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Private Institutions that Confer Religious Degrees

Please see an overview of the religious exemption provision below:

23-276.2 (C) exempts from the provisions of certification any postsecondary institutions whose primary purpose is to provide religious or theological education.  The titles of degrees, diplomas or certificates awarded by a school that claims an exemption under the provisions of this section must reflect that the school’s primary purpose is religious education.  An exemption is granted for a maximum of 5 years.  An exempt school shall not make claims of “approval," “endorsement,” or other terms by the Council in any of its promotional materials.  An exempt school must clearly state in its catalogs and promotional materials that it is exempt from the requirements of state regulations and oversight.

Institution Website Accredited by Location
Agape Institute of Ministry www.agapeva.com/aim Non-accredited Stephens City, VA
American Bible Baptist College and Seminary www.abbcs-inc.org Non-accredited Alexandria, VA
American Interglobal University www.aminuniversity.com Non-accredited Fairfax, VA
American Open University www.aou.edu Non-accredited Alexandria, VA
Amherst Theological Seminary www.amhersttheologicalseminary.com Non-accredited Madison Heights, VA
Anchor Christian Tabernacle -  Beacon University Institute of Ministry institute.beacon.edu/learningcenters Non-accredited Dale City, VA
Angelos Bible College www.angelosbiblecollege.org Non-accredited Portsmouth, VA
Atlantic Baptist Bible College www.abbc.edu Non-accredited Chester, VA
Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond www.btsr.edu ATS Richmond, VA
Believers Fellowship - Beacon University Institute of Ministry institute.beacon.edu/learningcenters Non-accredited Lynchburg, VA
Berean Light Bible Institute  bereanlightministries.org  Non-accredited Emporia, VA
Beth El Retreat Center and House of Study n/a Non-accredited Richmond, VA
Bethlehem Christian University www.bcf4u.org Non-accredited Culpepper, VA
Bethesda Bible Institute & Seminary - Messenger School of Counseling www.bethesda-schools.org Non-accredited Newport News, VA
Blue Ridge Chapel School of the Prophets www.blueridgechapel.org Non-accredited Rocky Mount, VA
Breckbill Bible College - Manahath Educational Center www.breckbillbiblecollege.org Non-accredited Max Meadows, VA
Calvary Bible College www.cbc.calvarycommunity.org Non-accredited Hampton, VA
Calvary Leadership Institute, Inc. www.crcglobal.org Non-accredited Norfolk, VA
Cambridge Institute of Theology - Center for Advanced Studies www.citcats.org Non-accredited Bristol, VA
Canaan Theological Seminary and College n/a Non-accredited Hampton, VA
Carolina University of Theology www.cutofnova.org Non-accredited Manassas, VA
Central Baptist Theological Seminary www.baptistseminary.edu TRACS Virginia Beach, VA
Chesapeake University of Theology http://www.chvaedu.com/ Non-accredited Chesapeake, VA
Christ College www.christ-college.edu Non-accredited Lynchburg, VA
Christian College at Jamestown, The n/a Non-accredited Williamsburg, VA
Christian Counseling and Training Center www.cctcinc.org Non-accredited Richmond, VA
Church of God of Prophecy - Beacon University Institute of Ministry institute.beacon.edu/learningcenters Non-accredited Chatham, VA
Community Bible Institute and Seminary n/a Non-accredited Richmond, VA
Cornerstone Bible College www.cornerstonebiblecollege.com Non-accredited Bassett, VA
Deeper Life School of Theology n/a Non-accredited Newport News, VA
Eastern Mennonite University www.emu.edu/ ATS Harrisonburg, VA
Eastern Theological Seminary n/a Non-accredited Lynchburg, VA
Emmanuel Bible College & Seminary www.emmanuelbaptist-nn.com Non-accredited Newport News, VA
Emmanuel Worship Center n/a Non-accredited Petersburg, VA
Empowered Love Ministries - Beacon University Institute of Ministry www.clst.edu Non-accredited Chesapeake, VA
Frederick L. Ray Biblical Institute - Ettrick n/a Non-accredited Ettrick, VA
Frederick L. Ray Biblical Institute - Woodbridge www.fredericklrayinstitute.org Non-accredited Woodbridge, VA
Fredericksburg Bible Institute and Seminary www.fredericksburgbibleinstitute.org Non-accredited Fredericksburg, VA
Freedom Memorial Bible College www.fmbc.us Non-accredited Woodstock, VA
Freelandia Bible College and Seminary www.freelandiabiblecollege.com Non-accredited Broadway, VA
Friendship Institute of Theology n/a Non-accredited Newport News, VA
Full Gospel Fellowship Church - Beacon University Institute of Ministry www.clst.edu Non-accredited Danville, VA
Galois Christian University (GXU) www.gxuonline.org Non-accredited Reston, VA
Gateway Christian College www.gatewaychristiancollege.com Non-accredited Virginia Beach, VA
Georgetown Institute www.gtowninst.org Non-accredited Georgetown, VA
Grace Church of Fredericksburg School of Ministry www.gracechurchoffredericksburg.com Non-accredited Fredericksburg, VA
Graham Bible College www.grahambiblecollege.com Non-accredited Bristol, VA
Hartland College www.hartland.edu Non-accredited Rapidan, VA
Hebron Bible Institute & Seminary www.hebron.homestead.com Non-accredited Richmond, VA
Henderson Christian University www.hendersonuniversity.net Non-accredited Chantilly, VA
Higher Learning Bible Institute International   Non-accredited Richmond, VA
Holy Light College of Bible www.holylightchurchofdeliverance.org Non-accredited Portsmouth, VA
Hope Aglow Christian Center - Beacon University Institute of Ministry www.clst.edu Non-accredited Woodbridge, VA
House of Prayer, The - Beacon University Institute of Ministry www.clst.edu Non-accredited Clarksville, VA
Impact Ministerial Institute www.impactinternationalchurch.com Non-accredited Bristol, VA
Inter-Denominational Bible Institute www.freeman-enterprises.com/bible.html Non-accredited Lawrenceville, VA
Interfaith University n/a Non-accredited Centreville, VA
International College of Bible Theology www.icbt.org Non-accredited Suffolk, VA
International Reformed Theological College pro-rege.net Non-accredited Bristol, VA
Ivy Christian Academy www.ivyca.org Non-accredited Fairfax, VA
John Leland Center for Theological Studies, The www.johnlelandceneter.edu ATS Arlington, VA
Kingdom Bible Institute n/a Non-accredited Newport News, VA
Lexington Theological Seminary - Lynchburg College www.lextheo.edu ATS Lexington, KY
Liberty University - Liberty Bible Institute www.liberty.edu Non-accredited Lynchburg, VA
Life Christian University - The Master's House Campus www.mastershouse.net Non-accredited Ashland, VA
Lion of Judah Ministries -  Beacon University Institute of Ministry www.clst.edu Non-accredited Bedford, VA
Living Waters Christian Fellowship www.livingwaterscf.org Non-accredited Newport News, VA
Logion Bible Institute n/a Non-accredited Prince George, VA
Master's International School of Divinity www.mdivs.edu Non-accredited Evansville, IN
McCormick Theological Seminary www.mccormick.edu Non-accredited Chicago, IL
Messiah Biblical Institute - The Joseph Rabinowitz Graduate School n/a Non-accredited Gaithersburg, MD
Midwest University www.midwest.edu TRACS Chantily, VA
New Geneva Seminary www.newgeneva.org Non-accredited Fredericksburg, VA
New Geneva Theological Seminary www.newgeneva.org Non-accredited Fredericksburg, VA
New Hope Bible College n/a Non-accredited Hopewell, VA
New Life Bible College and Bible Institute n/a Non-accredited Woodbridge, VA
New Life Bible College and Seminary www.nlcm.net Non-accredited Hillsville, VA
Newgate College www.newgatecollege.org Non-accredited Pittsburgh, PA
Nothing Impossible Fellowship - Beacon University Institute of Ministry www.clst.edu Non-accredited Herndon, VA
Pneuma Bible Institute www.pneumabible.org Non-accredited Virginia Beach, VA
Providence Bible College and Theological Seminary www.pbcts.edu Non-accredited Norfolk, VA
R.O.C. School of Urban Ministry www.rocschool.com/school/ Non-accredited Richmond, VA
Richmond Outreach Center Seminary www.RichmondOutreachCenter.com Non-accredited Richmond, VA
Richmond Virginia Seminary www.rvs.edu Non-accredited Richmond, VA
Saving Our Souls Newby's Seminary n/a Non-accredited Chesapeake, VA
Simmons Bible University www.simmonsbibleuniversity.org Non-accredited Springfield, VA
Sterling Bible College n/a Non-accredited Sterling, VA
St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary n/a Non-accredited Dillwyn, VA
Tabernacle Bible College www.tabernaclebiblecollege.org Non-accredited Norfolk, VA
Tabernacle Divinity School www.TabernacleDivinitySchool.org Non-accredited Chesterfield, VA
Teamwork Bible College International www.teamworkministries.com Non-accredited Martinsville, VA
The Destiny Campus of Life Christian University www.destinyfamilycenter.com Non-accredited Stuarts Draft, VA
The Spirit of Truth Institute http://fgcfi.com Non-accredited Richmond, VA
Tidewater Bible College www.tidewaterbiblecollege.org Non-accredited Virginia Beach, VA
Trinity Baptist College of Claudville www.trinitybaptistva.com Non-accredited Claudville, VA
United Metaphysical Churches www.unitedmeta.com Non-accredited Roanoke, VA
Valley Word School of Ministry - Life Christian University www.valleywordministries.org Non-accredited Salem, VA
Virginia Baptist College www.vbc.edu TRACS Fredericksburg, VA
Virginia Christian University www.vcuni.org Non-accredited Chantilly, VA
Virginia Triumphant College & Seminary www.eduvtcs.org Non-accredited Richmond, VA
Vision of Faith Bible College http://gardenofprayer7.com Non-accredited Roanoke, VA
Washington General Assembly Theological College & Seminary n/a Non-accredited Dunn Loring, VA
Washington Theological Seminary n/a Non-accredited Springfield, VA
Wave Leadership College www.wavechurch.com Non-accredited Virginia Beach, VA
Western Conservative Baptist Seminary www.westernseminary.edu Non-accredited Portland, OR
Woodbridge Christian University www.cbverbo.com Non-accredited Woodbridge, VA
World Missions College of the Greater Washington   Non-accredited Fairfax, VA