Legal Operation

CHET operates under the Education Code of the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education of the State of California.

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CHET is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. This designation by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) affirms our commitment to operating as a nonprofit entity, dedicated to our mission of providing theological education and ministry training. As a 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to CHET are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, enabling us to further our work and extend our impact in the community.

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CHET is the premier institution for Latino ministry education within the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). Founded in 1989, CHET is dedicated to equipping and empowering Latinos for transformative ministries through comprehensive theological education and practical ministry training. Those seeking ordination with the ECC can complete their ordination educational requirements at CHET.

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​​​​​The Association for Hispanic Theological Education (AETH) is approved by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, to certify the quality of the programs provided by undergraduate theological institutions. AETH is also an affiliate of ATS.

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The benefits of this certification are directly received by students graduating from certified programs: first, the certification guarantees the quality and relevance of the courses and programs that are offered to them; second, those who want to continue their studies can have access to master's programs in ATS accredited seminaries that accept such certification as a valid criterion and sufficient for admission to such programs.

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CHET is certified by AETH, and its Bachelor in Christian Ministry program meets the expectations of baccalaureate equivalency described in the Educational Standards of the Association of Theological Schools (ES.7 section 7.1.2).

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