Why CCCTS?
Christ.... through the cities, to the world.
CCCTS exists to prepare Christ-centered leaders academically, professionally and spiritually, in order that they may be equipped to address creatively and effectively the needs and challenges of urban communities and society at large.
Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary (CCCTS) was founded through the vision of Dr. Eddie G. Grigg, pastor and educator, who believed God was calling him to establish a theologically conservative evangelical institution for training Christian leaders in the heart of the city. With the support of friends and the partnership of New Life Baptist Church, CCCTS began its mission in 1996 to prepare men and women for faithful service in ministry and in society.
Dr. Grigg guided the institution through its early years, leading CCCTS to secure degree-granting authority in 1998, welcome international students, expand its library, and pursue national accreditation with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). In 2002, the seminary relocated to the Whiting Avenue campus through the generous gift of Whiting Avenue Baptist Church, and later, in 2019, moved to its current home on East Independence Boulevard. These milestones reflected the seminary’s steady growth and adaptability in fulfilling its mission.
Throughout its history, CCCTS has remained focused on equipping Christians to engage the urban world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From launching distance learning in 2013 to broadening degree programs to prepare believers for both ministry and marketplace leadership, the seminary continues to blend biblical conviction with practical training for today’s challenges.
In 2025, the Board of Directors appointed Dr. Christopher E. Harris as the institution’s third president, following the decades of faithful leadership of founder Dr. Eddie G. Grigg. Building on this strong foundation, Dr. Harris leads CCCTS into a new chapter of growth, advancing its mission to raise up biblically grounded, Spirit-led leaders who will impact churches, communities, and the world for Christ.
CCCTS is committed to developing servant leaders who are academically prepared, socially adept, and morally grounded, equipping each student to fulfill the Great Commission.
High Academic Training:
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Students receive rigorous academic instruction integrated with practical, hands-on experience in their field of ministry.
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Graduates develop evaluative skills, a lifelong commitment to learning, effective communication, practical application of knowledge, and the ability to access and use sound information.
Interpersonal Skills:
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Students cultivate maturity in relationships within family, church, and society.
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Graduates demonstrate respect for diversity, interacting positively across racial and cultural boundaries.
Moral Constitution:
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Students grow into spiritually and morally mature adults, integrating discipleship into daily life.
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Graduates demonstrate a deep understanding of Scripture, appreciation for the Judeo-Christian heritage, and the ability to communicate and defend biblical truth, especially in urban ministry contexts.
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Graduates are equipped to articulate the gospel effectively, leading others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
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Explore Our Range of Academic Programs
George Shears III, 2020
"Education is not something they take lightly here and they prove this in each class with a new challenge created to make me a better person and preacher."
Beverly Turner-Styles
"Attending Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary has been a meaningful part of my journey, shaping and strengthening my theological development, especially as it relates to my calling in chaplaincy."
Christopher Harris, Ed.D., President & CEO
“At Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary, we do more than offer degrees; we form Christ-centered leaders—academically grounded, spiritually mature, and professionally equipped—to serve the Church and strengthen our urban communities.”
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Faculty-to-Student Ratio
Get the dedicated support needed to flourish in your studies.
Cultivate Your Future
A living classroom for ministry, leadership, and service.
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Career Tracks
Graduates serve in pastoral leadership, chaplaincy, missions, Christian education, nonprofit leadership, and counseling ministries.
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Years of Ministry Training
Since 1996, we have been a staple in the Charlotte community, equipping Christ-centered leaders for the urban mission field.
The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) is a voluntary, non-profit, self-governing organization of Christian postsecondary institutions. TRACS is recognized as a national institutional accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). TRACS was established by a group of educators in 1979, the purpose of which was to promote the welfare, interests, and development of quality Christian postsecondary institutions whose mission is characterized by a distinctively Christian orientation. While TRACS encourages each affiliated institution to develop its own distinctive (identity), TRACS expects institutions to provide quality postsecondary education within the context of Christian values, with emphasis on high academic standards, integrity, practical application, and spiritual development.
