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GENERAL INFORMATION

ACCREDITATION

Jacksonville Theological Seminary (JTS) is chartered by the State of Florida (Charter # N47402) and
registered with the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education as a
Religious Institution, and therefore is exempt from Licensure by state statute 246.085.

Jacksonville Theological Seminary through Revelation Message Inc. is certified by The Florida
Department of Education as a Vocational Rehabilitation Vendor. The Florida Department of Education,
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is a Federal/State program that assists individuals with disabilities
who require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, regain or retain employment.

Jacksonville Theological Seminary (JTS) is accredited by The Accrediting Commission International,
Inc. (ACI) ACI is the largest and fastest growing non-government accrediting association in the world.
As a non-profit corporation, they are primarily a religious school accrediting agency.

The purpose of accreditation is to:
1. Certify that an institution has met established standards of excellence;
2. Assist prospective students in identifying reputable institutions which offers
degree programs that will meet their needs and goals;
3. Allow institutions to evaluate the acceptability of transfer credits into their own
curricula programs.

Jacksonville Theological Seminary is also affiliated with the National Christian Counseling Association
(NCCA.) As a result, JTS is able to facilitate the NCCA program, enabling our students to apply for and
receive a Christian Counselor’s license.

Jacksonville Theological Seminary is also in fellowship with the Chaplaincy of Full Gospel Churches.
(CFGC) As a result, JTS students have the opportunity to apply for and be considered for Chaplaincy.
CFGC has more than a quarter century of experience endorsing Military and Civilian Chaplains for
service to the nation and are State and Federally recognized.

Jacksonville Theological Seminary is also affiliated with the American Association of Christian
Counselors (AACC.) As a result, JTS graduates have the opportunity to become members with AACC
which has become the leading organization for professional, pastoral and lay counselors.

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