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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 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.
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.
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.
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
- "Educational accreditation". US Department of Education.
- B. H. Carroll Theological Institute: Mission Statement, accessed September 16, 2006