REGISTRATION/ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The Church of God by Faith Theological Institute (CTI) is registered under Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes and Rule 6E-5.001. of the Commission of Independent Christian Education by the State of Florida Department of Education. For verification of the following statement, please click on this link.. CTI is also registered as an Independent Christian College with the United States Federal Government. 
 
CTI is accredited by the American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutes (AAATI) which “offers accreditation for Christian Seminaries, Bible Colleges, and Institutes who distinguish themselves through a number of high standards in regard to ethics and educational excellence. Some of these distinctions are as follows: 1) Legal operation through appropriate governmental authorization, 2) Having an educationally credentialed and validated faculty, 3) Offering sound and substantial Theological programs, and 4) Possessing professional processes and procedures.”  CTI is listed in the AAATI members directory found here.  
 
Over the years, hundreds of candidates have been consecrated and ordained in a variety of areas including Christian ministry, teaching, evangelism, and pastoral training. Our pending Master’s and Chaplaincy programs are scheduled to start January 2022. Our most important objective is to prepare men and women to advance the Word of God.
 
THE AMERICAN ACCREDITING ASSOCIATION OF THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTIONS IS A CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL AGENCY AND IS THUS NOT RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS AN APPROVED ACCEDITED AGENCY. THEREFORE, IF YOU ENROLL IN THIS INSTITUTION, YOU MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR TITLE IV FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, STATE STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, OR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. IN ADDITION, CREDITS EARNED AT THIS INSTITUTION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR TRANSFER TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION, AND MAY NOT BE RECOGNIZED BY EMPLOYERS.