Carolina Christian College Accreditation

CCC is chartered by the State of North Carolina as a post-secondary nonprofit institution by the United States Government

Carolina Christian College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. The ABHE Commission on Accreditation’s recognition with the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) includes certificates, diplomas, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees, including doctoral degrees. The Commission’s scope of recognition with the U.S. Department of Education does not include doctoral education.

Carolina Christian College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407-207-0808) to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels.

CCC credits are readily accepted in transfer to all colleges of the ABHE as well as to other Biblical and Secular colleges. Many CCC   students and graduates have also transferred to secular colleges and universities without loss of credit.

         

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Academic Statistics

5:1 Student/Faculty Ratio

12 Average Class Size

43% of Faculty hold terminal degrees

 

Active Ministry

2023 – 57.32%

2022 – 48%

2020 – 55%

2019 – 49%

2017 – 77%

 

Full-Time Ministry/Employment Rates*

2023 total alumni – 58%

2022 total alumni data – 58%

2021 total alumni data – no data available

2020 total alumni data – no data available

2019 Alumni – 68%

2017 Alumni – 64%

 

 

CCC Retention Rate

2023 – 52.5%

2022 – 45.33%

2021 – 48%

2020 – 40%

2019 – 30%

2018 – 79%

2017 – 69%

 

Graduation/Transfer Out Rate

As of the 2022 reporting year, the Completion and Transfer Out rates will be reported together. The Graduation/Completion and Transfer Out Rates are calculated based on the number of students who attended college for the first time in the Fall semester 6 years prior to the reporting year. For the Graduation Rate, the institution looks at the number of those students who graduated from their program within 150% of the published time. For the Transfer Out Rate, the institution looks at the number of students in that group who did not graduate from the program but transferred to another institution or program.


2023 – 27.27%

2022 – No first time in college students enrolled in Fall of 2016


Completion/Graduation Rate

2021 – 100%

2020 – 35%

2019 – 67%

2018 – 79%


Transfer Out Rate

2021 – No data available

2020 – 3%

2019 – 16%

2018 – 14%

*Though Carolina Christian College does not offer professional programs which require reporting of employment rates, we provide education for those who are in ministry and are seeking additional education.  The “Full-Time Ministry/Employment Rates” reflect the percentage of our students who are involved in full-time ministry when they begin their program at CCC to further their education and enhance their ministerial impact.

 

Institutional Goals

From its inception, Carolina Christian College has focused on providing quality biblical education to those who were underserved in the area. As such, the College provides opportunities to many students who did not see themselves as having access to a college education because of their performance in their K-12 education. Most of the students who enroll in a program at Carolina Christian College are not educationally operating at the level of college in which they are enrolling. The College, therefore, works to develop the students in areas in which they may not show proficiency. The College also welcomes students who may be of other faiths to enroll in a program at the institution. As we educate the students in biblical and academic areas within their selected concentration, the College also strives to accomplish the following institutional goals:

1. The College will provide our students with an authentic Christian life experience.

2. The College will develop our students into more responsible citizens.

3. The College will develop the students’ critical thinking skills.

4. The College will foster a culture that promotes scholarship and life-long learning.

Program Objectives

To meet the above stated institutional goals, Carolina Christian College has set objectives for each of our programs. We offer Associate and Baccalaureate degrees in Ministry, a Master’s program in Religious Education (MRE), and a Doctor of Ministry degree (D.Min). Our Baccalaureate and Master’s programs have concentrations from which students may choose. Our programs and concentrations, along with the Student Learning Objectives for each, are listed below.

General Eucation

1. Students will demonstrate collegiate level reading and writing. (Goals 3 & 4)

2. Students will be able to develop the skills to gather, organize, refine, analyze, and critically evaluate information and ideas. (Goals 3 & 4)

3. Students will be able to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the Christian Ethos. (Goals 1 & 3)

Associate of Ministry

1. Students will be able to provide a comprehensive account of the Old and New Testament. (Goal 1)

2. Students will develop a biblical world view and apply it to their ministry context. (Goals 1 & 2)

3. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the application of biblical principles in the exercise of ministry practice. (Goals 2 & 3)

Bachelor of Ministry

Biblical Studies Minor

1. Student will, through mastery of the Old and New Testaments, be able to provide an explanation of the biblical narrative and a presentation of the Gospel. (Goal 3)

2. Students will be able to apply mastery of the Holy Scriptures to current historical context taking into account cultural, socioeconomic, and political reality. (Goal 3)

3. Students will live their lives and engage in ministry in a manner that is consistent with the ethics and morals taught by the Holy Scriptures. (Goals 1 & 2)

Homiletics Minor

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of the art and science of preaching. (Goal 3)

2. Students will interpret socially relevant content biblically as a foundation for a relevant and applicable sermon. (Goal 2)

3. Students will demonstrate their understanding of how to prepare and present sermons. (Goal 4)

Leadership Minor

1. Students will integrate their biblical world view in their leadership philosophy. (Goal 2)

2. Students will exemplify an engaged believer in the local community. (Goals 1 & 2)

3. Students will demonstrate initiative and involvement in community services. (Goals 1 & 2)

Non-Profit Leadership Minor

1. Students will learn how to cast a vision of a non-profit organization’s mission to align with ethical Christian principles. (Goals 2, 3, & 4)

2. Students will develop the ability to motivate members of the community to support that mission financially and through action. (Goals 2 & 3)

3. Students will demonstrate initiative and involvement in community services. (Goals 1 & 2)

Christian Counseling Minor

1. Students will understand Christian theories from a sound biblical and theological point of view in order to develop professional competence within a thoroughly biblical framework focused on ministry. (Goals 2 & 3)

2. Students will develop deep levels of biblical and spiritual integrity in their own personal lives. (Goals 1 & 2)

3. Students will develop an understanding of procedures to effectively coach individuals in spiritual domains. (Goals 1 & 3)

Sports Management Minor

1. Students will exemplify an engaged believer in the local community. (Goals 1 & 2)

2. Students will integrate their spiritual world view in their Sports Management practice and philosophy. (Goal 1 & 2)

3. Demonstrate knowledge of various parts of the industry and identify resources and personnel needed for an event. (Goal 3 & 4)

4. Students will apply Christian principles in developing an ethical matrix that will allow athletes to flourish in a sports environment that can be quite secular and often changing. (Goals 1 & 2)

Sports Psychology Minor

1. Students will exemplify an engaged believer in the local community. (Goals 1 & 2)

2. Learn to understand the psychology of athletes through the lens of Biblical personality, thinking, and emotions to help them maximize their God-given potential. (Goals 1 & 3)

3. Develop the ability to know and study the sports industry and all of its components to both contribute to the sociological knowledge of sports, and to evaluate the sports industry’s ability to contribute positively to society. (Goals 2 & 3)

Master of Religious Education

Pastoral Care Specialization

1. Each student will develop and demonstrate critical thinking ability in understanding the Bible and theology (Goals 3 & 4).

2. Each student will conduct master’s level research to effectively design, administer, and evaluate the church programs related to Pastoral Care. The students will then be able to articulate the effectiveness of the research (Goals 3 & 4).

3. Each student will develop a pastoral perspective that is biblically empathetic and will practically apply their knowledge and instruction to care for the needs of the church and the community (Goals 1 & 2).

Christian Education Specialization

1. Each student will develop and demonstrate critical thinking ability in understanding the Bible and theology. (Goals 3 & 4)

2. Each student will conduct master’s level research to develop, administer, and evaluate church programs related to Christian Education. The students will then be able to articulate the effectiveness of the research (Goals 3 & 4)

3. Each student will develop and demonstrate a personal education philosophy that is biblically rooted. (Goals 1 & 4)

4. Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate spiritual growth in their education related ministry context. (Goal 3)

Doctorate in Ministry

Christian Leadership

1. Effectively analyze needs within their ministerial context. (Goal 3)

2. Adapt current research to develop and effectively communicate a plan to address the identified needs. (Goals 3 & 4)

3. Implement and evaluate the efficacy of the plan developed through collaboration with administrative leadership. (Goals 3 & 4)

Program Outcomes

In September of 2022, Carolina Christian College completed a total restructuring of its assessment. Through prayer and renewed focus on our mission as an institution, we created new Institutional Goals, Program Objectives, and Course Objectives for all the programs and courses we offer. We rolled out our new objectives in the 2022 Fall semester. Outcomes for the programs are included as part of our Institutional Report for each academic year. Below, you will find the links to previous program outcomes information and to the Institutional Research Reports.

2023-2024 Institutional Research Report

Program Outcomes UPDATED 12/15/22