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(More customer reviews)I purchased this book on May 16, 2002. I did so because I needed help in sorting out facts from fiction. I had previously studied via distance through a ministry that purported to be a legitimate and scholarly institution. I received my Associates degree in Ministry after reading one book, and completing an open book exam (designed to ensure I read the book). Needless to say, as a person who has been called by the Lord to serve Him full time, it was obvious that this was not a true education.
To Rick Walston's book: I read this book, including the school reviews, at LEAST 5 times cover to cover. My copy has dog-earred and worn pages. It has had water on it. It has notes and markings inside it. It has taught me about accreditation and why it is and why it isn't important. I have been to every one of the school's web sites (most addresses are listed in the book, some you must find through google or another search engine) at LEAST 5 times.
At last, on July 1, 2002 I was accepted by the school I believe was THE BEST due to the faculty, the type of education (mentoring), the un-biased reccomendations, and the cost (compared to Traditional schools it was a bargain). I have seen first hand that I will gain an actual education (complete with extensive reading, very strict writing requirements, and routine contact with my mentor). I am starting at ground zero (ignoring my earlier mentioned "degree") and look forward to the journey. I would not have been able to make this prayerful decision with Rick Walston's book.
Even though I am already signed up with a school, I still look through this book at least every couple of weeks to review the information.
This book is a "MUST READ" before you invest the money the Lord has given you for your Biblical or Seminary training. We are required to be good stewards of the Lord's money. Spend the [money] (I had mine sent second day air so I could begin research quickly) to purchase this book, then read it and study it. Challenge the statements by visiting the web sites yourself. Call Rick Walston if you disagree with him. But don't spend $8,000 plus on distance education without this small investment first.
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This provocative book tells you how to determine if a college is a credible school. It identifies hundreds of good schools through which students can earn Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees entirely off campus. It also exposes many less-than-wonderful schools that should be avoided. Walston's Guide has become the academic standard by which Christian distance learning is evaluated. It masterfully guides the reader through the important but often misunderstood concept of American accreditation. It also gives a trustworthy statement on how to understand global academic recognition. Walston's Guide is the must read for anyone interested in distance learning.
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