Question 1

What is accreditation?

Accepted Answer

An accredited institution has passed rigorous evaluation by an independent agency to meet strict academic, ethical, and financial standards. Only students at accredited institutions can receive federal grants and loans through the FAFSA.

Question 2

Why are some seminaries and colleges not accredited?

Accepted Answer

Some seminaries or colleges deliberately avoid accreditation to maintain theological independence or to offer flexible, lower-cost courses to students who cannot afford or take the time to pursue a more traditional education.

Question 3

Is Colorado Theological Seminary (CTS) accredited?

Accepted Answer

CTS is not accredited by any agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Education for financial and biblical integrity reasons.

Question 4

What authorizations does Colorado Theological Seminary (CTS) possess?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Theological Seminary (CTS) is authorized to operate in the state of Colorado under Colorado’s Degree Authorization Act (23-2-101 et seq., C.R.S.). CTS is a Sustaining Member of the Florida Council of Private Colleges and The Council of Private Colleges of America. CTS is also a Certified Academic Institution with the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA), the largest educational and training association of Christian counselors in the world. Additionally, CTS partners with the National Conservative Christian Church (NCCC) to provide students and graduates with ministerial credentialing, church covering, and accountability.

Question 5

Is tuition affordable at Colorado Theological Seminary?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our average tuition is $114.50 per credit hour.

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