ARK Accreditation Manual, Standards, and Application Guidelines
For the Association of Registered Kingdomologists (ARK)
Global Accrediting Body for Kingdomology
STANDARDS FOR REGISTRATION
Purposes of Accreditation Manual
The purpose of this manual is to serve as the official guidebook for institutions seeking accreditation by ARK. It outlines the philosophy, objectives, standards, procedures, and ethical responsibilities of accredited institutions, ensuring consistency, quality, and biblical fidelity in the global field of Kingdomology.
Kingdom Accreditation Philosophy
Kingdomology, as a theological discipline, requires an accreditation model that affirms its biblical roots, ecclesial relevance, and educational rigour.
ARK accreditation is not merely academic but also spiritual and missional, validating institutions that equip believers to understand, live, and advance the Kingdom of God in all spheres of life.
Core Objectives of ARK Accreditation
To provide academic, spiritual, and ministerial benchmark standards for Kingdomology and related theological fields.
To foster institutional excellence, biblical integrity, and theocentric pedagogy in Kingdom training centres worldwide.
To ensure recognition, global networking, and mutual accountability among institutions and scholars of Kingdom studies.
To encourage contextual theological reflection in Africa, Asia, the Global South, and beyond.
Standards for Accreditation
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- The institution must affirm a biblical, Trinitarian confession of faith centred on Christ and His Kingdom.
- It must uphold a sound theological understanding of Kingdom mandate, biblical authority, and gospel witness.
Programmes must meet or exceed ARK minimum credit thresholds:
- Postgraduate Diploma: 36 credits (including research).
- Master's Degree: 60 credit (including research and thesis).
Core courses must cover:
- Biblical Theology of the Kingdom
- Kingdom Ethics
- Theocentric Family Life
- Discipleship and Ecclesiology
- Kingdom Education
- Kingdom Mission and Leadership
- African or contextual Kingdomology (for relevant institutions)
A. To teach "Postgraduate Diploma in Kingdomology" (PGDK), a Minimum of:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Kingdomology (PGDK)
- A Registered Kingdomologist (RK) desgination.
- Master’s degree in Theology, Biblical Education, Biblical Studies, or its equivalent.
B. To teach "Master of Kingdom Studies" (MKS), a Minimum of:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Kingdomology (PGDK)
- A Registered Kingdomologist (RK) designation.
- Doctorate in Theology, Biblical Education, Biblical Studies, or its equivalent.
At least 50% of full-time lecturers must be trained in Kingdomology, Theocentric Family Life or related fields of specialisation.
Clear leadership structure including:
- Principal, President or Rector
- Academic Dean
- Registrar
- Governing Board or Oversight Council
Institutions must demonstrate:
- Kingdom worldview transformation
- Missional commitment
- Academic and ministerial competence
- Ethical and doctrinal alignment
- And more
Functional library (physical or digital) with:
- At least 100–500 titles related to Kingdom Theology, Kingdom Education, and Theocentric Family Life
- Access to learning infrastructure (online platforms, classrooms, research facilities)