Is Cambridge Theological Seminary a real seminary?

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The University of Cambridge (UK) does have a Theological and Religious Studies program through Ridley Hall theological training college (seminary). However, Cambridge Theological Seminary (International) and the University of Cambridge in England are completely separate entities, non-related.

Cambridge Theological Seminary (CTS) is difficult to understand, as it is not a primary teaching seminary, but supplies Bible Colleges world-wide with curriculum online, free of charge. They are impossibly conservative, and only accept for Ordination Credentials those who believe the Bible is the absolute, inspired, inerrant Word of God, and in traditional marriage only.

CTS is like a 'global credit bank' - where those who have completed studies elsewhere - may deposit various transcripts for evaluation, or record keeping. As third-world governments and Bible Colleges rise and fall, CTS seeks to establish permanent, long-term records in the USA. They believe Ministers who have worked long and hard in Bible College - and often sacrificially - should not lose their records simply because a school closes, the founding Missionary dies, or a nation changes governments.

CTS evaluation does follow basic guidelines in semester hours, number of credits per degree level, thesis papers, and requirements that are standard throughout the western world. Any student may submit transcripts and records for evaluation, and no money is required for this evaluation. Please note CTS only evaluates Religious, Bible, and Church Studies, is only accredited theologically, and does not seek government accreditation.

Applicants may have permanent records made of their fragmented transcripts and recorded for long-term security, and for verification third-party to Ministries in other states and nations. CTS seeks to enable and empower minorities and wants those who have worked hard and long to have their work recognized, rewarded, and recorded long-term, there is no charge of any kind for those in third-world nations.

For those in the USA, there is a small fee charged for this service and mailing their records. A $10 dollar initial fee will get the process started. CTS is non-denominational, but seems to cater to Bible Baptists and Full-Gospel. Those who do not have the proper amount of college for credentials desired are referred to local Bible Colleges, or 'Distance Learning Schools' such as Liberty University, to finish studies.

In an ever increasing secular world, it's hard to imagine they can be successful long term. Be safe, go to a state university!

Additional information: Cambridge Theological Seminary International does not serve the secular world. If you desire a secular, academically certified degree by a state government, then by all means you should go to a state university.

It must be noted however that in the United States, the state does not hold authority over religious higher educational institutions such as Bible Colleges or Seminaries that are not engaged in academic instruction that is typically found in secular liberal arts colleges.

Additionally, many Bible Colleges are not even accredited by any agency at all, yet their degrees are recognized as legitimate in the realm of religious training! Due to this, at least in the United States, going to a "state university" may not accomplish a ministry student's objectives as state colleges cannot teach particular theology or doctrine such as Baptist or Pentecostal or Full Gospel. Only an appropriate Bible College is able to do that.

Therefore, Cambridge Theological Seminary does serve a useful function in the Christian higher educational realm, especially for those who have not been able to complete their college level Christian ministry or Bible education in a traditional format.

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