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02/06/2010 - Financial Administrator, Tameka Coleman Hired
We are pleased to welcome our new full-time Financial Administrator, Tameka Coleman, who earned a BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M in 1998. Tameka has over eleven years of Accounting and Finance experience. more ...12/29/2009 - Important News for Spring 2010 Semester
Our fees are changing for spring 2010 semester, but tuition remains the same low price. Please click to read more details. more ...12/12/2009 - Bookkeeper/Office Assistant Position Available
We have an immediate opening for a full-time bookkeeper/office assistant. Must be expert and experienced with QuickBooks, online banking, Excel, and computing generally. Experience with donor ministry, higher education, and/or Apple Macintosh is a significant plus. more ...12/01/2009 - GSOT Business Office Relocation
On Tuesday, 12/1/2009, the seminary moved its business office to 29801 I-45 North, Suite 202, Shenandoah, Texas 77381 from 10200 Grogan's Mill Road, Suite 340, The Woodlands, Texas. The mailing address remains the same: P.O. Box 7477, The Woodlands, Texas 77387-7477. All mail should be sent to the mailing address post office box rather than the business office street address. The phone and fax numbers remain the same.11/13/2009 - GSOT Temporarily Suspending all Doctorate Programs
Grace School of Theology today announced that the accreditation process is progressing in a more expeditious manner than previously anticipated, and the seminary is temporarily suspending all doctorate programs until accreditation of its masters degree programs is obtained. more ...9/02/2009 - Dr. Chris Moody leads tour of Israel and Jordan
Dr. Chris Moody, Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology, will be leading a tour of Israel and Jordan, March 12-23, 2010. Currently, he has room for about 10 more people. more ...8/17/2009 - Greater Houston Area Pastors and Ministry Leaders Luncheon on August 25th at La Madeleine in Market Street in The Woodlands
Grace School of Theology President, Dr. Dave Anderson invites Greater Houston Area pastors and ministry leaders to a complimentary luncheon. Dr. Anderson will provide a brief introduction about the seminary along with fellow professor, Dr. Joe Parle. more ...8/01/2009 - Greater Beaumont Area Pastors Luncheons on July 29th and August 3rd at First Baptist Church Beaumont
Dr. Chris Moody and Dr. Mark Haywood of Grace School of Theology cordially invite pastors in the greater Beaumont area to enjoy a complimentary lunch and time of fellowship. more ...
Grace School of Theology and Accreditation
General Information
Grace School of Theology is diligently working towards accreditation through the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) and intends thereafter to seek accreditation through the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). All of these accrediting agencies are approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Accreditation has many benefits for both educational institutions and students, but it is neither a guaranty nor is it the sole criterion of an excellent education. Every accredited institution was once unaccredited. For example, Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) was founded in 1924 but was not accredited by SACS until 1969, long after the graduation of notables such as Dwight Pentecost, Charles Ryrie, and Chuck Swindoll. DTS was not accredited by ATS until 1994, but its excellent education before then is unassailable.
Current Timeline/Estimate:
Currently, our goal and expectation is to be accredited according to the following schedule:
- Fall 2013 TRACS or ABHE accreditation granted
- Fall 2017 ATS accreditation granted
- Fall 2020 SACS Regional accreditation granted
Affiliations
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GSOT is an affiliate institution of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. As such, it participates in and contributes to collegial and professional development activities of the Association. Affiliate status does not, however, constitute, imply, or presume ABHE accredited status at present or in the future.
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GSOT is also accredited as a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Potential Factors Concerning Students
- Subsequent Degrees: If you graduate and apply for an advanced degree program (e.g., D.Min. or Ph.D.) in another institution before your graduate institution is accredited, then you may be less competitive or unable to enter the advanced degree program. However, this will vary widely depending on the institution with the advanced degree program. Further, if your graduate institution is accredited after you graduate but before you apply for an advanced degree program, generally you will be recognized as having a degree from an accredited institution. Finally, if your graduate institution is accredited after you matriculate but before you graduate, then you will certainly be recognized as having a degree from an accredited institution. Obviously, if you have no interest or plan to immediately apply for an advanced degree program from another institution after earning your initial seminary degree, then this factor does not apply to you.
- Transferability of Credits: Typically, it is easier to transfer credits from an accredited institution than from an unaccredited institution, especially if you are transferring into an accredited institution.
- Scholarships: Some scholarships and tuition reimbursement programs may only cover classes from an accredited institution. If this is an issue for you, you should request a scholarship from the unaccredited institution to match whatever scholarship you might otherwise have for education from an accredited institution.
- Potential Employers: Some institutional employers may require a seminary degree from an accredited institution.