notice that 15% of the schools are in Florida (counting the subsequent add-ons)...a fairly high figure considering the population count and demographics.
     
  20. rmcelwain

    rmcelwain New Member

    3. International Theological Seminary - Florida
    Extended to cover South African Theological Seminary - Zaire


    I have been a silent reader for some time - learning about the value or lack thereof of several programs. Thanks for all your information!

    Now - I am seriously considering SATS because it meets my need for a DL program and my preference for a thesis only M.Th. I have seen fairly positive notes on SATS on previous postings. This listing of ACI "accredited" schools raised question marks. Is SATS claiming ACI accreditation? I don't want to do the work required for a thesis only to find it is useful primarily to cover the hole in my office wall! Any comments or advice on this? I would appreciate it.

    BTW - my background is music (MA in piano performance) so I am not eligible for the UNISA master's programs. I am hoping to begin a DL theology program while continuing to teach music.

    Thanks,
    Randall McElwain
     

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