Larthfurd University is not required to obtain accreditation or licensing oversight from the State of Florida in order to legally operate as a religious theological institution.
Larthfurd University of Theology is a religious institution operating under the religious exemption provisions of Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes.
Because of this religious exemption, the university is not required to obtain accreditation or licensing oversight from the State of Florida in order to legally operate as a religious theological institution. At this time, the university does not seek institutional accreditation and instead operates under its lawful religious exemption status recognized by the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education.
Students should understand that religious exempt institutions operate differently from traditional state-licensed or accredited colleges and universities. Larthfurd University of Theology focuses on theological education, interfaith studies, spiritual development, leadership, and interdisciplinary scholarship within its religious mission and framework.
The institution’s exemption status has been officially verified by the Commission for Independent Education pursuant to Florida Statute 1005.06(1)(f).
Florida Statute 1005.06(1)(f)
Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes provides an exemption for:
“Religious institutions that offer only educational programs that prepare students for religious vocations as ministers, professionals, or laypersons in the categories of church-related ministries, and that grant only religious degrees, including, but not limited to, degrees in divinity or theology.”
Under this statute, qualifying religious institutions are exempt from licensure requirements and governmental oversight by the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education.
Larthfurd University of Theology operates in accordance with Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes, as a religious institution providing theological and religious educational programs. The institution’s exemption status has been reviewed and accepted by the Commission for Independent Education through sworn affidavit verification pursuant to Florida law.
Official Verification Letter
Below is the official verification letter issued by the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education confirming that Larthfurd University of Theology has complied with Florida Statute 1005.06(1)(f) and is not subject to governmental oversight for the stated verification period.
