The King's University (Texas)

For other similar names, see King's College (disambiguation) and King's University (disambiguation).
The King's University
Former names
The King's College and Seminary
TypePrivate university
Established1997 (1997)
FounderJack W. Hayford
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational
PresidentIrini Fambro
Students650
Address
2121 E Southlake Blvd
,
Southlake
,
Texas
,
United States

32°56′23″N 97°07′17″W / 32.939603°N 97.121510°W / 32.939603; -97.121510
Colors  Purple
Websitewww.tku.edu

The King's University is a private evangelical university in Southlake, Texas.

History

The King's University was founded by Jack W. Hayford with The Church on the Way as The King’s College and Seminary, in Van Nuys, (San Fernando Valley), California, in 1997.[1][better source needed] In 2012, the school changed its name to become "The King's University" and opened a campus in Southlake, Texas sponsored by Gateway Church (Texas).[2] In 2013, the main campus and administration left California and permanently moved to Southlake.[3]

Accreditation

The King’s University is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools at the Category IV level and by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Both the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and the Association of Biblical Higher Education are members of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.[4]

The Institution is listed in the current edition of both The American Council on Education’s Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education and in the Higher Education directory. The Institution is acknowledged on the United States Department of Education website as an accredited postsecondary institution and participates in the United States Department of Education Title IV Program. The King’s University has been authorized to participate in the Montgomery GI Bill Veteran’s Benefits program and the Southlake, TX, campus is approved to enroll international students.

The King’s Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools and is approved to offer the following degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Practical Theology, Master of Organizational Leadership, and Doctor of Ministry. Additionally, The King’s Seminary has received approval for its comprehensive distance education.[4]

References

  1. ^ "History". The King's University. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  2. ^ mysouthlakenews.com, The King's University at Gateway Opens New Southlake Campus in August, USA, MAY 15, 2013
  3. ^ JENNIFER LECLAIRE, charismanews.com, Jack Hayford Moves the King’s University's Main Campus to Texas, USA, 11/11/2013
  4. ^ a b "Accreditation and Assessment". TKU. Retrieved 2024-09-06.