PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

A growing number of institutions of higher learning are implementing programs designed to award credit for experiential learning – that is, learning acquired outside of the classroom. This learning may result from such activities as work experience, work-related in-service training, ministry or self-directed independent study.

If you are among those who are interested in receiving credit for prior experiential learning, a syllabus is designed to assist you in the preparation of a portfolio, a formal written communication which requests credit and supplies supporting information. The syllabus is issued upon acceptance of a completed application, the payment of the required fees, and approval to complete a PLA. Maximum PLE credits not to exceed 25% of credits required for CTU degree.

BENEFITS OF PORTFOLIO PREPARATION

RATIONALE AND CRITERIA

Many ministers have felt for a long time that some of their non-seminary experiences are equivalent to what is taught in Bible college or seminary, and that they should receive credit for those experiences toward a seminary degree. CTU is willing to recognize and award appropriate credit for what a person knows and can do as a result of non-seminary experience.

Credit will not be awarded simply for your years of experience. Rather, you will be requested to demonstrate what important knowledge, skills, and/or competencies you have attained as a result of the experiences you have had. In order to award such credit, your learning must meet certain criteria. These criteria includes the following:

1. The learning should be publicly verifiable. You should be able to demonstrate to an expert in the field that you possess the learning, which you have claimed, and such an expert should be able to objectively measure and evaluate the learning, which has occurred.
2. The learning should be equivalent to college/seminary level work in terms of quality. It is required that the prior experiential learning be related directly to courses in this catalog.
3. The learning should have a subject matter or knowledge base. The student also should have a subject matter or knowledge base. You should not expect to receive college/seminary credit for mere application of manual skill or a narrowly prescribed routine or procedure. You should understand why you are able to do what you do.
4. The learning should have a general applicability outside of the specific situation in which it was acquired.
5. You should be able to demonstrate that you know the relationship between what you have learned and other related subject fields.

CONTENTS OF YOUR PORTFOLIO

When complete, your portfolio will contain the following items:

• Title Page
  Name, address and phone number of the author, month and year.
• Credit request list
  A list of the catalog courses for which you wish to receive along with a brief statement of the corresponding competencies.
• Narrative descriptions of your learning experiences
• Index to documentation
  A table of contents, which allows easy access to any particular document.
• Documentation
  The evidence that you have actually done what you claim to have done.

See PLA application

REQUESTING CREDIT

It is necessary that the learning be equivalent to courses designated as “assessable courses.” A listing of assessable courses is available through the Office of assessment and evaluation.

If you have already determined which assessable courses are designed to produce competencies equivalent to yours, complete the Credit Request List. If you are not yet able to describe your prior learning experiences in terms of specific competencies and equivalent courses, complete the exercises designed to assist you in accomplishing this.

After completing the credit request list you should begin to develop a separate narrative description of your prior learning experience for each course listed. Each description should describe what you learned. Explain why the learning is equivalent to the course for which you are seeking credit.

Be sure to refer to the documentation which supports your claim and state where it may be found. The presentation of documentation does not relieve you of the requirement of describing your learning.

CREDIT REQUEST LIST

• CTU COURSE CO-201
• NARRATIVE PAGE PAGE 46
• REFERENCES
• PAPER SIZE 8 ½ X 11 paper

NOTE: The PLA syllabus will provide step-by-step instructions for the development of your PLA. Submit your completed portfolio to the director of assessment and evaluation. From there it will go to the appropriate academic department for assessment. Generally there will be a time lapse of 60-90 days for the evaluation and report sent to the student.

HOW THE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ASSESSMENT WORKS

The faculty of each department has determined which courses are assessable and how they are to be assessed. The faculty members themselves do the assessment of your portfolio and decide on whether or not to award credit. You are notified of the results through the director of assessment and evaluation office, which also notifies the university records department so that your credit can be recorded on your transcript. Credit will be recorded using the appropriate course prefix and number and will be labeled as assessment credit. No letter grades are assigned to assessed courses. Because of the element of subjectivity, all decisions of the Assessment and Evaluation Committee are final. There are NO automatic credits given just for the production of a PLA.

INTRODUCTION

Some students have been reading and studying the Scriptures for many years and may have gained considerable knowledge of Bible portions. Opportunity may be given them to take tests comparable to final exams in specified Bible course areas. Tests are extensive and objective and are constructed to ascertain if students have learned on their own as much as a Bible college/seminary student would. The Bible content test acts as a CLEP test on a variety of courses in both undergraduate and graduate levels.

SUBJECT AREAS: All Bible course areas are not included for the purpose of taking exams for credit.

Intensive and exegetical courses are purposely not available. The following general, broad, foundational courses are potentially available:

• Old Testament Survey
• New Testament Survey
• Theology Survey
• Theology Survey II
• Pentateuch
• Old Testament Historical Books
• Poetical Books
• Synoptic Gospels
• Pauline Epistles
• Biblical Geography
• Other

CREDIT

In degree programs and individual situations where PLE credit is possible, no more than 18 credits are possible through Bible Content Testing, or PLA. Maximum PLE credits not to exceed 25% of credits required for CTU degree.

The stipulated Bible tests will be taken either on the campus of CTU or before an approved proctor. Up to three tests may be taken at a given appointment. Student and proctor will both be required to sign a statement they will not copy the exam under any circumstances. Students must achieve at least a grade of “C” for the test to be acceptable for course credit.

See BCT application page 152

INTRODUCTION

Students may apply for credit toward Conservative Theological University degree programs by selecting and completing up to 3 of the Prior Learning Experience (PLE) modes that are offered to utilize academically applicable cognitive learning experience to required courses in a program of study. Accepted applicants for a PLE will receive appropriate course credit upon satisfactory completion of the PLE mode requirements and payment of assessment application and credit fees. Prior Learning Experience modes offered:

1. BIBLE CONTENT TESTING (BCT) – Standardized Testing
The Bible Content Test copyrighted in 1947 by the American Association of Bible Colleges will be used. The test given depends upon the academic level of the student. Each test is progressive in content and rigidity. (See Bible Content Testing Info.)

2. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)
Professional Learning Experience Credit (PLE)
Requires compilation of a PLE Portfolio, and advisor evaluation. Application must be made and approved to authorize the student production of a PLE Portfolio. (See section on PLA.)

3. MINISTRY ASSESSMENT CREDIT (MAC)
Requires preparation of a MAC Portfolio, on-site and advisor evaluation. The MAC is designed for the full time Christian Ministry worker, (i.e.) evangelist, missionary, pastor, professor, etc. The on-site evaluation includes the examination and evaluation of the following:

1. Long range ministry calendar.
2. Long and short range ministry development projections.
3. Long range message/sermon calendar.
4. Long and short range Christian training program in the church.
5. Analysis of message preparation methodology.
6. Sermon filing system.
7. Time management.
8. Prayer, planning and ministry priorities
9. Effectiveness of ministry: new members, converts, growth.
10. Overall approach to ministry.

The evaluation of the ten major areas will, of necessity, have some overlap. The faculty adviser handling the on-site evaluation will make the final determination of quality and academic credit for the student.

THE COST:

The cost of the on-site evaluation shall be borne by the student. The cost will include travel, a minimum of two days’ motel accommodation and meals. The student shall also pay for the academic credits granted at the standard tuition rate. The cost of the PLA credits, BCT credits or MAC credits shall be calculated at the prevailing undergraduate or graduate level tuition.

TRANSFERRING CREDITS … (from Other Qualified Institutions)

CTU accepts transfer of academic credits from other institutions offering similar programs in content and quality.
Student should have those institutions submit official transcripts to Conservative Theological University. All transcripts are evaluated and grades accepted as they appear on the official transcript. A minimum grade of “C” in previous course work is required for credits to be accepted.

College credits earned at other institutions through prior learning experience, challenge exams, Bible content testing, and other CLEP credits may also be accepted for transfer. All credits taken at institutions other than Conservative Theological University must be approved for transfer by the Seminary. Some courses submitted for transfer of credits may require the submission of the course description, and/or evidence of academic work completed.

In all programs of study where transfer of credit is accepted, at least one year’s equivalent of study (30 semester hours credit) must be taken in regular CTU course work. This may be done via external courses or on campus (internal studies). In this instance, prior learning assessment (PLA) credit is grouped with transfer credits.

TRANSFERRING CREDITS … (to Other Institutions)

Should you decide to transfer credits from Conservative Theological University, please keep in mind the following.

1. Transfer of academic credits from this institution to other institutions is at the sole discretion of the receiving institution.
2. CTU makes no guarantee of the transferability of its credits to any institution.
3. Each academic institution has its own criteria for acceptance of credits from other institutions; therefore, CTU cannot give any assurance of transfer of credits to any other institution.
4. Credits earned through the highly focused, refined, theological courses offered by CTU generally will not meet the secular institution’s guidelines for transfer.
5. CTU will release official transcripts of academic credits only upon your written request provided that all financial obligations to the university have been met.

Remember that faxed or telephoned requests must be verified to meet federal guidelines for the release of those records.

Conservative Theological University meets or exceeds educational standards as set forth by secular colleges and universities. Conservative Theological University is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. We are also certified by the Council of Private Colleges of America and the Florida Council of Private Colleges. All of our degree programs are designed, directed and taught for the sole purpose of equipping men and women for the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, not for any secular job, profession of position. Therefore, CTU does not make any claims or give assurances of any transferability to other institutions. It may, therefore, be advisable to contact the institution to which transcripts will be submitted in order to confirm acceptance of CTU credits toward completion of that institution’s programs of study.

Application Process

General Admissions Requirements

1. A testimony of Biblical salvation, affirming having accepted Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as Lord and Savior.
2. Letters of reference showing outstanding credentials in Christian character, commitment to ministry, and financial ability.
3. Completion and remittance of all necessary applications and fees.
4. Official transcripts of previous academic experience and satisfactory evidence of current academic ability for entry into degree programs.

Conservative Theological University admits highly motivated, qualified men and women who are involved in Christian ministries or who are preparing for Christian service. No student meeting admission requirements will be refused because of race, color, male or female, or national origin.

Application must be made on an official CTU form supplied by the seminary. (See Admissions Forms HERE)

The Admissions Office will only consider an application for admission when all required elements have been submitted.

When action is taken by the Admissions Office, the applicant will be notified of the decision with appropriate information of the next necessary step.

An application for admissions is valid for only one year. If the application process is not completed in a year, the application will become invalid and the prospective student must reapply.

Additional Entrance Requirements Criteria or Information

Institute
A high school diploma or GED is desirable but not required. Application form, fee, references, and personal testimony are all required.

Bible College (Undergraduate Level)
Applicants for Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree programs must have a high school diploma or GED, and have an official transcript sent to CTU. Exceptions are extremely rare; they must be requested and justified in writing, and be approved by the Admissions Department.
All other general requirements are necessary.

Seminary (Graduate Level) – Master’s
All general requirements are necessary. Master’s programs require an acceptable Bachelor’s degree as prerequisite. MA programs require a BA. ThM applicants must have proficiency in Greek.
Any exceptions must be requested and justified in writing and approved by the Admissions Department.

Seminary (Post-Graduate Level) – Doctoral
All general requirements are necessary.

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
A MDiv degree or its equivalent is required as a prerequisite. A “A-B” aver age (3.0) grade point average [GPA] on a 4.0 scale is also required. Also required are at least two years experience in a specific career ministry. A current ministry can serve as the context of advanced ministerial studies, practical appli- cation and development.

Doctor of Biblical Philosophy (PhD)
A MDiv or ThM or their equivalent is required as well as a “A-B” average, demonstrated competence in research and writing, and a thorough knowledge of Biblical truth. Sufficient rationale for pursuing the degree is required.

Doctor of Theology (ThD)
A MDiv or ThM or their equivalent is required, as well as a “A-B” average, demonstrated competence in research and writing, a thorough knowledge of Biblical truth, sufficient rationale for pursuing the degree, and competence in the Biblical languages.

Doctor of Religious Education (EdD)
A MDiv. or its equivalent is required, as well as a “A-B” average, demonstrated competence in research and writing, a thorough knowledge of Biblical truth; also, a sufficient rationale for pursuing the degree and a level of competency in background, knowledge, philosophy and/or experience in Christian Education.

READMISSION

 

What is Accreditation?

In 1869, the faculty of Michigan State University began the accrediting process in the American academic world. The original desire and intent of the accrediting process was simply to unify the nation’s institutions as to the credit hours granted for classroom hours of study, (i.e.) a 45 clock hour course would equate to 3 credit hours, thus allowing transferability from institution to institution.

However, today there are hundreds of “accrediting agencies,” most of which offer no guarantee of academic quality or genuine conservative theological soundness. Conservative Theological University meets or exceeds educational standards as set forth by secular colleges and universities. Conservative Theological University is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. We are also certified by the Council of Private College of America and active member of the Florida Council of Private Colleges. Although accreditation is not necessary or required for a Christian Theological University, we feel that the highest academic standards and ethics are essential. Through careful research and methodical development, we have the finest programs available anywhere in the world. Our graduates are committed, competent, and theologically qualified to minister the Word of God.

Dr. H. R. Kells, professor of higher education at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, conducted a survey of accrediting agencies recognized by the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation. The survey recorded several alarming aspects of the accrediting process. Dr. Kells said, “The accrediting process and the value of being accredited can be severely questioned.” Kells’ survey found that, “accrediting agencies are haphazard.” Dr. Kells further stated that, “the accreditation process is flawed and accreditation serves no useful purpose.” The problem with accreditation can be summed up by just one of Kells’ questions. When asked to comment on the importance of accreditation, not a single respondent believed that accreditation was important in helping place a school’s graduate in employment!

In his book, “How to Pick a Perfect Private School”, Hallow G. Unger stated, “The accreditation idea has taken a firm hold on the nation’s educational system. However, accreditation has only seemed to institutionalize the problems the process was meant to solve.” Why should a conservative theological Christian school want to become entangled with any agency or organization that could dictate its agenda and creed upon its member schools? Why not be obedient to the Biblical mandate for Christians, “Come out from among them, and be ye separate from the world.”

In his book, “How to Pick a Perfect Private School,” Unger said, “Since accreditation means only what an individual’s, or an organization’s, opinion dictates, which precludes any general standard of acceptance, formal accreditation is, for practical purposes, worthless.” Unger further stated, “Having been freed from the confinement of accreditation, a school can establish its own academic standards and concentrate on meeting the approval of parents, students, and employees.” Furthermore, our goal is first, and foremost academically-theologically sound biblical training, through which God is pleased.

Conservative Theological University is content with providing the very best Biblical, theological, academic training through meeting God’s standard of moral, ethical, Biblical absolutes, free from any societal, secular, humanistic, governmental contamination.

The exclusive purpose of Conservative Theological University is the training for the Ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For the education of those in Christian service, accreditation has little or no real value other than dramatically increasing the cost of tuition and becoming a part of the secular world’s value system. C.T.U. has chosen certification via The Council of Private Colleges of America, which exceeds other standards.

Analysis of the Process

An accrediting association is an organization designed to set-up criteria for judging the quality of training offered by an educational institution, determines the extent to which the institution meets these criteria, and publishes a list of the institutions found to be of acceptable quality. Member institutions voluntarily join, pay membership dues, often in excess of $2,000 to $10,000 and up, annually, depending on student body size, and agrees to meet the criteria for holding membership as defined by that accrediting association.

There are only six regional accrediting associations recognized by the United States Department of Education. These associations evaluate a college or seminary on such items as educational objectives and outcomes, educational programs, admissions policies, personnel, services, institutional study, training, and experience of the instructional faculty, financial stability and library resources. In recent years, we find an eroding public confidence in the process of accreditation. George Arnstein’s writing in Phi Delta Kappa says, “Accreditation is central in American post secondary education, but it is neither essential nor reliable as an indicator of quality“.

Christians are commanded in Scripture not to be unequally yoked together with unbelievers (II Cor. 6:14). Therefore, it is impossible for a Christian institution to obey the Lord and voluntarily align itself with an accreditation association where unsaved men and women sit as “peer reviewers” on the purpose, philosophy, objectives, and theological doctrinal programs being taught or carried out by the Christian institution.

There are those who think Christian institutions and organizations should have a Christian organization or association to police the educational standards and policies of Christian schools, however as stated by Dr. Bob Jones III, “A cursory knowledge of church history will reveal that …such efforts result in religious TOTALITARIANISM in the religious hierarchy of control which is intolerable to any school owing its conscience to the Lord Jesus Christ”. Is it possible for a Christian School to maintain high educational quality and scriptural studies without holding membership in an accrediting institution? Can its graduate serve our Lord in the Ministry around the world with integrity and skill? The unequivocal answer is Yes! For many years C.T.U. has had the privilege of training men and women of God in the Scriptures, equipping them to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thousands of C.T.U. students and graduates proudly minister the Gospel worldwide.

It is essential for C.T.U. to maintain unanimity of doctrinal position, purpose and purity and truly fundamental central Biblicist approach to Christianity in all of the administration and faculty. Thus the administration must maintain control of the faculty, curriculum, and biblical-theological purity without being subjected to intervention and pressures of committees who are not Born-again Christians who fail to understand our unique emphasis on scriptural purity, theological freedom and ministry training goals. Yes, you as prospective students should be concerned about the accreditation of the Christian College or seminary you plan to attend. The question that is so VITAL, “Has the institution surrendered itself into the hands of the unsaved system of the world who will attempt to dictate the manner, methods, and materials in which its degree programs are to be carried out?” CONSERVATIVE THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY justly lays claim to Biblical theological, educational purity apart from all secular institutions or liberal arts schools that happen to have a department of religion. Our graduates are equipped in the Word of God to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Affiliations-Certification

Conservative Theological University is “certified” by the Council of Private College of America and is a CERTIFIED MEMBER of the Florida Council of Private Colleges, Inc. (F.C.P.C.) which is a peer review educational certification agency which represents its member independent colleges and universities before any governmental and/or educational agency. Conservative Theological University has voluntarily and without reservation submitted to the F.C.P.C. and C.P.C.A. for a thorough and rigorous review team examination. The F.C.P.C. provides experienced, professional educational quality peer review of the faculty, academic curriculum, and course development, both on campus and distant learning processes and procedures as well as a complete on site review of campus operations, catalog, brochures, advertisement, matriculation forms, institutional financials, student records and transcripts to meet or exceed all standards of excellence of C.P.C.A. and the F.C.P.C. The C.P.C.A. and F.C.P.C. also reviews and evaluates the institution’s web site. Furthermore, F.C.P.C. conducts interviews with past and present students to determine that the educational learning experience provided has achieved true academic professional learning in keeping with the educational standards of excellence that equals or exceeds the F.C.P.C. and C.P.C.A. standards. F.C.P.C. and C.P.C.A. standards exceed all the minimum standards of the State of Florida. For verification of all F.C.P.C. and C.P.C.A. standards and a listing or affiliate and certified member schools, go to www.FCPC.INFO. C.T.U. also meets or exceeds the minimum standards for the State Boards of Education nationally.

…..Our campus bookstore has in stock thousands of volumes, including the finest commentaries, Bibles, Greek, and Hebrew word studies, and books on theology and doctrinal subjects.

…..We stock all of the textbooks required for each of the courses of study on every academic level from undergraduate through the doctoral programs. (sample-partial list):

• All of the Dr. Jay Adams’ Christian Counseling texts
• Evangelism-Missions-Church Administration
• Bible Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, etc.
• Eschatology, O.T. and N.T. Survey
• Commentaries on every Bible book
• Many texts for Christian education
• Variety of texts for hermeneutics
• Many texts on apologetics
• Church Leadership text
• Cults, world religions
• Greek word studies
• Strong’s Concordance
• Biblical geography
• Biographies
• Church history
• Things to come
• Current events
• Fiction, Christian living, more
• Thousands of titles in stock

The Conservative Theological University Campus Bookstore will ship books anywhere in the world. Visit the C.TU. Bookstore Online.

FUTURE ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC BUILDING

We have seen the hand of God upon the ministry of C.T.U. over the years. The Board of Regents, through the vision and direction of Dr. Gene A. Youngblood, Founder-President, determined the necessity of embarking on a major development project. Within the next few years, we will build a 41,200 sq. ft. administrative, classroom and faculty building. This building will have a cafetorium for lunches and lectures, professors’ offices, classrooms, library, bookstore, and all executive offices for CTU. The Regents determined that this building should be named Youngblood Hall after the Founder-President, Dr. Gene A. Youngblood.

FACILITIES

C.T.U. has a ten-acre campus at 12021 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville Florida. We also have, in the same facilities, the First Conservative Baptist Church providing space for classrooms, offices, library and book services. There is also a kitchen, dining hall, chapel, and computer lab. Plenty of parking is available as well. Plans already exist for future growth and expansion.

C.T.U. has modern climate control classrooms, and adequate furnishings, audio-visual equipment, and many teaching/learning aids. Its library has significant research resources. The campus bookstore makes available all texts, Bibles, and other books for students, and is open to the public. Also, there are many restaurants nearby. Snacks are available in the lunchroom during break times, when classes are in session.

LOCATION

C.T.U. is conveniently located in South Jacksonville, in a community called Mandarin, at 12021 Old St. Augustine Road, just one mile south of I-295 and 3.4 miles north of I-95. This interstate loop connects with I-10 from the west and I-95 from the north and south. The area is also served by U.S. Highways 1, 17, 23, and 301.

Jacksonville is accessible by air at the Jacksonville International Airport, by train through the Amtrak station, and by bus through the city terminal downtown, and the Greyhound terminal.

Jacksonville is a major southeastern city with a population of over one million and a geographical area larger than any U.S. city. The “Bold New City of the South” has tremendous potential and room for growth, and it has much to offer students, families and Christian workers.

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE

C.T.U. has a complete Christian bookstore on campus. Students, both internal and external, will find every book needed for all course work in the campus bookstore. Enrolled students are invited to apply for your own personal student bookstore discount card. (Click here to shop Campus Bookstore)

LIBRARY

For the on campus study and research convenience of each student, C.T.U. has a growing theological library with commentaries, histories, and word study texts, as well as textbooks covering almost every spectrum of Bible study. The library books, however, are for on-campus use only, not for non-enrolled students. We also provide enrolled students (on-campus) with access to libraries worldwide via the Internet.

HOUSING

C.T.U. currently has no student housing of its own available. However, Jacksonville has every conceivable type of housing in all price ranges. Houses and apartments are more reasonable that in most major cities. Many neighborhoods and communities within the city are actually like small towns. There are approximately 5,000 apartments and condos surrounding our campus.

EMPLOYMENT

Jacksonville, with a population of over one million people is a major business hub of banking, communication, distribution, education, insurance, manufacturing, medicine, shipping, tourism, wholesaling, and the U.S. Navy. Also, the area has a significant percentage of born-again Christians and Bible believing churches. There is therefore great opportunity to find both ministry and secular work.

EDUCATION

Jacksonville provides many excellent opportunities for learning. It is the home of Edward Waters College, Florida Community College of Jacksonville, Jacksonville University, Jones College,

Trinity Baptist College, the University of North Florida, and extensions of several other universities. There are a number of vocational, technical and business schools. Also, there are many Christian day schools.

CULTURE

The city has its own symphony orchestra, ballet company, national football league, theaters, art galleries, museums, zoo, and many concerts and special events.

RECREATION

The area provides many wholesome and enjoyable opportunities: the beach, inland waterways, boating, fishing, hunting, parks, special sites, attractions, golf, tennis, collegiate and professional sports, and other special events. In short, Jacksonville is a wonderful place to serve God, live, work, worship, and study.

BIBLICALLY BASED

Conservative Theological University stands firmly upon the belief in the Divinely inspired, inerrant, plenary, infallible Holy Scriptures – Old and New Testaments, and their relevancy for our age as the Final Authority in all Doctrine, Faith, and Practice. Distinctively Biblical in its foundation, the Programs of Study and Ministry Training of C.T.U. are designed with the prevailing emphasis upon the eternal Living Word of God.

PRACTICAL IN TRAINING

Governed by the Principles of the Word and in keeping with the vision of our mission, C.T.U. strives to inculcate a creative and practical “real life” design to ministry training and Bible teaching. This philosophy is reflected in our programs of study and intrinsic methodologies on every level. The degree programs offered through Conservative Theological University are for the sole purpose of providing professional, academic, Biblically sound training for men and women for the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

TRANS-DENOMINATIONAL

With our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ as our One and Only Head, and His Word as our Final Authority, Conservative Theological University is trans-denominational in its student body and ministry. Theologically and doctrinally, Conservative Theological University is Baptistic, but, accepts students who are in agreement with our doctrinal statement regardless of denominational affiliation. Please see our Statement of Faith page.

TECHNICALLY ADVANCED

Realizing the opportunities the Lord has afforded this generation in tools for ministry, Conservative Theological University provides hands-on-training in many of the technically advanced skills in computers and media communications with their practical ministry applications.

ACADEMIC IN APPROACH

Many institutions of our century are relaxing the academic standards. Some institutions currently offer credit with little in the way of serious study, research or testing of the student’s level or depth of subject knowledge. Conservative Theological University retains the standards and rigors of academic-Biblical attainment for the completion of each degree program.

DISPENSATIONAL IN INTERPRETATION

Guided by the literal, historical, grammatical interpretation of Scripture, we believe the Bible must be interpreted from a dispensational perspective. The Church is NOT spiritual Israel and Israel is NOT the Church. The Scripture is NOT to be viewed allegorically unless the text in context directs thus.

“Go Ye Therefore, and Teach all Nations”

• The mission of Conservative Theological University is to make academically sound, fundamentally Biblical education, and realistically practical training in the truth of God’s Word accessible worldwide.
• This vision includes both the areas of thorough Bible knowledge as well as ministry skills development through on-campus (internal) and off-campus (external) programs of study, including online, video, audio, and video streaming (virtual classroom).
• Our purpose is that our students may, by the grace of God, become more effective in their walk, witness, and work in their chosen field of ministry for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Conservative Theological University, in both the undergraduate and graduate programs, provides spiritual, academic, intellectual, and professional training for a variety of fields of vocational ministry.
• The students graduating with either an undergraduate or graduate degree from Conservative Theological University in Bible, Theology, Missions, Christian Education, Christian Counseling, Evangelism, Pastoral Ministries, as well as a variety of other professional focuses, are well-equipped to face vocational ministry demands. All programs of studies are designed to blend an emphasis on the inspired, inerrant Word of God with the development of ministry skills, and a conservative, theological approach to vocational ministry. Conservative Theological University trains men and women for the ministry of the Word of God or other religious vocations.