TNARS Recognition/Affiliation

Recognition/Affiliation

The following schools accept TNARS credits for transfer*

Sangre de Cristo Seminary (ARTS Accredited)
Miami International Seminary
Cummins Memorial Theological Seminary (Accredited by the Commission of Theological Education of the Reformed Episcopal Church)
FAREL Reformed Theological Seminary (ARTS Accredited)
Western Reformed Seminary (ARTS Accredited)
New Geneva Theological Seminary (ARTS Accredited)
Biblical Seminary (Regionally Accredited and Accredited by the ATS)

* Transfer credits are determined on a case-by-case basis. This is the standard procedure for most universities in accepting credit transfers.

TNARS education is accepted in the following denominations

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference - The CCCC encourages their ministerial students to get their education through TNARS.
Christian Reformed Church - Congo - TNARS is an official seminary of the CRCC.
Diaspora Reformed Church (India) - TNARS is an official seminary of the DRC.
Presbyteries in the Orthodox Presyterian Church (OPC) permit graduates of TNARS to undergo trials for licensing and ordination**.
Presbyteries in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) permit graduates of TNARS to undergo trials for licensing and ordination**.
Presbyteries in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) permit graduates of TNARS to undergo trials for licensing and ordination**.
International Fellowship of Evangelical House Churches (IFEHC) - TNARS is an official seminary of the IFEHC.

** Does not constitute an official endorsement.

TNARS is affiliated with the following institutions

World Reformed Fellowship - Organizational member.
Faith of Christ Ministries (India)
Equipping Pastors International (EPI) - TNARS and EPI have agreed to partner in reaching communities that EPI ministers to with solid Reformed educational programs.
Third Millennium Ministries - TNARS is a "Friend of IIIM"
Westminster Fellowship - Member
Reformed Theology Institute - Partner
The Association for Theological Field Education (ATFE) - Institutional member (ATFE is not an accreditor. ATFE is an affiliate of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) )
The Association of Classical & Christian Schools - College member

Misc. Recognition

The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) - Accepts college credits for biblical studies from TNARS for their teacher certification.
The Evangelical Reformed Council on Academics (ERCA) - Recognizes TNARS as a quality Reformed Christian educational institution.

TNARS is recommended and/or endorsed by the following

Dr. John Frame (Dr. Frame's Bio)

The internet age has opened up new possibilities for theological education. While the traditional seminary continues to play an important role, bringing students together in a community with Christian scholars, there are exciting alternatives for those who for financial or other reasons cannot enter a formal academic program. Seminary level courses are now offered for free on the internet. One source of such courses I am pleased to recommend is The North American Reformed Seminary. Their material is Reformed and high quality. It is a useful source of continuing education for church officers and lay people alike, and it can be used in conjunction with church supervision to prepare people for ministry.

Dr. Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr. (Dr. Gentry's Bio)

I am excited to learn about the worthwhile educational endeavor of The North American Reformed Seminary. Unfortunately, the modern evangelical church is suffering a serious decline in biblical and theological understanding. This is largely due to a general lack of concern for in-depth, exegetical preaching from the pulpit and sound, comprehensive teaching in the Sunday school classrooms. We have sold our birthright for a mess of pottage. With TNARS' new, free program of Reformed instruction I am hopeful that a growing number of Christians will be able to greatly strengthen their understanding of God's word.

Mark Ryan

Whether in L'Abri or in the pastorate, I continue to meet many who desire greater biblical and theological grounding in order to better understand and engage their educational and vocational life. Frequently these same folk who have thought about seminary are held back by two significant considerations: the cost of completing further education and the sense of calling that they have to their chosen field of study and/or present employment. Given how well The North American Reformed Seminary addresses both of these considerations, I am happy to recommend its courses of study and endorse its Reformed and evangelical commitments. Not only is TNARS free of charge, but its mission statement and academic structure mean that students, regardless of where they are located; and those already active in the work force; and even retirees too(!), can now pursue a scripturally focused, seminary level education that doesnʼt involve relocating or dropping out of present commitments but which will enable them to serve from a Kingdom perspective wherever they are. Thank you TNARS!

Rev. Mark Ryan
Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship (St.Louis, MO);
North American Representative, Grace Theological
College (Auckland, NZ);
and former Director, L'Abri Fellowship (British
Columbia, Canada)

NiceneCouncil & The Apologetics Group (About NiceneCouncil / About The Apologetics Group)

The North American Reformed Seminary is truly a Godsent. Many seminaries today which claim to teach Reformed theology use the word ‘Reformed’ but have redefined or diluted the meaning. Not these folks. They are committed to God’s Word and the great volume of literature handed down by the once uncompromising church.

Jerry Johnson, M.A.C.S., M. Phil.
President, NiceneCouncil.com & The Apologetics Group