Member School Program

From Evangelical Training Association's founding by institutes of higher education in 1930, we have served as a bridge between like-minded academic communities and the local church. The Member School program is designed for institutes of higher education that offer academic studies in church educational ministries or other ministry-oriented programs. There are two main foci of the program. First, we partner with your school to advance high Christian academic standards. Secondly, we are available to your graduates with a ready curriculum as they enter into local church service.

Within the program, there are three distinct divisions specifically designed to meet your institution’s needs; Adult Education, Undergraduate, and Graduate/Seminary. Follow the link to see a list of our Current Member Schools. All ETA member schools pay an annual fee of $150 and must submit to the approval process. Please contact us to request an application packet.

Member Schools by Division

Graduate/Seminary Education Division Members Undergraduate Education Division Members Adult Education Division Members
General Characteristics
Schools in this division are post-graduate institutions offering academic degrees that are chartered or approved by the government agency of the state or country where they reside in addition to good standing with an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Courses will typically be offered on the Master's and Doctoral level. Schools in this division are offering degrees that are chartered or approved by the government agency of the state or country where they reside in addition to good standing with an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Courses will typically be offered at the Associate and Bachelor levels. The Adult Education division is intended primarily for schools offering advanced leadership preparation for Christian adults, local church workers, and ministry leaders. Adult Education members generally fall into one or more of the following three categories: (1) non-traditional, (2) non-accredited Bible institute, or (3) non-degree granting. The one thing that binds all of these schools together is that they are pursuing God’s call to train and equip servants for the Kingdom of God through a formal education program.
Partnership with ETA
Professors utilize parts of ETA books in their syllabi or make them available for further reading which allows students an opportunity to interact with sound curriculum that they can use upon graduation in their local ministry setting. In addition, faculty in the Graduate Division are encouraged to write for ETA and be involved in the curriculum development process. These individuals provide a wealth of resources to help guide the development of practical ministry matters that are geared toward training adults. Graduate Teacher Diplomas may be awarded to students meeting certain requirements. Diploma recipients also receive a free ETA textbook and lifetime approval to teach ETA courses. Schools in this division may offer ETA courses, but the focus resides on exposing the students to the curriculum of ETA texts. Many teachers and professors utilize parts of ETA books in their syllabi or make them available for further reading. This allows students an opportunity to interact with sound curriculum that they can use upon graduation in their local ministry setting. Students are often grateful that they do not have to write a whole new curriculum and can immediately begin their ministry employing ETA resources. Associate and Standard Teacher Diplomas may be awarded to students meeting certain requirements. Diploma recipients also receive a free ETA textbook and lifetime approval to teach ETA courses.

Each school has a unique partnership with ETA. Most offer some or all of ETA courses in their regular curriculum. Schools generally award ETA certificates or certificates of their own that recognize the dedication and progression of the student. The Associate Teacher Diploma may be awarded if all requirements are met. This diploma gives the graduates life-time approval to teach all Foundational Level Courses and a free ETA textbook.