Global Accrediting Network (GAN) is an independent accrediting agency that exists to help the religious world obtain accreditation that is not government affiliated.  Global Accrediting Network (GAN) is an internationally recognized non-profit church educational organization with a mandate to establish minimal acceptable standards, criteria and shared Biblical Doctrine. 

GAN accredits and assists theological schools, seminaries, colleges, institutes and universities throughout the world.  All GAN member institutions around the world accept credits from other member schools, if the credits apply to their programs.

Global Accrediting Network (GAN), and its officers, directors and commissioners are not legally responsible for the degree programs, course work, or any other aspect of school/university function offered by its member or accredited member schools.

GAN and its officers and directors are further legally absolved of all responsibility for the success of students enrolled in its schools. Each GAN school is a legal entity in its own right. All complaints or concerns relative to the individual schools must be directed to the schools themselves and we would appreciate being notified. It is the responsibility of the prospective student to carefully investigate any school before embarking upon a degree program or course work.

Our Purpose

Global Accrediting Network (GAN) exists to assure the quality and assist in the improvement of the institution or program we accredit, preschool through postsecondary–within our shared Biblical distinctive by establishing an organizational witness to their credibility of performance and integrity.

We are governed by a Board of Directors. They set accreditation standards, monitor compliance, and award accreditation certificates. Accreditation certificates are awarded only upon recommendation by the Board of Commissioners.

On site visits to applicant institutions are completed by GAN representatives to gather data for the Board of Commissioners. Recommendations are then made to the GAN’s Governing Council for a final decision.

Philosophy

The Global Accrediting Network (GAN) is a professional, internationally recognized, non-profit church educational organization whose philosophy is to demonstrate accountability to the consuming public for education obtained in non-traditional evangelical educational institutions. This accountability is demonstrated by institutions that are accredited by GAN, having documented evidence of compliance with GAN standards of structure and governance, material resources, policies, faculty and curriculum.

Purpose

• To provide a mechanism whereby evangelical educational institutions demonstrate that they meet at least minimal standards of performance.
• To provide consultation services that enable educational institutions to meet accepted standards of performance.
• To provide the consuming public with the current status of institutions which have applied to GAN for accreditation.
• To provide a centralized information and referral source for issues that concern accredited institutions and non-traditional students.
• To disseminate information about non-traditional educational options to the general public.
• To promote academic excellence and accountability.

Information

“Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.” Acts 2:22 (NIV)

Accreditation conveys the message that an external set of measures has been applied and a match achieved. Several activities are involved in the accreditation process. Some activities may occur simultaneously; however, they are better coordinated when they are initiated in the manner outlined below.

STANDARDS

Global Accrediting Network has standard which stands us out among the rest. 

Standard I: Structure & Governance

• All biblical and theological courses must be based on biblical doctrine (see Biblical Doctrinal Statement).
• The organization and operation of the educational facility is in accord with appropriate state statutes.
• There is on file a copy of the legal instrument creating the educational organization.
• The organizational structure and charter must reflect adequate personnel to accomplish the stated purpose and goals of the educational institution.

Standard II: Material Resources

• The institution must have as a minimum an administrative office with sufficient space to accommodate staff; appropriate files, and records.
• The institution must provide students with an annually updated list of library and media resources.
• The institution must have adequate media equipment to evaluate student course requirements and projects.
• Classroom facilities are adequate to accommodate student needs.

Standard III: Policies

• A current catalog is available to all students.
• Student policies are stated in writing and available to all students.
• Financial policies, including refund policies, are made available to all applicants prior to admission.
• Faculty policies are stated in writing and distributed to each faculty member.
• Administrative policies are in accordance with state laws.
• Admission and personnel policies are in accordance with federal anti-discrimination statues.

Standard IV: Faculty

• The institution maintains written criteria for faculty appointment.
• Faculty/Student ratio reflects realistic workload.
• Written faculty contracts are maintained and annually updated.
• Faculty payment policies are consistent and non-discriminatory.
• A method exists for faculty input into administrative decisions.

Standard V: Curriculum

• The institution must maintain an annually updated list of courses offered.
• The institution has a curriculum committee that oversees academic offerings.
• Degree requirements are in keeping with generally accepted standards.
• Students must receive a copy of their degree plan.
• Course requirements for students are consistent within departments or divisions.

Standard VI: Evaluation

• The institution maintains an organized evaluation system for student performance, organizational effectiveness, and faculty performance.

STATUS

There are three recognized status levels presently offered by GAN with acronym ACA

1. Associate Status– An Associate institution is one that is in the process of developing their facility, curriculum, staff; policies, etc. Their institutional/educational program has been operating less than twelve months. An annual report is required.
2. Candidate Status– A Candidate institution is one that has submitted an application for accreditation to the Board of Directors of GAN, and is in the process of completing their self-study. They have been in existence at least twelve months. An annual report is required.
3. Accredited Member Status– An Accredited institution is one that has satisfactorily met all GAN accreditation standards and has been awarded their accreditation certificate. An annual report is required.

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