OBCA Membership Requirements

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Educational institutions, online Bible colleges, course providers (this includes private online Bible teachers) that meet the below criteria are eligible to join the Online Bible College Association (OBCA). We reserve the right to terminate membership of institutes or training courses that do not meet these conditions.
Online Bible College Association

  • Agreement with the OBCA Statement of Faith
    Institutions and individuals are in agreement with the core Christian beliefs outlined in the OBCA Statement of Faith.
  • Accredited and Unaccredited Welcome
    Both accredited and unaccredited course providers or institutions are eligible to join.
  • Programs Delivered Online or by Correspondence
    Courses and programs offered must be accessible through online learning or correspondence.
  • Accreditation Transparency
    Listing “accreditation” from non-recognized bodies is prohibited. Institutions not accredited by government-recognized bodies or official religious accrediting organizations¹ will not be accepted as members.
  • Fake Credentials
    Institutions may not employ teachers with degrees or credentials from organizations that use false accreditation or operate as diploma mills and list them as if they studied at “accredited” institutes.
  • Transparent Fees
    Institutions must clearly list all costs and fees publicly on their website, with no hidden charges or unexpected costs for students.
  • Accreditation
    Members cannot not claim “accreditation” for their program or school by OBCA since we are not an accreditation institute. Instead use terms as “OBCA Member” or “partner”.
  • Criminal Background Check
    Teachers offering online courses or staff members of member institutions must have no criminal record and should maintain good standing within their community and church.
  • Membership Directory
    Member institutions are listed in the OBCA online directory. In return, we ask you to provide a backlink to the OBCA website (www.biblecollegeassociation.org). The use of the OBCA logo is optional. The logo is available as a free download in transparent PNG or WEBP format (see below).

OBCA Membership benefits

  • Students are looking for the best possible and reliable biblical education. They will find them trough this website!
  • Listing of your website in our online directory:
    • distinguishes yourself as an educational provider from other online course providers and colleges, especially diploma mills!
    • show students that you are a reliable education provider who puts ethical biblical education first
    • creates more confidence in the online education you offer
    • increases visibility on the internet
    • ensures a better SEO ranking in search engines like Google
  • Low membership fee, making membership accessible to ministries that rely on donations or offer education for free.
  • Fees are based upon the coutry the institute is located (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 countries, see below). Discounts available for Tier 2 and Tier 3 countries.

OBCA Membership Fees

The OBCA membership fees are as low as possible! Fees are non-refundable.

  • Members of the OBCA join our subscription program to pay a yearly fee:
    • Members from Tier 1 countries: US $25/year
    • Members from Tier 2 countries: US $18.75/year (25% discount)
    • Members from Tier 3 countries: US $12.50/year (50% discount)
    • Private membership (online teachers): US$12.50/year
  • Termination of the subscription means that the institute will be removed from the directory. The OBCA logo may no longer be used and all references to our website including links must be removed from your site.

OBCA Logo

The OBCA Logo consists of three main parts and all point to the Lord Jesus Christ and can be downloaded as a transparant image in PNG or WEBP format.

  • The sun of righteousness (Malachi 4:2)
  • The Word (John 1:1-5)
  • The Lamb of God (John 1:29; Revelation 7:17)

WEBP Logo | PNG Logo

OBCA Registration Form

The OBCA reserves the right to reject applications if it determines that applicants do not meet the requirements, are in conflict with the Statement of Faith or teach sectarian errors including, but not limited to, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormonism, 7th Day Adventism, Word of Faith, Fivefold Ministry, and others.

Registration form
We use Google Forms for registration. Please click here to apply for registration.

The OBCA is still in development at the moment.
Contact register@biblecollegeassociation.org if you have any questions.

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1) For example: Association for Biblical Higher Ed (ABHE), the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), and the Trans-national Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), ECTE (formerly the EEAA, Europe), Association of Christian Schools International and others.