ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
WHAT IS ACCREDITATION?
By definition, the word "accredit" means to authorize, endorse, and officially approve of. What ordination is to a minister, accreditation is to a school. Accreditation is a group process by which schools voluntarily agree to participate in a set of established standards in order to encourage quality education.
Schools are not legally required to become accredited, but it is a very desirable standing. Accredited status means a school has voluntarily undergone a comprehensive examination to determine that it operates at a worthy level of performance.
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
There is secular education and there is religious education.
Secular schools seek secular education, and sacred schools receive sacred accreditation—each by their own peers.
Religious institutions need no secular accreditation because they offer no secular degrees.
Secular accreditation associations in turn are recognized by governmental agencies. They trace their authority back to the capitol of a country, like Washington, D.C.
Religious accrediting associations are recognized by the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, which has no supreme central office on earth. Our authority is derived directly from Heaven.
Civil and religious interests are different and have separate realms of jurisdiction.
The State is not superior to the Church. The Church need not wait for approval from the secular world.
Civil agencies should not be dictating standards of Christian education, any more than a police officer should be directing the worship of God.
Theological Seminaries should not be accredited by accrediting associations that are "recognized" by an agency of the federal government, because it is contrary to the Biblical principle of "Separation of Church and State," indicated by Christ when He said, "...Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's..." (Mark 12:17).
What business does a Christian educator have going to the world of unbelievers for recognition and acknowledgement when II Cor. 6:14 clearly tells us, "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?"
A Christian educational institution securing accreditation from an association which is attached to a governmental agency is a Scripturally condemned and unholy union as James 4:4 says, "Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?"
The World Wide Accreditation Commission of Christian Educational Institution, in accordance with the inspired teaching of the Bible, has chosen not to seek endorsement from either the EAES or CHEA.
BOGUS ACCREDITATION
Accrediting standards differ widely from agency to agency. Some are next to impossible to get into, and others don't check anything. Any so-called accrediting society that offers to accredit your school without knowing anything about your school is just trying to sell you an expensive piece of paper.
As there are bogus schools that sell Doctorate degrees, even so there are bogus accrediting agencies that will accept anyone who pays their fee.
It is highly unethical for a Bible Institute to accredit itself. It is like a minister ordaining himself. But such worthless self-accreditation is exactly what most “degree mills” do. They try to conceal the fact that their so-called school and so-called accrediting association is at the same place by offering no address for the accrediting association, which is why some accrediting associations are unlocatable.
But the W.W.A.C. has nothing to hide because we know where we stand with God and with man. We can't please everyone, but we are not afraid of honest questions and reasonable requests.
All of our member schools are encouraged to list our name and address in their catalogs and bulletins. And you may
Theological Seminaries should not be accredited by accrediting associations that are "recognized" by an agency of the federal government, because it is contrary to the Biblical principle of "Separation of Church and State," indicated by Christ when He said, "...Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's..." (Mark 12:17).
What business does a Christian educator have going to the world of unbelievers for recognition and acknowledgement when II Cor. 6:14 clearly tells us, "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?"
A Christian educational institution securing accreditation from an association which is attached to a governmental agency is a Scripturally condemned and unholy union as James 4:4 says, "Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?"
The World Wide Accreditation Commission of Christian Educational Institution, in accordance with the inspired teaching of the Bible, has chosen not to seek endorsement from either the EAES or CHEA.
BOGUS ACCREDITATION
Accrediting standards differ widely from agency to agency. Some are next to impossible to get into, and others don't check anything. Any so-called accrediting society that offers to accredit your school without knowing anything about your school is just trying to sell you an expensive piece of paper.
As there are bogus schools that sell Doctorate degrees, even so there are bogus accrediting agencies that will accept anyone who pays their fee.
It is highly unethical for a Bible Institute to accredit itself. It is like a minister ordaining himself. But such worthless self-accreditation is exactly what most “degree mills” do. They try to conceal the fact that their so-called school and so-called accrediting association is at the same place by offering no address for the accrediting association, which is why some accrediting associations are unlocatable.
But the W.W.A.C. has nothing to hide because we know where we stand with God and with man. We can't please everyone, but we are not afraid of honest questions and reasonable requests.
All of our member schools are encouraged to list our name and address in their catalogs and bulletins. And you may rest assured, that when called upon to verify your accreditation with us, we shall render ample support.
WHAT IS THE W.W.A.C.?
The W.W.A.C. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to making a significant contribution to the promotion of Christian education everywhere. We are governed by a Board of Directors, all of whom are reputable born-again Christians. The W.W.A.C. was founded to:
Upgrade standards of scholarship among evangelical educational institutions.
To award certificates of accreditation to deserving schools.
To continue to monitor compliance with set standards.
We specialize in Theological Seminaries, Christian Colleges, and Bible Institutes of all sizes, including both traditional and alternative programs. We are also concerned with helping any formal ministry teaching the Word of God in an on-going relationship between instructor and students, which may not fit into any denominational mold, to develop into a viable school.
The W.W.A.C. is part of the Full Gospel of Christ Fellowship, Inc., which was originally founded early 1972 in Houston, Texas and functions within the 501©3 status of the Internal Revenue Service. The Board of Directors of the F.G.C.F.I. has formally given its full recognition, endorsement, and approval of the W.W.A.C.
F.G.C.F.I. has licensed and ordained about 385 Pastors and Evangelists, and is held in highest esteem by them. This parent Organization also has about 190 Churches and Evangelistic Associations, who are legally affiliated with it, some very sizable and bearing much good fruit for the glory of God.
The W.W.A.C. holds itself accountable to God, the Church, the laws of the land, and the general public. We are non-governmentally connected, and we do not engage in partisan political activities. Unlike regional accrediting associations which are limited to one area, we were established as a multi-national association of Christian Educational Institutions.
The W.W.A.C. is grateful for the opportunity of meeting a real need; and we are thankful for the enthusiastic comments of the global Christian Educational community, as well as the blessings of God. We are one of the most reasonable and one of the fastest expanding networks of Christian Institutions of its kind.
The W.W.A.C. is whole-heartedly dedicated to foreign missions and happy to include colleges and universities located overseas, provided they communicate with us in English.
Some of our schools started out as modest as a weekly class for local students in a storefront building. And we include some small special interest institutions that have elected non-traditional methods of instruction delivery such as audio and video tapes, the popular correspondence courses, and the Internet.
EXCLUSIONS
The W.W.A.C. will not accept into membership any colleges or universities which include in their curriculum courses on metaphysics, parapsychology, psychical research, hypnotism, E.S.P., Eastern types of meditation, or the theory of evolution or reincarnation. We reject all so-called new-age, neo-paganism, humanistic, occultist, Ancient Mysticism, or any other ungodly teachings.
CONCLUSION
A school without any accreditation may rely upon the good will of the students alone, but this is an unnecessary limitation.
A preacher or school may say, "I have approval from God!" Wonderful!
But why not have power and favor from both God and man like
Jacob --- Gen. 32:28,
Joseph --- Gen. 29:21,
Samuel --- I Sam. 2:26, and
Jesus --- Lk. 2:53.
Accreditation with S. W .W .A.C. provides the added boost your school has needed. Every serious Christian educational institution should voluntarily seek accreditation to promote a professional public image and increase the prestige of its certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Whether your school is new or old, small or large, campus or correspondence only, we believe we can be a benefit to your school; W.W.A.C. was one of the wisest investments I ever made."
We are happy for you to contact us by mail for any appropriate assistance. We will respond as quickly as possible, but please allow up to two weeks especially in case of holidays, weather, and etc.
WORLD - WIDE ACCREDITATING COMMISSION OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Rev. Dr. Paul Richardson, Executive Director
2800 Blendwell Rd.
Richmond, Va. 23224
Sincerely in Christ,
Dr. Paul Richardson,
Executive President
Accreditation Continued.
National Baptist Convention National Sunday School Publishing Board.
Certified Dean Dr. Tracy Cusic
105 Pecan Way
Natchez, Ms. 39120
doccusic2yahoo.com
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