Carolina University of Theology

Carolina University of Theology or CUT was a private Christian university located in Manassas, Virginia, United States, and offered theological degrees by distance learning. It is an affiliate and educational outreach ministry of 'Reconciliation Community Church' of the same locality.

Carolina University of Theology
TypePrivate
Established1990/1991
AffiliationReconciliation Community Church, Manassas, VA, USA.[1]
PresidentJohn R. Peyton
Academic staff
6[2]
StudentsUnknown
Location
Manassas
,
Virginia
,
USA
Websitewww.cutofnova.org

Mission statement

The mission of Carolina University of Theology is to provide continued educational programs to students who fall into two categories: (1) Those are unable to attend full-time classes on campus. This can be accomplished through the University's home study/online programs. (2) Those who are able to attend on campus classes twice a week.

History

Carolina University of Theology was founded by Dr. Gene Thompson of Iron Station, North Carolina in 1990−91. The "university" suspended all activities on April 25, 2022 citing lack of students and faculty members.[3] However, this decision to close was 11 days after the University founder, John R. Payton, was arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a 20 year old woman in a "counseling session." This arrest occurred on the campus of CUT and Reconciliation Church.[4]

Academic programs

Carolina University of Theology offered the following degree programs.

  • Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBS)
  • Master of Christian Education (MCE)
  • Master of Christian Counseling Psychology (MCCP)
  • Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
  • Master of Theology (MTH)
  • Doctor of Christian Education (DCE)
  • Doctor of Christian Counseling Psychology (DCCP)
  • Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
  • Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)

Accreditation

Carolina University of Theology, In pursuant to 8 VAC 40-31-50 of the Virginia Administrative Code was granted religious exemption from the Commonwealth of Virginia State Council of Higher Education For Virginia/SCHEV's regulations and is authorized as a degree granting institution. Carolina University is unaccredited by any accreditation body recognized by CHEA[5] or the USDE.[6] Degrees from this school therefore lack utility in use for transfer to other university.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "rcc77.org". Archived from the original on 2011-09-23. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  2. Carolina University of Theology: Staffs Archived June 17, 2012, at the Wayback Machine date=March 2012
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  4. "76-year-old pastor charged with sexually assaulting 20-year-old woman at Manassas church". FOX 5 DC. 2022-04-19. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  5. "Database of Institutions and Programs Accredited by Recognized U.S. Accrediting Organizations". Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2017-08-16.
  6. "Download Accreditation Data Files". U.S. Department of Education. April 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2017-08-16.

[1] www.cutofnova.org

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