Walston's guide to earning religious degrees non-traditionally: Non-traditional education in America and abroad : an investigative report [Paperback]

Rick L Walston (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: C & B Pub; 2nd edition (1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962931217
• ISBN-13: 978-0962931215
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,469,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Rick Walston, PhD
Biography

Ric (aka Rick) Walston was born in 1954 in Longview, WA, and graduated from R. A. Long High School in '72. Ric earned multiple degrees including a B.A., an M.Rel., a D.Min., and a PhD. For twenty years he pastored in various churches including the Assemblies of God and independent churches. He has written multiple books, most of which are available on Amazon.com. Ric is the president of Columbia Evangelical Seminary. He also serves as a professor of theology. He lives with his wife, Sue, in the greater Seattle, WA, area.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was helpful in understanding educational options., February 10, 1999

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This review is from: Walston's Guide to Earning Religious Degrees Non-Traditionally (Paperback)

The issues surrounding non-traditional education can be very confusing. Many bold claims and outlandish self-promoting propositions blur the choices that exist among distance learning institutions. Dr. Walston's book discusses the differences between accreditation and credibility. He also presents a vast amount of important details comparing different religious schools. Some obviously deserve serious consideration by potential students "shopping" for a fine education. Others prove to be little more than a blemish on the academic landscape. This work offers clarity to the fog surrounding religious education. Randy Weiss, Ph.D.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For those seeking theological training it is a must read., February 11, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Walston's guide to earning religious degrees non-traditionally: Non-traditional education in America and abroad : an investigative report (Paperback)

I have the first edition of this publication and I was greatly impressed with its clarity and honesty. I called the author, Rick Walston, and he is as honest and forthright as his book. This publication is a must read for all persons seeking theological (accredited) training.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *Walston's Guide* is an invaluable resource., February 11, 1999

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Carmen C. Dicello (Pottsville, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walston's Guide to Earning Religious Degrees Non-Traditionally (Paperback)

In our fast-paced age, many Christians are looking for new and creative ways to obtain a theological education. Unfortunately, however, there are all too many diploma mills, so-called institutions that are willing to sell a degree to unwary students. When this occurs, the results can be devastating. Schools claiming to be Christian violate the very principles upon which Christianity is founded. Unsuspecting students are robbed, both financially and morally. And somehow the whole purpose of theological education--to equip students with the intellectual and spiritual tools that foster Christian service--is neglected. But where can interested persons turn to determine the legitimacy of non-traditional religious institutions? The answer is simple: *Walston's Guide to Earning Religious Degrees Non-Traditionally.* The author, Dr. Rick Walston, does a masterful job sifting through and evaluating the claims of a large number of schools. Thorough, insightful, and sometimes shocking--*Walston's Guide* is an invaluable resource for understanding and appraising non-traditional education options.

Maybe you are searching for an alternative to traditional Christian studies. Perhaps you need some criteria for evaluating someone's educational background. Or you might simply desire a handy reference to separate the good educational claimants from those that are bad (and, sometimes, ugly). Whatever the specifics, *Walston's Guide* is *the* must-read non-traditional education manual.

Carmen C. DiCello Pastor/Student