Evangelia University (EU) is a private institution approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE; www.bppe.ca.gov) under the California Post-Secondary Education Act of 2009. Approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CCR. The School Code of Evangelia University is 1922781. EU’s programs approved by BPPE are as follows: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A.), Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E), Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (M.A.I.C.S.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Doctor of Education in Christian Ministry(Ed.D.), Doctor of Intercultural Studies (D.I.C.S.) and Distance Education of each program (DE).
Evangelia University is accredited by the commission on the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS; 15935 Forest Rd., Forest, Virginia 24551; 434.525.9539) for the following programs: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A.), Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.), Master of Intercultural Studies (M.A.I.C.S.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Doctor of Intercultural Studies (D.I.C.S.) and Distance Education of each program (DE). TRACS is recognized by both the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education.
Evangelia University Graduate School of Theology is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools (www.ats.edu) and is approved to offer the following degrees: Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). The school is also approved to offer comprehensive distance education (half or more of a degree).
The fact that Evangelia University is a full member of TRACS and ATS and is a degree-granting institution approved by BPPE means:
- Evangelia University is an accredited Christian higher education
- Evangelia University is qualified to apply for federal Title IV (student financial aid) participation, although it is currently not a participating member.
- The content of each educational program of Evangelia University can achieve its stated objectives.
- Evangelia University maintains specific written standards for student admissions for each educational program, and those standards are related to the particular educational
- Evangelia University has the facilities, instructional equipment, and materials sufficient to enable students to achieve the educational program’s goals.
- Evangelia University maintains a withdrawal policy and provides
- Evangelia University has properly qualified directors, administrators, and
- Evangelia University is financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments to
- Upon satisfactory completion of an educational program, Evangelia University gives students a document signifying the degree or diploma awarded.
- Adequate records and standard transcripts are maintained and are available to
- Evangelia University is maintained and operated in compliance with this chapter and all other applicable ordinances and laws.
As a full member of TRACS and ATS, Evangelia University has the facilities, financial resources, administrative capabilities, faculty, and other necessary educational expertise and resources to ensure its capability of fulfilling the program or programs for enrolled students to the rigorous academic standards of these accrediting agencies.
