Frequently Asked Questions
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The programs at Yehuda University and Seminary are built on a foundation in principles of academic and educational integrity and faith and include challenging yet practical field-based research, which inspires a balanced integration of faith, living and learning that can enhance your success both personally and professionally in an enriching and self-rewarding way that is pleasing to the Creator.
Throughout your program, you will enjoy engaging podcasts, interesting threaded discussions and thought-provoking videos designed to transform online learning in ways you never imagined possible. You will also enjoy ample opportunities to build lifelong, supportive bonds with classmates and professors.
Yehuda University and Seminary is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world.
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Biblical Higher Education
This Institution strives to provide the highest quality education. Education must have balance in theory and practice, providing the intellectual, practical, and spiritual skills necessary for one to be successful. Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Proverbs 1:1-7; 2 Timothy 2:1-2, 15
Scriptural Authority
This Institution affirms that God has provided absolute truth in Scripture. The Scripture is sufficient for life change and is the framework for historic Biblical teaching. 2 Timothy 3:14-17; 2 Peter 1:3
Glorification of Christ
This Institution has as its standard that one’s purpose is to glorify Christ in all things: in thought, conduct, and motives. Jesus Christ is the standard and value of all things. Philippians 3:7-14; Colossians 1:17; 3:1-17
Biblical Worldview
This Institution believes God’s creation has purpose. That purpose is fulfilled in a person’s total obedience to Jesus Christ, conforming to His image. Romans 8:28-29; Ephesians 4:20-24
Qualified Teaching Faculty
This Institution maximizes its impact on students through faculty members who are professionals. They possess a body of knowledge and skills, have ministry experience, and engage students in learning both inside and outside the classroom. Since faculty serve students who are preparing for ministry, professionalism includes not only the standard expectations of one who teaches in an institution of biblical higher education, but also includes spiritual qualities characteristic of Christian leaders. 1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12; 2 Timothy 2:2
Christ-Centered Curriculum
This Institution makes its students’ personal relationships with Christ the center of curricular and extra-curricular experiences. Students of the present generation need the assurance that there is a God to believe; One who is holy, good, and the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Jesus Christ Himself is the truth; He is the standard and value of all things. Colossians 1:17; 3:1-17; Hebrews 13:8
Strategic Relevance
This Institution prepares those who desire to serve God to fulfill their life goals as they impact society for Jesus Christ. Acts 17:22-24; 1 Corinthians 9: 20-22
Life–long Learning
This Institution educates and challenges students to adopt the value of continued learning that enhances their Christ-centered ministries and marketplace professions. Proverbs 1:5; Philippians 3:13-14; 2 Timothy 2:15
Global Evangelism
This Institution acknowledges that all of mankind is in need of a personal relationship with Christ by faith and commits itself to prepare students to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to evangelize and disciple divergent people groups of the world through the local Body of Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; John 3:16-21; Romans 1:16-17; 2 Timothy 2:1-2, 15; 1 Peter 1:13-25
GOD
We believe in the one ever-living, eternal God: infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes and purpose; and possessing absolute, indivisible deity.
THE BIBLE
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, a divine revelation from God to mankind. We accept the Scriptures as the final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
JESUS CHRIST
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, born of a virgin; that He lived a sinless life, was crucified on Calvary for our sins, and bodily rose from the grave; and that He has been exalted to the throne of God where He is the only mediator between God and mankind. We believe that through His death and life we have personal salvation and power for victorious living.
SALVATION
We believe that all mankind has sinned and stand in need of redemption, which is obtained through the new birth by faith in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Those repenting of sin, being baptized in water by emersion in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and receiving the infilling of the Holy Spirit with biblical evidence in speaking in other tongues, are born again become children of God and heirs with Christ.
THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit is active in the world today convicting mankind of its need for a Savior in Jesus Christ, and, indwells all Believers in the Body of Christ.
THE ECCLESIA (“CALLED OUT ONES”)
We believe the body of Christ has been “called out” of the world to be a habitation of God through the Spirit. As the body of Christ on earth, we offer hope to mankind. The body of Christ is one body made up of many members, diverse in their gifts and calling of the Holy Spirit.
THE SECOND COMING
We believe in the pre-millennial return of Jesus Christ to receive His bride, the ecclesia, unto Himself. At His coming, we believe the dead in Christ will be resurrected from the grave. We believe in Christ’s millennial reign upon the earth.
All degrees at the Yehuda University and Seminary are earned degrees. This is achieved by mandatory coursework that must be completed.
Our courses are available to everyone who meets our entrance requirements. Our courses require comprehensive study and self-discipline as our Bible College is an online and off-site institution.
Bible College transcripts do not always reflect real life experience. Yehuda University and Seminary recognizes life experience which may have been gained through years of work which is ministry related.
Many people have served in ministry positions and have gained a lot of knowledge and experience in their fields, but do not have any formal certificate, Bible College, or degree. Life experience credits can give some of the recognition needed for this service in the work of the Lord.
This acceptance of life credits helps a potential student to accelerate their learning, college experience and enables them to earn a fully accredited degree.
Applicants must have had more than five years in a recognized position in ministry for the Masters and Doctorate degrees.
No degrees can be awarded based purely upon life-experience. Life experience which could include such things as books authored, missions’ trips, classes taught, outreach ministries, ministries within a church, etc., must be documented along with the years they occurred and submitted for evaluation.
All courses that are implemented by Yehuda University and Seminary are accredited by The National Bible College who are authorized to grant Certificates, and to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. National Bible College is an evangelical, faith based, accrediting agencies. National Bible College is a non-governmental accreditation, extended exclusively to private, Christian institutions upon inspection and approval of their programs, operations, and integrity.
National Bible College is a worldwide accreditation agency that honors the separation of church and state, and extends beyond national boundaries. Its standards and expectations measure compliance with scriptural principles as applied to education.
Our status as a Christian University is as follows:
Registered with the Secretary of State in Florida, USA and fully accredited by National Bible College.
Yehuda University and Seminary Degree Programs of Study have been declared by the appropriate State Authority exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of Florida General Statutes Section 1005.06(1)(f) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Click here to view our status with the Florida Department of Education.
Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
Our courses meet the requirements established by many private, independent, and professional associations. Various regionally or nationally accredited Christian Universities, colleges and seminaries throughout the United States may accept transfer students, credits and degrees from Yehuda University and Seminary.
Transferability of credits earned at Yehuda University and Seminary and transferred to another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution.
CREDIT TRANSFERS
Can I transfer credits to Yehuda University and Seminary?
Yehuda University and Seminary will consider requests to transfer credits on an individual basis. Students should submit transfer of credit requests to the Registrar.
The credits must be reported on an official transcript. No more than 60 credit hours (including life credits) may be transferred. Courses transferred must be equivalent in content and requirements to courses in the Yehuda University and Seminary catalogue.
Accepting credits earned at another institution is the prerogative of the receiving institution. No college, school or accrediting agency can require another institution to accept transfer credits earned at another institution. Even when the sending institution is accredited by the same agency as the receiving school, there is no guarantee credits will transfer.
Students wishing to transfer credits to other schools are responsible for finding out about the acceptance of credit by the receiving institution.
US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Yehuda University and Seminary is not recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Government recognized accreditation is not necessary for the religious vocations we are training people in, which include: Biblical Studies, Christian Arts, Christian Counseling, Christian Entrepreneurship, Christian Leadership, Divine Healing, Divinity, Intercessory Prayer, Ministry, Missions and Evangelism, Pastoral Ministry, Prophetic Ministry, Theology, Worship Ministry, and Youth Ministry. People can function and hold jobs in all of these professions without government-recognized accreditation.
Individuals seeking employment in government-licensed positions such as public school teachers, state-licensed psychologists or psychiatrists, and non-church-related counselors definitely need government-recognized accredited degrees. Generally, people working in ministry positions do not need a government-accredited degree. In fact, a number of churches take a stand against the Church voluntarily placing itself under government regulations.
What are the requirements for admission?
All applicants must meet the following requirements to receive consideration for admission:
Applicants must live in accordance with godly principles, as stated in the Yehuda University and Seminary Student Commitment to Excellence.
Applicants must have completed high school via diploma or GED.
Applicants must complete the application packet or complete the online application process.
How do I apply?
Prospective students may apply to Yehuda University and Seminary using one of the following three methods:
Complete the online application available at the Yehuda University and Seminary.
Download the application from the Yehuda University and Seminary website.
Request a physical application in the mail by contacting our office at info@yehudauniversity.org
Is Yehuda University and Seminary Accredited?
Yehuda University and Seminary is accredited by The Accrediting Association of Bible Schools and Theological Institutions, American Bible College Accreditation, an evangelical, faith based, accrediting agency. Yehuda University and Seminary have the authority to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Yehuda University and Seminary places a high value on academic excellence and seeks to instill a sound biblical worldview and an advanced level of biblical understanding into all of our students. All of our faculty members have years of ministry experience.
An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa (Latin:” for the sake of the honor”) is an academic degree for which a university (or other degree-awarding institution) has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residency, study and the passing of examinations. The degree is typically a doctorate and may be awarded to someone who has no prior connection with the academic institution.
Yehuda University and Seminary will bestow the Honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) Degree or the honorary Doctor of Sacred Letters (D.S.Litt.) degree upon distinguished Pastors, Evangelists, Ministers, and other Christian Leaders or Public Servants who have made significant contributions to the advancement the Gospel and the making of disciples.
All courses that are implemented by Yehuda University and Seminary are accredited by The National Bible College which is authorized to grant Certificates, and to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. National Bible College Association is an evangelical, faith based, accrediting agencies. National Bible College Association is a non-governmental accreditation, extended exclusively to private, Christian institutions upon inspection and approval of their programs, operations, and integrity.
National Bible College Association is a worldwide accreditation agency that honors the separation of church and state and extends beyond national boundaries. Its standards and expectations measure compliance with scriptural principles as applied to education.
THE PURPOSE OF ACCREDITATION IS TO:
Certify that an institution has met the established standards of excellence assist prospective students in identifying reputable institutions, which offer degree programs that will meet their needs and goals allow institutions to evaluate the acceptability of transfer credits into their own curricula programs.
In the United States, accreditation of universities and seminaries is a voluntary process with accreditation granted by private, non-governmental agencies. Governmental agencies do not provide theological or ministry accreditation.
Government-recognized accreditation is not necessary for the religious vocations in which we are equipping our students and people working in ministry positions do not need a government-accredited degree.
Our status as a Christian University is as follows:
Registered with the Secretary of State in Florida, USA and fully accredited by the National Bible College Association.
Yehuda University and Seminary Degree Programs of Study have been declared by the appropriate State Authority exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of Florida General Statutes Section 1005.06(1)(f) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Click here to view our status with the Florida Department of Education.