seek to value all that Christ values (Matt 6:19-21, 33). God’s glory is demonstrated through the proclamation of the Gospel among the nations; therefore, CBS remains resolute in its commitment to the pursuit of God’s glory by being discipled and making disciples (including faculty, staff, students, and board members) who recognize the value of and work toward ethnic reconciliation and unity. VIII. A Prayer to God O Triune God, You are the sovereign author and giver of life, and Your very nature reflects perfect unity and diversity. Thank You for creating human beings of different ethnicities, backgrounds, and cultures in Your image, according to Your likeness, and for Your glory. Father, help us to be honest with You, ourselves, and one another about areas in which we need to grow in our love for You and our neighbors. For the sake of Christian fellowship (koinonia), may our commitment to the pursuit of ethnic reconciliation and unity far outweigh any misplaced allegiance to our own comfort and convenience. When we fail to love You and others rightly, convict Your people, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to recognize our error and to call it for what it is: sin. Forgive us, Lord, when we disparage, belittle, or dismiss others on the basis of their ethnicity or race. We repent of this, and we ask for Your forgiveness. Help Your Church to be one, as You are one. Give Your sons and daughters sacrificial, other-centered, Spirit-driven agape love for people of every tribe, language, people, and nation. May the world know that we are Yours by a love that is demonstrated as we listen humbly to one another, intercede faithfully for one another, and engage intentionally with one another, across all ethnic lines, for the advancement of the Gospel. Lord, we present this document to You, and we thank You for allowing us to participate in the work of Your ministry. May this work glorify You and strengthen Your church. As ministers of reconciliation and ambassadors for Your Son, use us, in any way that You see fit, as instruments of Your love, justice, truth, righteousness, and peace. Father, bring us shalom and be our shalom through the Prince of Shalom, Jesus Christ. In His name and by Your Spirit we pray. Amen.
DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATIONS The College is not affiliated with any denomination. The College seeks to serve those individuals and churches of similar biblical faith and welcomes to its student body qualified persons who are in general agreement with the College’s doctrinal position.
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
2022-2025 ACADEMIC CATALOG
The College considers itself a Christian ministry within Houston’s multi-ethnic community. CBS prohibits discrimination, except to the extent it is exempt under the Title IX statue with respect to any application inconsistent with CBS’s religious tenets, including harassment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran, or military status. This policy applies to all student admissions, academic policies, scholarships, and other college-administered programs. College students or employees who experience conduct in violation of this policy are likely to have concerns and questions, including how to report and respond to sex-based misconduct. Title IX complaints by or against CBS students, employees, or third parties, can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator. To discuss concerns or report violations, please contact the Title IX Coordinator: Title IX Coordinator 832-252-4619 TitleIXCoordinator@cbshouston.edu
ACCREDITATION AND STATE AUTHORIZATION The College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) to award certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. Contact ABHE at 5850 T.T. Lee Blvd, Suite 130, Orlando, FL 32822 or call 407-207-0808. The ABHE address is provided to enable constituents to: 1) learn about the institution’s accreditation status, 2) file a third-party comment, or 3) file a complaint against the institution. The College of Biblical Studies-Houston is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
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