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Revision as of 17:58, 20 September 2006 by Alansohn (talk | contribs) (add details re certification and accreditation plans)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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 to teach Baptist principles and practices. It operates in cooperation primarily with, but not limited to, Baptist churches. It also cooperates with other Great Commission Christians who are on the cutting edge of ministry. Now (2006) in its second year of operation, the school has 400 students.
According to its web site, "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.".
BHCTI President
Dr. Bruce Corley is BHCTI's current president. He is a graduate of Northeastern State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Previously, Corley worked as a professor of New Testament and Greek and the Dean of the School of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
Accreditation
The institute has no approval/standing with the Council on Higher Education Accreditation or any group recognized by the US Department of Education.
B. H. Carroll Theological Institute is actively seeking certification in Texas through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). If concluded satisfactorily, BHCTI will be allowed to offer degrees. Since most of the Institute's courses of study will require two or more years to complete, the school intends to confer degrees about the time students complete their courses of study.
Certification by the state of Texas is at least a two-year process and is one of the prerequisites to apply for accreditation with regional associations. Upon receipt of Texas certification, BHCTI will 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.
References
- Three schools claim part of B.H. Carroll's legacy, The Baptist Standard, December 19, 2003
- Unconventional seminary begins second year of instruction, Associated Baptist Press, January 13, 2006
- B. H. Carroll Theological Institute: Mission Statement, accessed September 16, 2006