Prof. Frollis,
Bethel University differs from more recently established "on-line universities" because it was first a college and grew into a university and then added the on-line capability. Bethel University established itself as a well known educational center.
In my personal case Bethel University adds to the credibility of the university and my degree because the P.A.S. program for ministry was first started at Bethel University and was known as the home study program at that time. In addition, the seminary itself was also on the Bethel Grounds in McKenzie, TN. Which is currently the science building. There is a commemorative plaque on the outside wall of the science building. There has been a long connection between the training of ministers especially Cumberland Presbyterian ministers and secular education and Bethel University. However, the seminary moved in the 1960's to Memphis, TN. The P.A.S. program still meets every summer for the in-person, ministry boot camp and then has a ton of homework due at various times throughout the rest of the year. So the history is a major part of why I chose Bethel and how the history enhances the value of my degree.
Gloria
Joseph,
I agree with you that Bethel is a great university! I had not thought about …show more content…
When I was looking for a college; I knew that my schedule would change - and well it did. It got much busier; but thanks to the flexibility I will be able to multi-task. I knew that there was a possibility with involvement in ministry that I could be called to a state any where in the country or even possibly over-seas and I wanted the ability to continue with my education. Bethel has made all of that possible. I may even continue on to get my masters. Something I am seriously thinking
Bethel University differs from more recently established "on-line universities" because it was first a college and grew into a university and then added the on-line capability. Bethel University established itself as a well known educational center.
In my personal case Bethel University adds to the credibility of the university and my degree because the P.A.S. program for ministry was first started at Bethel University and was known as the home study program at that time. In addition, the seminary itself was also on the Bethel Grounds in McKenzie, TN. Which is currently the science building. There is a commemorative plaque on the outside wall of the science building. There has been a long connection between the training of ministers especially Cumberland Presbyterian ministers and secular education and Bethel University. However, the seminary moved in the 1960's to Memphis, TN. The P.A.S. program still meets every summer for the in-person, ministry boot camp and then has a ton of homework due at various times throughout the rest of the year. So the history is a major part of why I chose Bethel and how the history enhances the value of my degree.
Gloria
Joseph,
I agree with you that Bethel is a great university! I had not thought about …show more content…
When I was looking for a college; I knew that my schedule would change - and well it did. It got much busier; but thanks to the flexibility I will be able to multi-task. I knew that there was a possibility with involvement in ministry that I could be called to a state any where in the country or even possibly over-seas and I wanted the ability to continue with my education. Bethel has made all of that possible. I may even continue on to get my masters. Something I am seriously thinking