SPRINGDALE - Up until two years ago, tiny Ecclesia College offered degree programs that were strictly focused on biblical and faith-based studies. But these days it is broadening its scope to include ...

CHICAGO (CN) – The Seventh Circuit ruled Tuesday that Illinois may prohibit Bible colleges from granting “degrees” if the schools refuse to comply with the state’s accreditation process. The Illinois ...

Bible colleges in Illinois have filed a federal lawsuit against state education regulators, seeking the unencumbered right to award degrees to students who complete their programs. The lawsuit, filed ...

DeLeon graduated with high honors with degrees Biblical studies and pastoral ministry. He hopes to attend seminary in the fall. "I want to pursue a masters degree in theological studies and ...

CHICAGO (CN) – Illinois Bible colleges tried Thursday to persuade the Seventh Circuit that the state has no business evaluating the merit of programs that prepare students for Christian ministry. The ...

Bible colleges in Illinois have filed a federal lawsuit against state education regulators, seeking the unencumbered right to award degrees to students who complete their programs. The lawsuit, filed ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Bible colleges in ...