Cross Life School of Divinity is committed to educational excellence and institutional integrity. We operate under the Cross Life Accreditation Council (CLAC) framework, maintaining rigorous standards equivalent to nationally recognized accrediting agencies.
Cross Life School of Divinity is accredited by the Cross Life Accreditation Council (CLAC), an internal accrediting body established to ensure educational quality and institutional integrity.
CLSD is NOT accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Your investment is protected. When CLSD achieves national accreditation, all prior students will be eligible to have their certificates upgraded to reflect our nationally accredited status—at no additional cost. We maintain complete records of all student achievements specifically for this purpose.
Quality standards documented in the CLAC Standards Manual
Instructors with relevant credentials and ministry experience
Grievance procedures and responsive student services
Commitment to excellence and future national accreditation
The Cross Life Accreditation Council maintains 12 comprehensive standards covering all aspects of institutional operation. Click each standard to learn more.
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Standard XII
Curriculum Design: All courses are developed by qualified faculty with relevant credentials and ministry experience. Each course includes clearly defined learning outcomes, substantive content, varied instructional methods, and rigorous assessments.
Faculty Excellence: Our instructors possess appropriate academic credentials and demonstrated ministry expertise. Faculty engage in ongoing professional development and are evaluated regularly on teaching effectiveness.
Assessment of Learning: We systematically assess student achievement through multiple methods including examinations, research papers, and practical ministry projects.
Truthful Representation: All marketing materials accurately represent our programs, outcomes, and institutional characteristics. We do not make misleading claims about accreditation, career outcomes, or credential recognition.
Fair Treatment: We treat all students, faculty, and staff fairly and without discrimination. Policies are applied consistently, and grievance procedures provide recourse for those who believe they have been treated unfairly.
Transparency: We are forthright about our accreditation status, clearly disclosing that CLSD is accredited by CLAC and not by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
While CLSD credits may not automatically transfer, several accredited Christian colleges and universities have policies for accepting credits from non-accredited institutions. Here are examples of schools that may accept CLSD coursework:
Lynchburg, VA • SACSCOC Accredited
Maintains an "Approved Unaccredited Institutions" list with pre-approved course equivalencies. One of the largest Christian universities accepting non-accredited credits.
Visit WebsiteDallas, TX • ABHE Accredited
Accepts up to 25% of degree units from non-accredited programs. Has formal agreements with several non-accredited ministry schools.
Visit WebsiteKansas City, MO • HLC & ABHE Accredited
Accepts Bible language courses from non-accredited institutions after proficiency exam. Other courses evaluated case-by-case.
Visit WebsiteEllendale, ND • ABHE Accredited
Accepts limited credits from non-accredited institutions after students demonstrate satisfactory academic performance.
Visit WebsiteWinston-Salem, NC • TRACS Accredited
Accepts credits from unaccredited schools on a case-by-case basis. Submit course syllabi for evaluation.
Visit WebsiteLouisville, KY • ATS & SACSCOC Accredited
Considers credits from non-accredited institutions on a case-by-case basis. Submit detailed course documentation for evaluation.
Visit WebsiteImportant Note About Transfer Credits
Transfer credit acceptance is always at the discretion of the receiving institution. We strongly recommend contacting your intended transfer school directly to inquire about their specific policies for accepting credits from non-accredited institutions. CLSD is actively pursuing formal articulation agreements with these and other institutions to create clear transfer pathways for our graduates.
We're committed to transparency. Contact us with any questions about our accreditation status or quality standards.
For questions about CLAC standards, compliance, or accreditation status.
Formal complaint process available
If you have concerns about your educational experience, contact us to initiate the complaint resolution process.