HISTORY OF OXFORD EDUCATIONAL NETWORK

Oxford Educational Network – International University of Fundamental studies

The Oxford Educational Network is a Network of Universities, Colleges and Schools that operate under a Royal Charter from Charles I of England. The Charter, dated 1640, was originally granted to Wolsey Hall at Oxford. Wolsey Hall was named for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1471-1530) who had set up Cathedral College which was re-named Christ Church College. The Oxford Educational Network now has schools in England, America, Canada, Central America, South America and Italy.

IN 2002 Oxford Educational Network accredited and appointed as affiliated University the International University of Fundamental Studies, St.Petersburg (at present time in Moscow). Seal of the Oxford Educational Network – International University of Fundamental Studies (IUFS) handed over to Prof Santhi Jayasekera, Record of the IUFS. In 2005 Prof Santhi Jayasekera Registered IUFS Branch in the State of California. President of the Oxford Educational Network Archbishop John Parnell and President of the International Theological University Pasadena, CA, USA Archbishop Prof Chieft Swift Eagle full supported to Rector of IUFS Professor Santhi Jayasekera to carry on educational activities with Oxford Network.

Certificate of Registration IUFS

Co-founder Dr. William Comfort was promotion to Heaven in December 2011 and, since that time, his wife, Dr. E. Shirley Comfort has continued to carry the original vision forward and Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary continues to offer quality Christian education to students who would otherwise not be able to attain a degree.

In September 2008, the Oxford Educational Network, an adjunct affiliate of Oxford University, England, received Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary as an Affiliated University. Archbishop John Parnell, Ph.D., D.D., welcomed Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary into the fellowship of Oxford Educational Network in recognition of the College’s continued efforts to raise the standard of Christian education. The affiliation with Oxford Educational Network does not mean the College is accredited by Oxford University.

Now IUFS offers more 200 educational programmes running under nomenclature of IUFS which is approved by the International Higher academic Council and Oxford Educational Network.

In 2005 California University FEC recognized IUFS degrees in USA and issued a Certificate of Recognition and in 2015 resumed the Certificate after IUFS moved to Moscow. Finnaly IUFS accepting by the State Department of USA.