Walston's Guide to Christian Distance Learning - Softcover

Walston, Rick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1602660581 ISBN 13: 9781602660588

Publisher: Xulon Pr, 2007

Synopsis

Is that college or seminary you are considering a credible school? Walston's Guide identifies hundreds of good schools through which students can earn Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees off campus. For many school counselors, administrators, registrars, accrediting agencies, denominations, employers, and prospective students, Walston's Guide has become the standard by which Christian distance learning is evaluated. ~ A "must read" when conducting thorough background work. I recognized many of my alma maters, and I felt right at home with L.I.A.R.S. [a bogus organization identified in the book]. In fact, I believe I even met some of their school officials, when I investigated Degree Mills for the FBI. Allen Ezell, FBI Special Agent (Retired), headed the agency's diploma mill task force known as DipScam Walston's Guide is an excellent and comprehensive resource for identifying and describing both accredited and non-accredited distance learning degree programs . . . It is used by this office, along with other widely recognized higher education directories. Dr. Russell G. Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Walston's Guide serves as one of our primary sources of information in responding to inquiries. We cannot overstate its usefulness to us! Dr. Randall E. Bell, Associate Director, Association for Biblical Higher Education Walston's Guide is the first place I look when I need a tough but fair evaluation and description of a school offering religious degrees by distance learning. It is a most valuable resource for students, registrars, human resource professionals, and the media. Dr. John B. Bear, Author of Bear's Guide To Earning Degrees Nontraditionally ~ Dr. Rick Walston is well known as an expert in Christian distance learning. He has been researching and writing on this topic for more than 20 years.

About this title

About the Author

[Rick Waslton's educational background includes both traditional and distance learning though these various schools: --Associate of Practical Theology, Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas --Bachelor of Arts, Warner Pacific College, Portland, Oregon --Master of Religion, Warner Pacific College, Portland, Oregon --Doctor of Philosophy, Greenwich University, Hilo, Hawaii --Doctor of Ministry, Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry, Kirkland, Washington --Doctor of Philosophy student in theology, Potchefstroom University, South Africa]

Review

". . . a veritable treasure-house of information . . . essential reading for anyone embarking upon a non-traditional course. It addresses so many questions that a would-be student wants to have answered. And it has the splendid quality of being presented in a common-sense, logical way. I have used the Guide and will continue to use it with great interest." -- Robert Brinley Jones, D.Phil. Oxford University, F.S.A., London, President of the National Library of Wales

"Dr. Rick Walston has proven over the years that he is the expert on non-traditional theological education. His consistent research and fair evaluation make Walston's Guide a must for any person seeking the quality educational opportunities that exist outside of traditional schools and universities." -- James R. White, Th.D., Author of The King James Only Controversy, Director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, Arizona

"Those who have discovered that there are non-traditional programs of religious higher education will find that the Walston's Guide saves untold hours of research in looking for what is available. The book raises caution flags when appropriate. Helpful background information in early chapters assists the reader to make discriminating use of the listings." -- C. Richard Craghead,D.Min.,San Francisco Theological

"Through this book, Rick Walston has provided a needed resource for those considering distance learning. Walston's Guide is packed with useful information that will assist you in making the best decision for your continued education." -- Jack Kragt, Academic Sales Manager, Zondervan Publishing House

"Walston's Guide is the first place I look when I need a tough but fair evaluation and description of a school offering religious degrees by distance learning. It is a most valuable resource for students, registrars, human resource professionals, and the media." -- Dr. John B. Bear, Author of Bear's Guide To Earning Degrees Nontraditionally, California

Edition details

• Publisher: Xulon Pr
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1602660581
• ISBN 13: 9781602660588
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 312