How can students be confident in the quality of QCT’s education?
Learn how QCT ensures credibility, integrity, and excellence in its programs even without federal accreditation.
Queens College of Theology is unaccredited by choice, but that does not mean it lacks quality or legitimacy.
QCT’s programs are legally recognized, academically rigorous, and respected within ministry and theological circles.
The college’s standards for teaching, assessment, and leadership are designed to prepare students for effective ministry and lifelong faithfulness, not just academic achievement.
1. Legally Authorized and Recognized
QCT operates under North Carolina Statute 116-15 (d), which exempts religious institutions from state licensure and allows them to grant degrees in theology and ministry.
This means QCT degrees are legally valid and recognized within the scope of religious education.
2. Qualified and Faithful Faculty
All faculty at QCT hold advanced theological or ministerial degrees and serve in active ministry roles.
They combine academic expertise with pastoral experience, ensuring that instruction is both biblically grounded and practically relevant.
Every faculty member who teaches a class must hold a graduate level degree from an accredited institution, at minimum.
3. Academic and Theological Integrity
Each program is built on QCT’s doctrinal qualifications and biblical worldview, with curriculum designed to develop spiritual maturity and intellectual depth.
Coursework includes measurable learning objectives, written assessments, and evaluation by qualified instructors.
4. Internal Accountability and Peer Review
QCT maintains rigorous internal review processes to ensure:
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Consistency and accuracy in course materials.
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Academic standards that meet theological higher education norms.
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Feedback from ministry partners and alumni to continually improve programs.
Every student participates in feedback for their courses, and every graduate participates in a survey to understand how their training prepared them for ministry. To date, all pastors who have graduated have confirmed that their education at Queens College of Theology have adequately prepared them for ministry leadership.
5. Ministry Outcomes and Reputation
Graduates of QCT serve as pastors, missionaries, counselors, and Christian leaders across the U.S. and internationally.
Their impact in ministry is the most visible testimony to the strength and credibility of a QCT education.
6. Commitment to Continuous Growth
QCT’s leadership is transparent about exploring accreditation in the future, but it remains focused on quality, affordability, and doctrinal faithfulness above bureaucratic approval.
With transparency at our schools core, students can trust that their education at QCT is built on biblical excellence. We don't wish for any student to enroll who still have questions unanswered.
In Summary
Queens College of Theology offers a respected, ministry-centered education that combines academic rigor with spiritual integrity.
Its legal recognition, qualified faculty, and proven ministry outcomes ensure that students can be confident their time and effort are producing eternal value.