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| '''B. H. Carroll Theological Institute''' is an ] Christian ] institution in ], ] with multiple sources of funding and a self-perpetuating board of governors. It is named after ] and teaches Baptist principles and practices<ref>, ''The Baptist Standard'', ], ]</ref>. It operates in cooperation primarily with Baptist churches<ref>, '']'', ], ]</ref>, and also cooperates with other Great Commission Christians. The institution does not hold classes in any conventional sense. Rather it "trains students in 15 “teaching churches” scattered across Texas, as well as through interactive lessons taught over the Internet"<ref name=ABP>, '']'', ], ]</ref>. The school plans to focus on the use of ] to make it easier for students to obtain theological education.<ref>, '']'', ], ]</ref> As of 2006, the school's second year of operation, B. H. Carroll Theological Institute has 400 students<ref name=ABP />. | '''B. H. Carroll Theological Institute''' is an ] Christian ] institution in ], ] with multiple sources of funding and a self-perpetuating board of governors. It is named after ] and teaches Baptist principles and practices<ref>, ''The Baptist Standard'', ], ]</ref>. It operates in cooperation primarily with Baptist churches<ref>, '']'', ], ]</ref>, and also cooperates with other Great Commission Christians. The institution does not hold classes in any conventional sense. Rather it "trains students in 15 “teaching churches” scattered across Texas, as well as through interactive lessons taught over the Internet"<ref name=ABP>, '']'', ], ]</ref>. The school plans to focus on the use of ] to make it easier for students to obtain theological education.<ref>, '']'', ], ]</ref> As of 2006, the school's second year of operation, B. H. Carroll Theological Institute has 400 students<ref name=ABP />. | ||
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| Bruce Corley is BHCTI's current president. Previously, Corley was a professor of New Testament and Greek and the Dean of the School of Theology at ] in ].<ref>, '']'', ], ]</ref>. Corley is a graduate of ] and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. | Bruce Corley is BHCTI's current president. Previously, Corley was a professor of New Testament and Greek and the Dean of the School of Theology at ] in ].<ref>, '']'', ], ]</ref>. Corley is a graduate of ] and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. | ||
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| According to its ], "the institute is a graduate-level community of faith and learning dedicated to equipping men and women called to serve Christ in the diverse and global ministries of His church"<ref>, accessed ], ]</ref>. | According to its ], "the institute is a graduate-level community of faith and learning dedicated to equipping men and women called to serve Christ in the diverse and global ministries of His church"<ref>, accessed ], ]</ref>. | ||
| The institute currently has no approval or standing with the ] or any group recognized by the ]. It is seeking certification in Texas through the ] (THECB) which would allow it to bestow degrees.<ref>, accessed ], ]</ref> In 2004, BHCTI said, that upon receipt of Texas certification, it plans to pursue accreditation with the ] (SACS), one of six regional ] by the ]<ref> ''The Baptist Standard'', ], ]</ref>. However, it is not currently a candidate for accreditation from any agency. | |||
| ==Library== | ==Library== | ||
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B. H. Carroll Theological Institute is an unaccredited Christian Baptist institution in Arlington, Texas with multiple sources of funding and a self-perpetuating board of governors. It is named after Benajah Harvey Carroll and teaches Baptist principles and practices. It operates in cooperation primarily with Baptist churches, and also cooperates with other Great Commission Christians. The institution does not hold classes in any conventional sense. Rather it "trains students in 15 “teaching churches” scattered across Texas, as well as through interactive lessons taught over the Internet". The school plans to focus on the use of distance education to make it easier for students to obtain theological education. As of 2006, the school's second year of operation, B. H. Carroll Theological Institute has 400 students.
B. H. Carroll Theological Institute is not accredited by any accreditation body recognized by its country. According to the US Department of Education, unaccredited degrees and credits might not be acceptable to employers or other institutions, and use of degree titles may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions.
Bruce Corley is BHCTI's current president. Previously, Corley was a professor of New Testament and Greek and the Dean of the School of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.. Corley is a graduate of Northeastern State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Academics and accreditation
According to its website, "the institute is a graduate-level community of faith and learning dedicated to equipping men and women called to serve Christ in the diverse and global ministries of His church".
The institute currently has no approval or standing with the Council on Higher Education Accreditation or any group recognized by the United States Department of Education. It is seeking certification in Texas through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) which would allow it to bestow degrees. In 2004, BHCTI said, that upon receipt of Texas certification, it plans to pursue accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), one of six regional accrediting organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education. However, it is not currently a candidate for accreditation from any agency.
Library
The institute's library received a donation of nearly 5,000 volumes from Eddie Belle Newport, widow of John Newport, longtime academic vice president at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. An additional 500 volumes were donated by Lois Hendricks, widow of longtime theology professor William Hendricks.
References
- Three schools claim part of B.H. Carroll's legacy, The Baptist Standard, December 19, 2003
- Theology education taken to churches, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 1, 2004
- ^ Unconventional seminary begins second year of instruction, Associated Baptist Press, January 13, 2006
- New Baptist seminary aims to open in '04: Church officials say school to make it easier to get theology degrees, Dallas Morning News, November 5, 2003
- "Educational accreditation". US Department of Education.
- Four leave Southwestern Baptist to join new seminary, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 5, 2003
- B. H. Carroll Theological Institute: Mission Statement, accessed September 16, 2006
- Accreditation, accessed October 26, 2006
- Carroll Institute offers new approach to theological training The Baptist Standard, March 5, 2004
- Carroll Institute hires first faculty, denies competition with Southwestern, Biblical Recorder, November 7, 2003