TNARS Recognition/Affiliation

Recognition/Affiliation

The following schools accept TNARS credits for transfer

Birmingham Theological Seminary (ARTS Accredited)
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)

* Has agreed to accept TNARS credits on a case by case basis.

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.
Orthodox Presbyterian Church - Graduates from TNARS will be permitted to undergo trials for licensing and ordination**.

** 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.

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.

L'Abri Fellowship (About L'Abri Fellowship)

Many of the students who come to L’Abri desire greater biblical and theological grounding in order to better understand and engage their educational and vocational life. Frequently these same students have thought about seminary but 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 or those already active in the work force can pursue a scripturally focused, seminary level education that doesn’t 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!

Mark Ryan
Director, L'Abri Fellowship Canada