Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Top Universities Offering Online Ministry Degrees

By Beryl Dalton


Changes in the education sector have made it possible to get a degree through YouTube and Skype, among other online interaction platforms. This is facilitated by respectable universities offering accredited ministry degrees, among other academic certifications. They have attractive low cost, highly marketable and high quality education packages.

Liberty University Online- low cost, easy access, Christian integrity and variety have helped this university to maintain its top position. With over 160 courses, it remains the largest non-profit and private university. The courses range from bachelor to associates, high school, certificates, masters and PhD.

Reagent University- the university maintains its conservative foundations despite accepting other denominations. Quality online education and low cost make it attractive. It allows students to work or take care of their families by offering Any-Time access to its portal. The courses offered include leadership, education and arts.

Colorado Christian University- its impressive teacher to student ratio of 9 to 1 is a major selling point. Though open to all denominations, it is founded on the protestant principles. The institution emphases universal human values despite hiring a Christian faculty.

Le Tourneau University- the quality of education offered here has translated into an impressive 94 percent absorption rate for its graduates. Flexible schedules that meet the needs of adults and non-traditional learners are a major selling point. They are regarded as practical and smart, aided by an easy to access portal.

California Baptist University- it comprises ten departments offering twenty six online BA programs, eight Masters programs, and only two certificate programs. It is yet to introduce a PhD program. Masters students are provided with an option to fast tract their studies and complete in sixteen months. They also are enticed by the full time classes and quick graduation.

University of St. Francis- the Roman Catholic run institution has been in existence for over a century. It specializes in liberal arts and has a history of financial aid and allowing unit exemptions or credits on the basis of work experience. It offers more than 120 online courses and is considered among the largest in the segment.

St. Leo University- the Benedictine spirit can be felt on every corner despite the fact that it is open to all denominations. It is credited for offering a unified curriculum to online learners and those in physical classes. It remains top for military students with one PhD, twenty two Masters and 14 bachelor programs.

Dallas Baptist University- it ranks top because of maintaining an admirable per-dollar education quality. The teacher to pupil ratio is an impressive one to fifteen with a closely guided curriculum. Christian foundations have filtered into the learning schedules with weekly or monthly chapel forums.

Benedictine University- though not preachy and fundamentalist, the university has not been secularized. The areas of specialization are nursing, education and business. An impressive one to twenty teacher student ratio and anytime access portal are its selling points.

Grand Canyon University- a full time faculty has ensured that enrolled student can interact with the teacher at any time. It is founded on strong Christian foundations with students being involved in community outreach, Serve-The-City activities and mission trips. Availability of adult learning modules, hybrid model, continuing education and evening classes has made this university more attractive. It has more than a hundred degree programs.




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