Academic Recognition

Northwest Presbytery and General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church

Western Reformed Seminary is an approved agency of the Northwest Presbytery and General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church for the training of its ministers and laymen. – www.bpc.org

Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries (ARTS)

Western Reformed Seminary is a full member of the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries (ARTS). Full membership in this organization is limited to those seminaries that have undergone a thorough peer review by the other members of the Association. While ARTS has not yet sought recognition from the federal Department of Education, it judges its members by similar standards as those required by accrediting agencies that are so recognized. ARTS certifies the quality and standards of its member seminaries to be of high academic quality and to be in agreement with the biblical, Reformed faith. Since ARTS is not yet recognized by the Department of Education, transfer of WRS credits to other institutions is at the discretion of the receiving institution. – www.artseminaries.org

Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board’s State Approving Agency (HECB/SAA)

Veterans eligible for the G.I. Bill may study and receive government benefits for selected academic programs taken at WRS. Western Reformed Seminary’s academic programs of study are approved by the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board’s State Approving Agency (HECB/SAA) for enrollment of persons eligible to receive educational benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U. S. Code.

U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement

WRS is also recognized by the U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement as an academic school approved for issuing F-1 student visa applications. Also, the Federal I.R.S. has granted the non-profit status, thus making all contributions to the Seminary tax-deductible. – www.ice.gov

National Association of Nouthetic Counselors

WRS is recognized by the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors for preparing candidates for certification through NANC. – www.nanc.org

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

WRS also is recognized by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Courses taken at WRS may be used to satisfy the biblical studies requirement to gain or maintain ACSI certification for Christian teachers. – www.acsi.org