Master's has achieved certification with the Council of Private Colleges of America.  More

Master's is a Higher Education Member of the Association of Christian Continuing Education Schools and Seminaries (ACCESS).

Master's has achieved affiliated status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education (a USDE recognized agency). As such, we participates in and contribute to collegial and professional development activities of the Association. Our affiliate status does not, however, constitute, imply or presume ABHE accredited status at present or in the future.

ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS

Institutional Partner with Columbia Southern University.  CSU is the exclusive provider of the General Education, and integrated courses for the Bachelor and Master's of Christian Administration and Management.

Institutional Partner with California Coast University.  CCU is the exclusive provider of the integrated courses for the Master of Religious Education degree.

STATUS IN OUR HOME STATE
Indiana:  Master's International School of Divinity, founded in 1999, is domiciled in the State of Indiana, and operates as an exempt religious institution of higher learning in accordance with exclusion IC-20-12-76-9.

STATUS IN ADDITIONAL STATES
Master's serves students in all of the fifty United States and sixty-nine other world areas.  However, in order to hold on-site for-credit academic seminars in states other than Indiana, Master's has sought out the following states because of their strategic geographical location, and has officially complied with the requirements of each.  There is no common system among the states, and therefore, you will notice varying levels of status based upon the requirements of the state.

Alabama - “Master’s has been granted authorization by the State of Alabama under Title 16-5-10 (14), Code of Alabama (1975) to offer certificates, diplomas, and select non-academic degree associate programs."   Alabama residents interested in academic programs other than those listed are encouraged to contact the Admissions Department directly (1-800-933-1445 or request@mdivs.edu).

Colorado -  Master's has been granted authorization by the State of Colorado under Title 23, Article 2, Section 101 ET SEQ., C.R.S (July 2004).

California - Master's has been assured of  the privilege to conduct academic seminars in the State of California.  This assurance is not the same as the status in the other states where Master's has standing.  It reflects only that Master's has made certain of this privilege through official contact with the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.

Florida - The Florida Commission for Independent Education accepted Master's application for compliance with Section 1005.061(1), Florida Statutes pursuant to religious institutions, and has determined that Master's "has met the requirements of state law and is not subject to governmental oversight." (May 2007).

Kentucky - Master's has been assured of  the privilege to conduct academic seminars in the State of Kentucky.  This assurance is not the same as the status in the other states where Master's has standing.  It reflects only that Master's has made certain of this privilege through official contact with the Kentucky Commission of Higher Education.

Missouri- The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education has accepted Master’s application for compliance with Subsection 173.616.2 RSMo pursuant to religions institutions and has determined that Master’s meet the requirements for exemption subject to annual verification (November 2007).

Oregon - Master's has satisfied the conditions for achievement of Religious Exempt status, and has been granted legal authority to issue degrees bearing religious titles at the bachelor and masters level (March 2006).  Oregon residents interested in doctoral programs are encouraged to contact the Admissions Department directly (1-800-933-1445 or request@mdivs.edu).

Texas - Masters has been granted exemption "under the Texas Education Code, Section 132.002 (a)(2), as a non-profit school that is owned, operated and conducted by a bona-fide religious organization that does not own property in the State of Texas." (March 2008).

Virginia - Master's has met the requirements for Religious Exempt status, and is authorized to issue degrees bearing religious titles (May 2007).  "Pursuant to 8 VAC 40-31-50, Master's International School of Divinity is exempt from Council's regulations for a period of five years [until May 8, 2012]."
 

LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS International Association of Biblical Counselors. Acts International Institutes. Gateway Biblical Counseling and Training Center The Bible Translation and Exegesis Institute of America Heartbeat International's ConCert Training Program Abortion Recovery International Network The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) Good Seeds Pastoral Continuing Education Center, Seoul, South Korea Jerusalem Institute for Biblical Exploration Intercollegiate Academic Acceptance Master's has formal agreements with several faith-based institutions of higher learning regarding the acceptance of credits and degrees, and friendly relations with more than ninety others.  Names of these institutions are available upon request. Individuals seeking to earn a degree not offered at Master's, or graduates desiring to earn their next degree at a school other than Master's will be referred to one of the above institutions. NOTE:  All academic institutions, including Master's, retain the right to accept or decline credits and degrees.  Among legitimate institutions of higher learning there may be likelihood, but no absolute guarantee of credit or degree acceptance.   Information for Church Boards Missions Agencies, Committees

ENDORSEMENTS Biblical Studies Courses Accepted for Certification Requirements by: >The Association of Christian Schools International Biblical Counseling Programs Endorsed by: >The Southern Baptist Association of Biblical Counselors >Pure Life Ministries Life Issues Degree Program Endorsed by: >The Life Issues Institute, Inc. > Right to Life of Vanderburgh County, Indiana > Heartbeat International Life Issues Degree Program Networking with: > Abortion Recovery International Network Christian Leadership and Management Program Endorsed by: >Mission Management & Consultants, LLC Degree Programs Endorsed by: >Living in Christ Ministries Endorsement for the Promotion of Biblical Creation Apologetics With: >Creationism.org >Creation Resource Foundation >Creation Science Association of Quebec >Creation Illustrated Endorsements Also Come from Staff, Faculty, Students and Alumni: >Staff and Faculty >Graduate Testimonials >Student and Graduate Testimonials >Seminar Student Testimonials >Alumni Ministry Links >Books Written by Alumni and Faculty   Master's is a member of the Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program.

More on C.P.C.A.    We recognize and honor the value of legitimate academic and institutional peer review. For this reason, Master's has achieved certification with the Council of Private Colleges of America.

Since certification is a rather new option for Theological Distance Education institutions, and different from accreditation, it may be helpful to visit the above link after reading the following brief explanation.

The mission of the CPCA is to serve private faith based educational institutions through quality standards and practices. The purpose of the CPCA is to promote quality faith based education, and provide support services for faith based educational institutions to accomplish their individual purpose and mission. The CPCA represents member faith based educational institutions before government or other educational agencies, and provides certification to member faith based educational institutions through quality peer review and onsite certification visits verifying CPCA standards.

In addition, appreciating the value of USDE recognized accrediting agencies, Master's has achieved affiliated status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education (a USDE recognized agency). As such, we participates in and contribute to collegial and professional development activities of the Association. Our affiliate status does not, however, constitute, imply or presume ABHE accredited status at present or in the future.