Bethany is . . . .
1. Bethany has provided biblical educational programs of study leading
to an earned religious degree since opening its doors in Dothan,
Alabama 1982, and has presented evidence that it qualifies for exemption
from requirements of licensure pursuant to the Code of Alabama,
Title 16-46-3, 1 through10, (a) (1), (b), (c), (d), and (e). Bethany
was first issued a Certificate of Exemption on February 19, 1982,
Certificate number 117.
2. Incorporated under the laws of the State of
Alabama and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Internal Revenue
Service as a non-profit religious institution.
3. Approved (college division) by the Evangelical
Training Association, formerly known as ETTA, to award the ETA certificates.
4. A member of the United States Distance Learning Association (this
is not an accrediting association). To learn more about the USDLA,
you may access their web site here.
To view Bethany's listing with the USDLA, you may access the listing
here.
Accreditation
Information....
..... Bethany has
been granted "Affiliate
Status" with the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
Bethany Divinity College and Seminary is an affiliate institution
of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. As such, it participates
in and contributes to collegial and professional development activities
of the Association. Affiliate status does not, however, constitute,
imply, or presume ABHE accredited state at present or in the future.
The ABHE is recognized by CHEA and CORPA, and listed by the United
States Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting
agency. For more information concerning "Affiliate
Status" - Go here
Note: The primary focus of the Association for
Biblical Higher Education is accreditation, but non-member institutions
may also relate to the Association through an Affiliate Status.
This affords affiliate institutions the opportunity to take advantage
of many of the programs and services that the Association provides
without becoming an accredited member. Affiliation with the Association
is not to be confused with accreditation.
President
of
Troy State
University
Dothan,
Evaluates Bethany
"The number of credit hours required for the
degree program are in keeping with other colleges including secular
universities. Furthermore, area of study and structure of degrees
(From Bethany) is comparable to the same degrees at older and better
known Bible College and Seminaries. It is my professional opinion
that Bethany Divinity College and Seminary maintains the integrity
of its Statement of Purpose and Mission in all areas.”
Robert M. Paul, B.S., M.A
Consultant in Higher Education
Enterprise, Alabama
(Mr Paul is the former president of Troy State
University, now Troy University, Dothan Campus who retired in January
1986. He was hired by Bethany to evaluate the College and Seminary’s
programs of study as well as its approach to education).
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