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'''Carolina University of Theology''' or '''CUT''' was a private Christian university located in [[Manassas, Virginia]], United States, |
'''Carolina University of Theology''' or '''CUT''' was a private Christian university located in [[Manassas, Virginia]], United States, and offered unaccredited theological degrees by [[distance learning]]. It is an affiliate and educational outreach ministry of 'Reconciliation Community Church' of the same locality. |
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== Mission statement == |
== Mission statement == |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Carolina University of Theology was founded by Dr. Gene Thompson of Iron Station, North Carolina in 1990-91. |
Carolina University of Theology was founded by Dr. Gene Thompson of Iron Station, North Carolina in 1990-91. |
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The "university" suspended all activities on April 25, 2022 citing lack of students and faculty members.<ref>1</ref> However, this decision to close was 11 days after the University founder, John R. Payton, was arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a 20 year old woman in a "counseling session." This arrest occurred on the campus of CUT and Reconciliation Church.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-19 |title=76-year-old pastor charged with sexually assaulting 20-year-old woman at Manassas church |url=https://www.fox5dc.com/news/76-year-old-pastor-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-20-year-old-woman-at-manassas-church |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=FOX 5 DC |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The "university" suspended all activities on April 25, 2022 citing lack of students and faculty members.<ref>1</ref> |
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== Academic programs == |
== Academic programs == |
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Carolina University of Theology offered the following unaccredited degree programs. |
Carolina University of Theology offered the following unaccredited degree programs. |
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== Accreditation == |
== Accreditation == |
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Carolina University of Theology, In pursuant to 8 VAC 40-31-50 of the Virginia Administrative Code |
Carolina University of Theology, In pursuant to 8 VAC 40-31-50 of the Virginia Administrative Code was granted religious exemption from the Commonwealth of Virginia State Council of Higher Education For Virginia/SCHEV's regulations and is authorized as a degree granting institution. Carolina University is unaccredited by any accreditation body recognized by [[Council for Higher Education Accreditation|CHEA]]<ref name="chea">{{Cite web|url=http://www.chea.org/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=32&MenuKey=main |title=Database of Institutions and Programs Accredited by Recognized U.S. Accrediting Organizations |year=2017 |website=Council for Higher Education Accreditation |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816163312/http://www.chea.org/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=32&MenuKey=main |archive-date=2017-08-16 |url-status=live |access-date=2017-08-16}}</ref> or the [[United States Department of Education|USDE]].<ref name="usde">{{Cite web |url=https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ |title=Download Accreditation Data Files |date=April 2017 |website=U.S. Department of Education |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816162710/https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/dataFiles/Accreditation_2017_04.zip |archive-date=2017-08-16 |url-status=live |access-date=2017-08-16}}</ref> Degrees from this school therefore lack utility in use for transfer to other university. |
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== Notable alumni == |
== Notable alumni == |
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Revision as of 15:52, 1 November 2022
| Type | Private / unaccredited |
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| Established | 1990/1991 |
| Affiliation | Reconciliation Community Church, Manassas, VA, USA.[1] |
| President | John R. Peyton |
Academic staff | 6[2] |
| Students | Unknown |
| Location | , , USA |
| Website | www |
Carolina University of Theology or CUT was a private Christian university located in Manassas, Virginia, United States, and offered unaccredited theological degrees by distance learning. It is an affiliate and educational outreach ministry of 'Reconciliation Community Church' of the same locality.
Mission statement
The mission of Carolina University of Theology is to provide continued educational programs to students who fall into two categories: (1) Those are unable to attend full-time classes on campus. This can be accomplished through the University's home study/online programs. (2) Those who are able to attend on campus classes twice a week.
History
Carolina University of Theology was founded by Dr. Gene Thompson of Iron Station, North Carolina in 1990-91. The "university" suspended all activities on April 25, 2022 citing lack of students and faculty members.[3] However, this decision to close was 11 days after the University founder, John R. Payton, was arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a 20 year old woman in a "counseling session." This arrest occurred on the campus of CUT and Reconciliation Church.[4]
Academic programs
Carolina University of Theology offered the following unaccredited degree programs.
Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBS)
Master of Christian Education (MCE)
Master of Christian Counseling Psychology (MCCP)(Unaccredited)
Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
Master of Theology (MTH)
Doctor of Christian Education (DCE)
Doctor of Christian Counseling Psychology (DCCP)(Unaccredited)
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
Accreditation
Carolina University of Theology, In pursuant to 8 VAC 40-31-50 of the Virginia Administrative Code was granted religious exemption from the Commonwealth of Virginia State Council of Higher Education For Virginia/SCHEV's regulations and is authorized as a degree granting institution. Carolina University is unaccredited by any accreditation body recognized by CHEA[5] or the USDE.[6] Degrees from this school therefore lack utility in use for transfer to other university.
Notable alumni
References
- ^ "rcc77.org". Archived from the original on 2011-09-23. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
- ^ Carolina University of Theology: Staffs Archived June 17, 2012, at the Wayback Machine date=March 2012
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- ^ "76-year-old pastor charged with sexually assaulting 20-year-old woman at Manassas church". FOX 5 DC. 2022-04-19. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ "Database of Institutions and Programs Accredited by Recognized U.S. Accrediting Organizations". Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2017-08-16.
- ^ "Download Accreditation Data Files". U.S. Department of Education. April 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2017-08-16.
[1] www.cutofnova.org
External links
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