Carolina Graduate School of Divinity

Carolina Graduate School of Divinity was a trans-denominational divinity school in Greensboro, North Carolina. The divinity school was graduate seminary in the evangelical Quaker (Friends) tradition that operated as an extension school of Houston Graduate School of Theology. The institution became Carolina Evangelical School of Divinity in the 1990's and was later renamed Carolina Graduate School of Divinity in the early 2000's. In June 2016, the divinity school ceased operation completely. ^[1]

Mission

The mission of Carolina Graduate School of Divinity is to cooperate with the Holy Spirit as he forms students spiritually, intellectually, and vocationally to shepherd God’s people with integrity of heart and lead them with skillful hands (Psalm 78:70-72). In pursuit of its mission, Carolina Graduate School of Divinity is committed to the following purposes: (1) exploring life in the Spirit, (2) equipping students with the tools they need to interact with biblical and theological literature, and (3) enhancing the ministry skills of those God has called to shepherd his people in the twenty-first century.

Core Values

The core values of Carolina Graduate School of Divinity are:

Christ as Teacher – We believe that the teacher who has come from God continues in that role today as he reveals the Father and opens the scriptures to us through the Spirit. Scripture as Trustworthy – We have the Scriptures at the center of our curriculum because they are a totally trustworthy revelation of God’s will and redemptive activity. Discipleship as Transformation – We understand discipleship as transformation into the image of Christ which enables us to love him with the totality of our being and to obey his commands. Scholarship as Rigorous – We hold that preparation for ministry should be rigorous in the development of the required theological and professional competencies. Ministry as Servanthood – We choose the model for ministry given by Jesus who came to serve, not be served. Evangelicalism as Trans-denominational – We cherish the trans-denominational nature of evangelicalism and respect theological differences among Christ-centered Christians. Mission as Global – We anticipate the day when the entire earth will be filled with the glory of God and commit ourselves to participating in the global mission given by the risen Lord.

Campuses

Carolina Graduate School of Divinity is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Courses are also taught at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Accreditation

Carolina Graduate School of Divinity was an accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.^[2] The divinity school closed in 2016, citing the ongoing economic recession and decreasing giving.

Degree Programs

Carolina Graduate School of Divinity offered four degree programs: Master of Arts in Ministry (48 semester hours), Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (48 semester hours), Master of Divinity (84 semester hours), and Doctor of Ministry (30 semester hours).^[3]

Closing

Citing the economic recession and decreased giving, the Board of Trustees voted to close the school on June 30, 2016.^[1] The divinity school voluntarily withdrew their accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) on the same date and released teach-out plans to assist current students in completing their degrees.^[4]

References

External links

• Official website