Accreditation &
State Authorization
ABHE Accreditation
The Institute for GOD 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 and Master’s level.
The United States Department of Education recognizes ABHE as an institutional “gatekeeper.” Schools accredited by ABHE are thus recognized as accredited by the USDE.
State Authorization
The Institute for Global Outreach Developments Int’l is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by the Institute for Global Outreach Developments Int’l, please visit The THEC website and click on the "Authorized Institutions Data" button.
Transferability of Credit
Credits earned at the Institute for Global Outreach Developments Int’l (The Institute for G.O.D.) may or may not transfer to another educational institution. Credits earned at another educational institution may or may not be accepted by The Institute for G.O.D. You should obtain confirmation that The Institute for G.O.D. will accept any credits you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer credits earned at The Institute for G.O.D. to determine if such institutions will accept credits earned at The Institute for G.O.D. prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement.
The ability to transfer credits from The Institute for G.O.D. to another educational institution may be limited. Your credits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at The Institute for G.O.D. if you enroll in another educational institution. You should never assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of The Institute for G.O.D. and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned at The Institute for G.O.D. to before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.
— Statement from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission
America's largest and oldest accreditors for Bible-based institutions.
Alumni-run businesses, schools, and nonprofits placed in 18 Best-in-Nashville categories (2021-2022).
The Institute is approved to grant degrees by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
Institute students featured for their volunteer service to the elderly.
The Institute is approved to offer Post-9/11 GI Bill® educational benefits. *GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Member of the oldest and largest evangelical academic library organizations.
The Institute is Certified Homeschool-Friendly by "Homeschooling Parent": "upholding standards and creating understanding since 1999."
The Institute for G.O.D. is a member of the North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals.
You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all.
— 2 Corinthians 3:2