Yes!
Clarion School of Ministry offers a wide range of ecclesiastical and theological studies and in accordance with the laws of Oklahoma, grants the degrees it awards * from the Associate through Doctoral levels. Since the study programs offered by CSM are exclusively religious by nature we are not accredited by an accreditation association that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. Instead, CSM is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Association for Christian Schools (NAACS), Jacksonville, Florida. In addition Clarion School of Ministry is accredited by Accrediting Commission International, Inc. (ACI) the largest non-governmental accrediting association in the world. CSM is registered with the Commission for Independent  Education of the Oklahoma Department of Education, and therefore is exempt from Licensure by state statute.

Christ for the Nations, Rhema Bible Training Center, Integrity International School of Minsitry and Covenant Treasure and Other Qualified Bible Colleges, Schools of Ministry, Seminaries, and Institutions.

It has always been a part of Clarion's policy to accept credits from accredited institutions and colleges however, we are very happy to annouce that as of January 1, 2008 we will accept all credits from these fine schools of ministry! This means that graduates transfering into our distance education/correspondance program will be only a few hours away from obtaining their bachelors degree. So don't wait another minute - complete your enrolment application right away!

 

 

 

 

That depends on whether the student qualifies for life experience credits, ministry experience credits and if they are transferring in from another school. It could be as little as $2000.00.

 

The typical student right out of high school would need 120 hours or four years of study to complete a bachelors - At CSM that would cost approximately $8,000.00 as compared to as much as $50,000.00 at a state college.  CSM is very inexpensive!

 

Most of our students are pastors, counselors and professionals who have realized the benefit of completing a degree or advancing their education to the next level.  These students discover the great advantages offered by CSM - including reasonable cost, ability to continue in their current job or ministry without relocation and to work at their own pace.

Our typical fees are:
$50.00 Enrollment Fee
$4.00 for each credit hour awarded for life or ministry experience (you do not have to purchase these if you do not wish to)

 

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$125.00 per (2) hour course on the Bachelor level
$175.00 per (3) hour course on the Master's level
$225.00 per (4) hour course on the Doctorate level

 

Below is a Comparison Chart of Typical Cost for a College Education. CSM is a fraction of the cost of traditional education.

Can I pay as I go?
Yes! You may pay for each course as you take them.


What if I pay for my entire degree up front?

You will receive a 10% discount and all of your courses will arrive in one large box. You may then work at your own pace.


I am a CFNI, Rhema or CTB Graduate coming to CSM after 3 years.  How many courses and how long will it take me to get a bachelors degree?

If you are a graduate from the 2 year program and the 3rd year school of ministry you will likely only need to take 30 hours with CSM (15 courses). If you devoted 3 or 4 hours a week to your studies it should take you less than one year working in your spare time to graduate. Other Schools of Ministry have similar programs for graduates like this but the outcome is not the same. Typically, if they say they accept all or your credits it usually means all that apply to the degree plan you choose.  Most find that out of a possible 90 credits only 15 or 20 apply but at CSM you receive 90 for 90 toward a degree! Most transfer students are much closer than they think.