The North American Reformed Seminary

We believe that the Church is the God-ordained institution for educating its members. Though seminaries have replaced this function of the Church for some time now, we seek to adhere to the biblical principle of Church-centered education. Because of this TNARS does not view itself as a separate institution from the local church, but rather as a res... ource for the local church to use in equipping the saints for the work of ministry (Eph 4:11-12). TNARS does not desire to supplant, but rather to work alongside local church leadership by providing curriculum and educational support for equipping their members. Our design is to keep local church leadership involved in the training process of the student. While we might be able to provide a high level seminary education, we cannot provide the avenues for servant-hood that come from being involved in the local church covenant community. Though we do not have regional accreditation, we are well recognized as a solid Reformed seminary as can be seen on our "Recognition" page. We are recognized by the Evangelical Reformed Council on Academics (not an accrediting agency). *South Carolina Code of Laws, Nonpublic Postsecondary Institution License Act, Section 59-58-30(4) does not require licensure of The North American Reformed Seminary as it is an "institution whose sole purpose is religious or theological training."Read More