ACCREDITATION & AFFILIATIONS
Accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC) - Premier Status
REACCREDITED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Accreditation Certificate
WIKIPEDIA LINK TO RECOGNIZED ACCREDITING AGENCIES: ASIC is included in the global list of recognized higher education accreditation organizations on Wikipedia.
COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNITION OF ASIC AS A RECOGNIZED GOVERNMENT ACCREDITING AGENCY
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) serves its members, students, and society through advocacy for the value and independence of accreditation, recognition of accrediting organizations and commitment to quality in higher education.
"West Coast Bible College & Seminary is accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). The college has earned Premier status with ASIC for its commendable areas of operation. ASIC accreditation helps students and parents make a more informed choice and will also help a school, college, university, training provider or distance education provider, demonstrate to the international student body that they are a high-quality institution.
ASIC is recognized by UKVI in UK, is a member of the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in USA and is listed in their International Directory, is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation), are affiliates of ENQA (European Network for Quality Assurance) and are institutional members of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network)".
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CONTEXTUALIZED PARTNERSHIP WITH KAIROS UNIVERSITY
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KAIROS UNIVERSITY: West Coast Bible College & Seminary is a contextualization partner of Kairos University (www.kairos.edu). We provide local mentors, learning resources, and support Kairos students. This partnership creates a path for past, current, and future WCBCS students to seek admission into Kairos University to pursue an accredited Bachelor of Arts degree while staying connected to WCBCS. It's a Kingdom-collaborative partnership!
KAIROS UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION: Kairos University holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and national accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Both accrediting agencies are recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education (CHEA) and are widely recognized and highly respected globally.
Email (info@westcoastbible.org) or call us (972-357-0536) for more information about how you can use your WCBCS studies to earn a regionally-accredited degree through Kairos University.
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL #1 (RYAN N.): "I am so thankful for West Coast Bible College and their continuing effort to make quality education affordable. Through their partnership with Kairos University, I was able to earn an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Christian Thought & Education in under 4 years! My experience with WCBCS has opened doors that I never thought possible. Thanks to this accredited partnership, I was accepted into a graduate program at Harvard Business School and have seen God open numerous opportunities that weren't previously possible without a degree. I was never great at schoolwork, but I found WCBCS' new learning management system to be beautifully organized and easy to understand. Thanks to this new system, I was able to maintain a 4.0 GPA for the first time in my life while balancing time with my family as we brought our first daughter into the world. My time with Dr. Harrison, Dr. Condly, and the rest of the WCBCS Staff has changed my life. God bless all of you!"
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL #2 (SAMANTHA R.): “The BA program helped me with having an accredited degree to be able to get my Arkansas Non-Traditional Teaching License. I have been able to further myself and get my foot in the door at places I couldn't have without this degree. The process was easy. Both Kairos and West Coast were very responsive and even helped when my time frame became stretched thin. I enjoyed this program and would recommend it to others that have gone through West Coast.”
COLLABORATION
WCBCS has joined Kairos’ global network.
WCBCS HOLDS QISAN MEMBERSHIP
WCBCS is a member of the Quality International Study Abroad Network, QISAN. The Quality International Study Abroad Network mission is to enable the highest standards of working practice for Educational Institutions and the Agents who serve both them and a vast range of International Students. View the QISAN Letter and Qisan Certificate.
AUTHORIZATION
Tax-Exempt Status & Authorization To Operate
West Coast Bible College & Seminary is a ministry of Victorious Life Ministries headquartered in Waco, TX.
West Coast Bible College & Seminary received a renewed letter of authorization to operate in the state of Texas and to offer degrees in religious studies from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on September 23, 2020.
West Coast Bible College & Seminary has obtained authorization from the Texas Workforce Commission to operate in the state of Texas.
CREDIBILITY
We've been asked the question, "Does a degree from West Coast Bible College & Seminary have credibility?" In assessing the credibility of any institution, we suggest that you review the experience and education members of the organization. A ministry degree from WCBCS has been recognized by many churches, denominations, other colleges, universities, seminaries, and ministries. Additionally, we are constantly seeing new ways to develop partnerships. memberships, and affiliations which continue to enhance our credibility. As you assess credibility, you should always beware of colleges whose professors’ terminal degrees are awarded from their institution.
Our professors possess degrees from:
*Baylor University
*Gordon Conwell Seminary
*Houston Graduate School of Theology
*Liberty University
*Luther Rice Seminary
*Marquette University
*Oral Roberts University
*Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
*Southern Methodist University
*Southwestern Assemblies of God University
*Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
*Texas Christian University
*Texas Tech University
*University of Southern California
*University of Texas - San Antonio
If you have any questions regarding whether or not a WCBCS degree meets your needs, give us a call or ask your employer or denominational leaders to check us out in advance. Our desire is to make sure that your education meets your life needs and goals!
SOUTH AFRICA
West Coast Bible College & Seminary no longer has a presence in South Africa, as we have chosen to focus all of our training efforts 100% online from the US. We will continue offer training seminars in the future, but those seminars will only be conducted by President Harrison and Dr. Condly.