CORNERSTONE INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITATION CENTER FORUM

ABOUT US

CORNERSTONE INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITATION CENTER FORUM IS INCORPORATED WITH THE LAW OF ZAMBIA PACRA REG NO: 120230048883

REGISTERED WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF ZAMBIA ZRA WITH THE REGISTRATION NO 2002365919

Cornerstone Institutions Accreditation Center Forum (CIACF) is an accreditation body dedicated to providing a professional, legal and relevant educational accrediting service to Christian Theological schools, Seminaries NGOs and Bible Colleges.

We are aware that there is a growing trend for local Church leaders and pastors to train and equip their own members in typical Church-based settings. CIACF respects the autonomy of the local Church and we are willing to assist Church ministers to equip and train their own ministers.

ACCREDITATION 

 ACREDITATION is the act of granting approval to an institution of learning by a group of its peers after the school has met certain requirements and standards. Accreditation is a group process by which schools voluntarily agree to participate in a set of established standards in order to encourage quality education.

Cornerstone institutions accreditation center forum  has chosen not to pursue government-recognition. We understand that there is a difference between religious and secular education. Religious educational institutions are not required to obtain secular accreditation because they do not offer secular degrees and do not prepare their students for secular work. We recognize that there is a distinct separation between Church and State and fully support the freedom of Church leaders and religious educational institutions to offer programs that may lead to a Certificate, Diploma or Degree.

Cornerstone institutions accreditation center forum  urges all its accredited members to make sure that they comply with the laws of their State and/or nation.

PURPOSE 

The purpose of Cornerstone institutions accreditation center forum is to:

• certify that an institution has met the established standards of excellence.
• allow institutions to evaluate the acceptability of transfer credits into their own curricula programs 
• Accredited status means a school has voluntarily undergone a comprehensive examination to determine that it operates at a worthy level of performance.

 IN ASSOCIATE WITH 

CORNERSTONE INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITATION CENTER FORUM carry out its activities in partnerships with several high profile education and well known local and international bodies

CIACF We are in Partnership  with the following international accreditation organizations around the world. 

• ISIBUSISO SOLWAZI APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES COUNCIL OF CHURCHES AND BIBLE (SOUTH AFRICA)
• INTERNATIONAL INTERDISCIPLINARY INNOVATION CENTER OF LIFE (RUSSIAN FEDERATION)
• INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN ACCREDITATION FORUM ISO (MACEDONIA)
• AMERICAN MERIT COUNCIL (USA)
• EVANGELISTIC POWERFUL MOVEMENT OF JESUS CHRIST CLERGY (SOUTH AFRICA)
• CHRISTIAN ACCREDITATION COUNCIL COMMISSION (NIGERIA)
• INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGICAL ACCREDITATION AUTHORITY (NIGERIA)
• INTERNATIONAL TERTIARY EDUCATION ACCREDITATION COMMISSION (ZIMBABWE)
• ALL NATIONS BIBLE INSTITUTE AND PROJECTS ( SOUTH AFRICA)
• COUNCIL OF GLOBAL ACCREDITATION FOR PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ASSOCIATION (ETHIOPIA)
• ALL NATIONS OUTREACH CHRISTIAN COUNCIL (SOUTH AFRICA) 
• CHRIST CENTERED CHRISTIAN CONSORTIUM CCCC STANDARDS (SOUTH AFRICA)

WE ARE REGISTERED AS A BOARD TO GRANT MEMBERSHIP'S, AFFILIATIONS, AND ACCREDITATIONS TO SCHOOLS/ ORGANIZATIONS AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT  WILL MEET ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF QUALITY.

MISSION

Cornerstone institutions accreditation center forum is registered to strengthen Institutions, organizations and equip,train, empower and prepare men and women to fulfil the work and Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ.

VISSION 

The vision of Cornerstone institutions accreditation center forum is uniting in the field of the biblical higher education for effectively serving the work of the ministry of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. 

• We believe the Bible of 66 books to be the inspired infallible and authoritative word of God given to men for every area of our life.
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
• We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

VALUES OF CIACF 

• We value the partnership of educational institutions and their mutual help to each other.

• We value the church, ministry and worship of God to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

• We value theological studies carried out at a high academic level and of practical value.

• We value the spread of the Gospel around the world, with the involvement of every minister and member of the Church.

• We value education as the process of forming an integral personality for the ministry of Christ in the churches and community.

• We value the partnership of the members of the Body of Christ for the growth of oneself in love.

• We value theological education as a tool to help minister and the Church of Christ fulfill its mission on earth.

• We value the quality of theological education in the training of church leaders, ministers and all members of the church

• We value professional development and growth in order to achieve a more complete realization of the gifts, talents and abilities of each 

 BENEFITS OF ACCREDITATION INCLUDING;

1. Recognition and credibility: At (CIACF) we ensures that the Bible college meets certain standards and criteria, making it more credible and recognized both within the academic community and the broader public.

2. Eligibility for federal financial aid: Accredited Bible colleges are eligible for federal financial aid, which can help students cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. This can make education more accessible to a wider range of students.

3. Transferability of credits: Accreditation ensures that credits earned at one accredited institution can be transferred to another accredited institution. This can save students time and money by allowing them to complete their degree requirements more efficiently.

4. Quality assurance: (CIACF)     Accreditation provides a framework for ensuring that Bible colleges meet certain standards for academic quality, curriculum, faculty qualifications, and other key areas. This helps to ensure that students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for their chosen careers or further study.

5. Professional networking:  Our Accredited Bible colleges we will have strong connections with other educational institutions, churches, and religious organizations. 

NOTE!

INSTITUTIONS/ COLLEGES UNDER CORNERSTONE INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITATION CENTER FORUM after the accreditation is approved, you will receive the 3 years beautiful ACCREDITATION certificate and 1 Year(s) membership certificate.

Your INSTITUTION will be published under our website and other medias for advertising and verification purposes. 

You can use our logos on your CERTIFICATES.