Accreditation (BPPE/TRACS/ATS)

Evangelia University (EU) is a private institution approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE, www.bppe.ca.gov) under California Post Secondary Education Act of 2009. Approval means that EU meets the minimum standards. School Code of Evangelia University is 1922781. EU’s programs approved by BPPE are as follows: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A.), Master Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Doctor of Education in Christian Ministry (Ed.D.), and Distant Education of the each program (DE).

Evangelia University is accredited by the commission on the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS; 15935 Forest Rd., Forest, Virginia 24551; 434.525.9539) for the following programs: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A.), Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), and Distant Education of the each program (DE). TRACS is recognized by both the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education.

Evangelia University is an Associate Member of the Association of Theological schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) (10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15275-1110; 412.788.6505).

The statement that Evangelia University as a full member of the TRACS and degrees granting institution by BPPE means

  • Evangelia University is an accredited Christian Higher Education institution by the TRACS.
  • Evangelia University is eligible for Federal Student Aid program, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
  • The content of each educational program of Evangelia University can achieve its stated objectives.
  • Evangelia University maintains specific written standards for student admissions for each educational program and those standards are related to the particular educational program.
  • Evangelia University has the facilities, instructional equipment, and materials sufficient for enabling students to achieve the educational program’s goals.
  • Evangelia University maintains a withdrawal policy and provides refunds.
  • Evangelia University has properly qualified directors, administrators, and faculty.
  • Evangelia University is financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments to students.
  • That, upon satisfactory completion of an educational program, Evangelia University gives students a document signifying the degree or diploma awarded.
  • Adequate records and standard transcripts are maintained and are available to students.
  • Evangelia University is maintained and operated in compliance with this chapter and all other applicable ordinances and laws.
As a full member of TRACS, Evangelia University has the facilities, financial resources, administrative capabilities, faculty, and other necessary educational expertise and resources to ensure its capability of fulfilling the program or programs for enrolled students to the rigorous academic standards of TRACS.