Hawaii On LineUniversity IS NOT ACCREDITED

BY AN ACCREDITING AGENCY

RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES

SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.

Note: In the United States, many licensing authorities require accredited degrees as the basis for eligibility for licensing. In some cases, accredited colleges may not accept for transfer courses and degrees completed at unaccredited colleges, and some employers may require an accredited degree as a basis for eligibility for employment.

We are not associated in any way with the State University of Hawaii (UH) (University of Hawaii).

Federal Exemptions:

• The federal government does not require accreditation for religious institutions to operate or confer degrees.
• Accreditation is a voluntary process, and religious institutions are not subject to federal regulations.

EXEMPTIONS FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION LICENSING PROCESS FOR RELIGIOUS COLLEGES

SUMMARY ¹

Currently, 28 states exempt religious schools or bible colleges from their higher education licensing, certification, or accreditation process.Among the states that exempt religious colleges [Hawaii is one of them], the statutes vary based on (1) the types of institutions that qualify for an exemption, (2) the programs of study the institutions offer, (3) the degrees or diplomas conferred, and (4) the filing requirements.

Examples of Unaccredited universities that grand degrees

YWAM – Youth With a Mission- University of the Nations in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Sheperds Theological Seminar is one example.¹

HawaiiOnLineUniversity.org is another example

RELIGIOUS COLLEGE EXEMPTION

Overview

Table 1 lists the states with and without an exemption for religious colleges. Currently, 28 states exempt religious schools from their higher education licensing process.

 

Table 1: Religious College Exemption

Religious Exemption	No Exemption
Alabama	Alaska
Arizona	Connecticut
Arkansas	Delaware
California	Illinois
Colorado	Indiana
Florida	Kansas
Georgia	Kentucky
Hawaii	Massachusetts
Idaho	Michigan
Iowa	Mississippi
Louisiana	Montana
Maine	Nebraska
Maryland	Nevada
Minnesota	New Hampshire
Missouri	New Jersey
New Mexico	New York
North Carolina	North Dakota
Ohio	Oklahoma
Oregon	Pennsylvania
South Carolina	Rhode Island
South Dakota	Tennessee
Utah	Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Refrences:

“EXEMPTIONS FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION LICENSING PROCESS FOR RELIGIOUS COLLEGES.” Accessed June 5, 2024. https://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/rpt/2007-R-0023.htm.

Federal Exemptions:

• The federal government does not require accreditation for religious institutions to operate or confer degrees.
• Accreditation is a voluntary process, and religious institutions are not subject to federal regulations.

• Accreditation is a voluntary process that can enhance the institution’s reputation and credibility, but it is not mandatory for religious colleges to operate or confer degrees.

One of the “The main reason why many institutions in the U.S. seek accreditation is in order to gain access to federal student funds, which are not available to schools that do not hold accreditation”. Hawaii On Line University Bible Christian College and Seminary, does not have or provide facility for loans and or access to federal student funds for any of our students.

“It should be noted that some institutions have chosen not to participate in the federal student aid program and therefore do not have to be approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department. While these institutions do not appear on the Department’s list they may be legitimate schools.”

                                                   – United State Department of Education

Example of a legitimate Bible college (https://www.vcbcs.org/accreditation)

Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies (Hawaii On Line University Christian Bible College & Seminary) offers courses which may be used towards Biblical Studies degrees as well as to ministry assignments in the USA and throughout the world.

It may be that some accredited institutions throughout the world may or may not accept Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies transcripts or as transfer students and validate their credits.

Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies is a degree-granting institution -Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. This institution has not applied for accreditation in any one nation’s educational system or with the State of Hawaii.

Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies recognizes the value of accrediting agencies in maintaining predictability in quality of secular education. However, this educational school is in its early stages of development, and accreditation is a very complex processes of recognition.

We dedicate our efforts and resources to teaching, and bible research at the moment, first and foremost.¹²

• Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies is unique in its local and international biblical and missionary training with one simple location in Hawaii, Kailua-Kona.
• With Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies, students may begin their education in South America, continue it in the United States and complete their Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies degree requirements anywhere else in the Globe including Europe, Asia, Africa, etc.
• As other bible based institution in the State of Hawaii have said, “This type of international scope will require an international accrediting agency able to validate across many nations and languages”.³
• Therefore, Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies consists entirely of a local representative. Teachers and Administration come from a diverse group, all of whom are part of Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies and understand the founding principles of Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies.

• Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies looks for and maintains a staff, volunteer missionaries who support themselves independently of their positions with the university.
• Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies aims to establish a “track record” to demonstrate stability through a history of quality long-term learning with a variety of teaching support.
• Presently, the Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies is aiming to start with a very small student population made up of local and international students.
• Our accurate and detail approach to education, as well as any visiting teacher concept utilized in our schools, is a relatively new concept for accrediting Christian education. At the present time, much of the academic material provided in the courses is presented by long-term staff members in conjunction with visiting speakers who will be required to have excellent credentials, high Christian Apologetic values and high qualifications. All teachers will need to have extensive scientific, biblical, international experience and are able to present a broad perspective in their fields of their biblical, scientific, educational and professional expertise.

Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies is committed to high quality of theological and secular education. As a result, Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies courses could be recognized by many Christian and non-Christian institutions of higher learning. Students of Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies must verify with any educational or work place institution that their degrees from Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies will be accepted. We do not make any claims that such will be the case.

Some of our students may be accepted as transfer students and will be given transfer credit for courses which are comparable to any other programs of the receiving institution. We can not promise that courses will transfer on a one-for-one basis, but neither do the courses of other universities.

Accreditation is not always the main factor in the decision from any university. The major factor is quality of instruction, recognized by the depth and quality of student learning. We are convinced our Christian based education is of higher quality than any “Ivy League” university anywhere in the world.

On that basis, Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies students show commendable conviction and strength to finish their programs with us.

Students who graduate from Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies may need to describe their unique and rich curriculum of studies, experience, character, and strength to any potential employer in order to confirm the amount of quality time and material studied throughout their educational experience with Hawaii On Line University of Apologetics and Biblical Studies. (Transcripts).

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY Hawaii On Line University Christian Bible College admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship or loan programs. Hawaii On Line University Christian Bible College does not discriminate in admission or employment practices in its program and activities with respect to those with impaired vision, hearing or physical mobility.

Refernces

“Newburgh Seminary.” Accessed May 31, 2024. https://www.newburghseminary.com/about_nts.html.

“Newburgh Theological Seminary, Newburgh Seminary.” Accessed May 31, 2024. https://www.newburghseminary.com/index.html.

YWAM UofN Kona. “FAQS.” Accessed May 31, 2024. https://ywamkona.org/faqs/.

1“Newburgh Theological Seminary, Newburgh Seminary.”

2“Newburgh Seminary.”

3) https://shepherds.edu/

4“FAQS.”

Hawaii On Line University Bible Christian College and Seminary, does not have access to federal student funds for any of our students.