Standards of Accreditation
Eligibility Criteria
To ensure quality theological education and accreditation, all applicant institutions must meet the following criteria:
Mission and Purpose
The institution must have a clear and compelling mission statement that drives its goals, objectives, and academic programs.
Resource Adequacy
The institution must have a well-resourced library, adequate facilities, and up-to-date technology to support student learning.
Student Support Services
The institution must provide a range of services, including academic advising, counseling, and career guidance, to support student success.
Ethical Guidelines
Adhere to ethical guidelines and best practices in theological education, including integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of institutional operations.
Commitment to Biblical Education
The institution must demonstrate a commitment to providing education rooted in biblical principles and teachings.
Academic Standards
The institution must maintain rigorous academic standards, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education in theology and related fields.
Faculty Qualifications
The institution must employ faculty members who are highly qualified and knowledgeable in their respective areas of expertise, particularly in biblical studies and theology.
Curriculum
The institution must offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers a range of topics relevant to biblical education, including biblical studies, theology, church history, and practical ministry.
Institutional Integrity
The institution must operate with integrity and adhere to ethical standards in all aspects of its operations, including governance, finance, and administration.
Annual Report
Submit an annual report detailing the institution’s activities, accomplishments, and challenges. This report helps the IABE assess the ongoing commitment to academic excellence and theological integrity.
Faith Statement
Provide a comprehensive Statement of Faith that aligns with the core principles of the IABE. This statement should articulate the theological beliefs and values upheld by the institution.
To ensure quality theological education and accreditation, all applicant institutions must meet the following criteria:
- Mission and Purpose: The institution must have a clear and compelling mission statement that drives its goals, objectives, and academic programs.
- Resource Adequacy: The institution must have a well-resourced library, adequate facilities, and up-to-date technology to support student learning.
- Student Support Services: The institution must provide a range of services, including academic advising, counseling, and career guidance, to support student success.
- Ethical Guidelines: Adhere to ethical guidelines and best practices in theological education, including integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of institutional operations.
- Commitment to Biblical Education: The institution must demonstrate a commitment to providing education rooted in biblical principles and teachings.
- Academic Standards: The institution must maintain rigorous academic standards, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education in theology and related fields.
- Faculty Qualifications: The institution must employ faculty members who are highly qualified and knowledgeable in their respective areas of expertise, particularly in biblical studies and theology.
- Curriculum: The institution must offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers a range of topics relevant to biblical education, including biblical studies, theology, church history, and practical ministry.
- Institutional Integrity: The institution must operate with integrity and adhere to ethical standards in all aspects of its operations, including governance, finance, and administration.
- Annual Report: Submit an annual report detailing the institution’s activities, accomplishments, and challenges. This report helps the IABE assess the ongoing commitment to academic excellence and theological integrity.
- Faith Statement: Provide a comprehensive Statement of Faith that aligns with the core principles of the IABE. This statement should articulate the theological beliefs and values upheld by the institution.