ACCREDITATION


CORS Accreditation

Christ Our Redeemer Seminary is committed to providing authentic, rigorous theological education that prepares servant-hearted leaders for gospel ministry. As part of this commitment, CORS is institutionally accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries (ARTS) Commission on Accreditation (ARTS-COA), an institutional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).


Christ Our Redeemer Seminary's accreditation through ARTS confirms that our graduates receive an education that meets ARTS academic standards. This process demonstrates our commitment to:

  • Continuous improvement in educational quality
  • Transparency in institutional operations
  • Accountability to external oversight
  • Recognition within the broader theological education community


Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries

ARTS was established in 1999 to provide a professional and accrediting organization dedicated to theological education in the Reformed Evangelical tradition. The mission of ARTS is to preserve and advance the academic quality and accountability of institutions committed to educating students in the tenets of Reformed theology. As an accrediting agency, ARTS is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for the following scope of accreditation:

ARTS Commission on Accreditation accredits United States-based institutions and other locations as determined by the Commission on Accreditation, which offer baccalaureate and/or graduate degrees in fields aimed at preparing students for Christian service and ministry through biblical and theological studies of Reformed traditions. (2024)


Why This Matters for Your Ministry Preparation

CORS pursues continuous institutional improvement as part of its commitment to meeting the highest standards of ministry preparation. As a potential student, choosing a legitimate theological institution is crucial for several reasons:

  • Some organizations are diploma mills–fraudulent organizations that offer academic credentials with little or no legitimate educational requirement. Such organizations require minimal or no coursework for degree completion, lack qualified faculty with appropriate academic credentials, charge substantial fees for worthless certificates or degrees, use fake accrediting bodies with official-sounding names, and can mislead students about degree recognition and career prospects.
  • Academic Integrity: Authentic theological education requires rigorous engagement with Scripture, church history, systematic theology, and practical ministry skills. 
  • Professional Recognition: Accreditation may assist employers, denominations, and educational institutions in evaluating a degree; each receiving organization independently determines recognition, transfer, or acceptance.
  • Ethical Foundation: Ministry leaders must model integrity in all areas of life. Studying at a legitimate institution lays an important ethical foundation for pastoral leadership.
  • Congregational Trust: Churches and ministry organizations increasingly verify the educational credentials of potential leaders. A degree from a diploma mill can permanently damage your reputation and ministry effectiveness.


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Educational Effectiveness & Quality

For our degree programs, CORS has established student learning outcomes (Program Learning Outcomes) along with means for assessment and criteria for success. These are assessed using both direct and indirect measures to demonstrate the extent to which these outcomes are achieved. Download our Statement of Educational Effectiveness.



Contact Information

For questions about our academic programs, accreditation status, or how to verify legitimate theological education, please contact us at info@christourredeemer.org.