How to contact ITAA
The International Theological Accreditation Association (ITAA) accepts enquiries and verification requests by official email and dedicated online forms. Do not rely on informal or social-media claims about accreditation.
Use the contact form available on our website or send enquiries to the official email addresses published on our Contact page. We do not publish telephone numbers; all formal communications and document submissions must use the channels listed on our site.
How to verify an institution's ITAA status
Before accepting a qualification, students and stakeholders should verify an institution's accreditation directly with ITAA. Accepted verification methods include:
- Search the ITAA online directory for the institution's current listing.
- Request a written confirmation from ITAA by email citing the institution's legal name and campus addresses.
- Ask the institution to provide its official ITAA certificate and cross-check the certificate details with ITAA records.
ITAA updates its public directory promptly after changes to status, but institutions remain responsible for maintaining accurate public statements.
What ITAA will verify and what we will not
ITAA can confirm whether an institution holds ITAA accreditation, the accreditation level (Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3), and the effective dates or any formal sanctions recorded by ITAA. ITAA will not:
- Confirm governmental recognition or statutory degree-awarding powers—these are controlled by local authorities.
- Provide legal opinions about an institution's compliance with national laws.
Legal responsibilities and consumer protection
Every institution is solely responsible for complying with ALL national, provincial/state, regional, and local laws relating to operation, issuance of qualifications, student registration, and consumer protection. ITAA accreditation NEVER overrides local law.
Institutions must ensure they possess every licence, registration, approval, or authorization required within their jurisdiction before issuing certificates, diplomas or degrees. ITAA does not grant statutory degree-awarding powers.
ITAA is a private theological accreditation agency.
ITAA is not a governmental accreditation authority.
ITAA accreditation never overrides local law.
Institutions remain solely responsible for compliance with all applicable national, state or provincial, regional, and local laws.
ITAA does not grant statutory degree-awarding powers.
Accreditation status does not replace governmental recognition where required.
Institutional rankings measure the maturity of systems and governance, not the value of a ministry, spiritual calling, ministry effectiveness, or God’s favour.
Reporting suspected misuse or misrepresentation
If you suspect an institution is misrepresenting its ITAA status, submit evidence and a detailed request for investigation through the ITAA verification form. ITAA reserves the right to investigate misuse of accreditation, misleading advertising, or false claims and may suspend, withdraw, or amend accreditation where appropriate.
Typical verification response times and privacy
Verification requests for public accreditation status are usually handled within published service times; requests that require document review or investigation may take longer. ITAA handles personal data in accordance with its privacy policy and will not disclose confidential information except as required by law or with consent.
Guidance for prospective students
Students should: check the ITAA directory; ask institutions for a current ITAA certificate and supporting documentation; confirm whether local legislation affects the use of a qualification for employment, licensure or further study; and contact relevant government agencies where statutory recognition is required. ITAA can help explain its standards and rankings but cannot substitute for local legal or regulatory advice.
Frequently asked questions
ITAA provides governmental recognition of degrees.
ITAA does not grant governmental recognition or statutory degree-awarding powers; government recognition is granted only by designated national or regional authorities.
An ITAA listing removes the need for local licences.
ITAA accreditation does not replace any licence, registration, or authorization required by local law.
ITAA's Role
ITAA provides independent theological accreditation to encourage transparency, institutional improvement and student protection. ITAA is not a government authority and does not replace local law or statutory recognition. For full legal wording, see the Important Accreditation Information page.
Important Accreditation Information
Institutional rankings measure the maturity of systems and governance, not the value of a ministry, spiritual calling, ministry effectiveness, or God’s favour.
Contact & Verification
Choose the correct form for your enquiry.
Verify an Institution General ContactVerify an Institution
Use this form to request verification of an institution’s ITAA accreditation status or to report a concern about how that status is represented.
General Contact
Use this form for general questions or messages that are not institution-verification requests.