Nations University
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:13 pm
In this time of economic hardship, there are some bright spots. One of them is Nations University. http://www.nationsu.org/site/
Nations University is a distance education college affiliated with the Churches of Christ which offers certificate, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in religious studies, and master's degrees in Ministry and Divinity. All courses for new students are offered online at this time. The institution is incorporated in Louisiana but has its offices in Brentwood, Tennessee.
As of July 31, 2008, the school had 3,197 students in 123 countries. 38% were studying via postal correspondence with the remainder using email and the web to complete their studies.
Nations University lacks educational accreditation. The school is, however, authorized by the Board of Regents of Louisiana to grant degrees. According to Nations, holders of bachelor's degrees from the college can enter the graduate program of the College of Bible and Ministry of Lipscomb University despite the unaccredited status of Nations University. In 2009; however, Nations University applied to the Distance Education and Training Council for accreditation and hopes to complete the process by January 2010.
Nations University is NOT a diploma mill. They were created with a vision for offering ministry and theology training at a low cost to students who could not otherwise afford the education with a special eye toward Africa. If you want to study ministry and theology online, this is the lowest cost way to do it. Last I checked, it was $100.00 or so per degree plus books (though most of the courses offer internet resources instead of a textbook for free). Once they finish DETC accreditation, your degree will be transferrable to colleges that accept DETC accreditation. Enjoy.
P.S. You can pay them back, if you like, by offering to volunteer as a country leader helping answer student questions after you graduate.
For business and whatnot you can check out DETC accredited Andrew Jackson University http://www.aju.edu/Admissions/admis_FAQ.asp They have a deal where you pay app fee plus books only but you'll have to ask them about the details and how it works. Peace.
Nations University is a distance education college affiliated with the Churches of Christ which offers certificate, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in religious studies, and master's degrees in Ministry and Divinity. All courses for new students are offered online at this time. The institution is incorporated in Louisiana but has its offices in Brentwood, Tennessee.
As of July 31, 2008, the school had 3,197 students in 123 countries. 38% were studying via postal correspondence with the remainder using email and the web to complete their studies.
Nations University lacks educational accreditation. The school is, however, authorized by the Board of Regents of Louisiana to grant degrees. According to Nations, holders of bachelor's degrees from the college can enter the graduate program of the College of Bible and Ministry of Lipscomb University despite the unaccredited status of Nations University. In 2009; however, Nations University applied to the Distance Education and Training Council for accreditation and hopes to complete the process by January 2010.
Nations University is NOT a diploma mill. They were created with a vision for offering ministry and theology training at a low cost to students who could not otherwise afford the education with a special eye toward Africa. If you want to study ministry and theology online, this is the lowest cost way to do it. Last I checked, it was $100.00 or so per degree plus books (though most of the courses offer internet resources instead of a textbook for free). Once they finish DETC accreditation, your degree will be transferrable to colleges that accept DETC accreditation. Enjoy.
P.S. You can pay them back, if you like, by offering to volunteer as a country leader helping answer student questions after you graduate.
For business and whatnot you can check out DETC accredited Andrew Jackson University http://www.aju.edu/Admissions/admis_FAQ.asp They have a deal where you pay app fee plus books only but you'll have to ask them about the details and how it works. Peace.