Accreditation
Recognized Standards and Proven Quality
Sangre de Cristo Seminary is accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries (ARTS) and authorized by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE).
Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries
Sangre de Cristo Seminary was accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries in 2001 and has been reaffirmed multiple times. Its current accreditation is valid through 2028.
ARTS accredits institutions that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees preparing students for Christian service and ministry through biblical and theological studies in the Reformed tradition.
As of 2026, Sangre de Cristo Seminary is one of 10 accredited member schools within ARTS. Additionally, 18 other seminaries affiliate with ARTS with 5 currently seeking to join the accredited ranks.
In 2025, ARTS became recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is the only nongovernmental higher education organization in the U.S. to assess and affirm the quality of accrediting organizations.
Colorado Department of Higher Education
The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) recognizes Sangre de Cristo Seminary as an authorized institution to operate as a Religious Training Institution/Seminary in Colorado.
CDHE also classifies the Seminary as accredited by an approved accrediting agency appropriate to its programs and purpose.
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