Introduction
Pastors, Christian leaders and local Churches. Pastors and Christian Leaders can begin their own ministry-based schools by registering with our International Christian Arbitrators University (ICA University) and implementing our courses. With this form of schooling, pastors and Christian leaders can mentor their own leaders.
Colleges, Institutes, churches, NGOs and individuals wishing to operate Study Centers and Extension Campuses of ICA University in various parts of the world on a mutual partnership basis are requested to apply online. The approved study centres will enrol students, conduct study exercises and hold examinations or assessments of students.
The ICA University awards the diploma to students meeting the graduation requirements based on the recommendations of the study centre's assessment board. The quality of the educational standards will be monitored by the university accreditation bodies and the Approved accredited centres membership will be granted to the successful candidate.
The attached Organizational Partner Manual gives details of academic collaboration with ICA University for the international Christian community wishing to start ministry-based schools for effective service.
Models of Collaboration
ICA University offers different ways to create a ministry-based school or help existing institutions operate in affiliation to strengthen collaboration. In either case, ICA University may license whole programs or stages of programs, designed by ICA University and often delivered online through the ICA University's e-campus, to be delivered by a partner institution at their premises.
International Study Center
ICA University Study Centers are learning centres, ministry-based schools or bible colleges established, maintained, or recognized by The Open Christin University through collaboration with the local church community. This arrangement helps committed ministers, churches, denominations, mission agencies, Christian NGOs, and non-profit organizations to establish their own ministry-based schools and teach ICA University courses on their premises to empower the local church. The centres carry out advertising activities, admissions support, student counselling and career advice, and training by organizing contact classes and administering the examinations required per the program specifications. If you are called for Christian education and interested in starting your ministry-based school, check out the details and Apply Here.
Collaborating Institutions
Collaborating Institutions are existing education providers, collaborating with the Open Christian University in the design and delivery of an approved curriculum. ICA University collaborates with different institutions to ensure quality, access, and affordance. The most common forms include, but are not limited to:
a) Validation: a form of arrangement where ICA University accredits a program developed [and often to be delivered] by a partner institution as equivalent to an ICA University award or leading to the award of a specific number of credits in the ICA University credit framework. The partner institution has responsibility for updating program content and program content will be reviewed as part of the partner institution’s Collaborative Review.
b) Joint Program: a study program developed and/or provided jointly by two or more higher education institutions, possibly also in cooperation with other institutions, leading to the award of [1] either institution, [2] double/ multiple degrees or [3] a joint degree. Learn More.
c) Articulation: an arrangement whereby programs and modules delivered by a partner institution are formally recognized for credit transferability or for the purposes of advanced standing towards an ICA University award.
If you would like to get in touch with Open Christian University regarding Academic Collaboration, write an email with a completed MoU to lesllcnewyork@icauniversity.us. Feel free to suggest new areas of collaboration or terms of agreement.