California Theological Seminary is committed to transparency and accountability.
This page provides information on the Seminary’s accreditation status, endorsement,
state exempt status, and student outcomes.
Accreditation Status
CTS holds applicant status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808). Applicant status is a pre-membership status granted to those institutions that meet the ABHE Conditions of Eligibility and that possess such qualities as may provide a basis for achieving candidate status within five years.
Endorsement
CTS is endorsed by the Alliance of Christian Higher Education of the General Council of the Assemblies of God, Springfield, Missouri, and the Koran District of the Assemblies of God.
State Exempt Status
CTS is a private, nonprofit religious institution that holds exempt status under California Education Code § 94874(e), as verified by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). The Seminary’s current Verification of Exemption is valid through September 29, 2027.
