Timothy Venture writes:<\/p>\n
An education in theology can end in anything from an Associates Degree to a Bachelors Degree to a Masters Degree to a Doctorate. So, in other words, this field of study is basically the same as any other where aspirations and requirements are concerned. <\/p>\n
The Past, The Present and The Future <\/p>\n
The concept of leaving home to go off to college is still viable these days. But presently many other options exist where an individual\u2019s options for the future are concerned. <\/p>\n
Many prestigious colleges and universities remain stable, accredited and more than happy to accept enrollment presently. And this traditional approach to education is definitely a viable means to an end. However, in today\u2019s world of near-instant electronic communication and general information transference, it should be understood that other options are currently available. <\/p>\n
Think from Home as You Roam <\/p>\n
Given the past decade\u2019s advent of internet access available to most every American household, an education acquired through online theology schools should be the first thing an aspiring student considers before looking at other options. <\/p>\n
In the past, online schools were considered as laughable as fly-by-night correspondence educations. But today education acquired via the internet has become not only acceptable, but often applauded by many, due to its time and money saving nature\u2026along with the notion that such semi-self taught courses of study show a student\u2019s self-motivational personality traits. <\/p>\n
Further, it should be realized that most every educational institution worth its salt currently offers degrees that can be acquired (at least in part) via their online schools and courses of study. And it should be realized further still that no stigma is attached to earning credits by these means. <\/p>\n
In other words, degrees achieved via online theology schools are not typically set apart in any way from those earned by living in a dorm on campus, eating cafeteria food and spending more time than necessary in your studies while over-paying for basic creature comforts. <\/p>\n
Scour The Internet <\/p>\n
Trips to the neighborhood library are no longer necessary to research theology schools online (or online schools in general). So if your schedule doesn\u2019t allow hanging out at the local \u201ctome vault\u201d you can easily do research from home. <\/p>\n
However, when employing the internet to do any type of research it\u2019s important to consider the source. For example, know if you\u2019re reading materials from \u201cSaul\u2019s House of Skoolz\u201d or from a proven and respectable leader in information such as \u201cThe Jewish Theological Seminary\u201d. <\/p>\n
More Specific Info For Finding Online Theology Schools <\/p>\n
Where online theology schools are concerned, the internet is rife with information concerning studies in the Christian faith. But where Judaic systems of belief are involved, the pickin\u2019s are a bit slimmer. (However, any faith-based educational systems within online schools are plentiful\u2026just not as likely to be found as easily.) <\/p>\n
All this being noted you\u2019d be well-advised to do your educational research by employing more specified search engine terms than usual. For example, as opposed to simply typing \u201conline theology schools\u201d into a search engine\u2019s criteria, you might instead employ phrases such as \u201cJudaic studies\u201d, \u201cvirtual Jewish studies\u201d, etc. <\/p>\n
Otherwise (for those of you as lazy as myself), you might first choose to check-out these pre-searched sites: <\/p>\n
1) http:\/\/www.brown.edu\/Departments\/Judaic_Studies\/ <\/p>\n
This has been put forth by one of the most respected universities in the United States. <\/p>\n
2) http:\/\/www.princeton.edu\/~judaic\/ <\/p>\n
This site is based out of Princeton University, which is considered as Albert Einstein\u2019s final educational home. <\/p>\n
3) http:\/\/www.yale.edu\/judaicstudies\/ <\/p>\n
Also from the Ivy League, Yale University is not an institution to be ignored. <\/p>\n
These three aforementioned schools offer a great number of resources online, but to a large part are still somewhat lacking in providing an entire degree program in theological studies through internet access. So if you\u2019re looking to complete a degree in this area completely online, you might consider instead: <\/p>\n
1) http:\/\/www.apu.apus.edu\/lp\/degrees2?gclid=CM-4lteS-aUCFcjsKgodqA0ZpA <\/p>\n
Or <\/p>\n
2) http:\/\/www.gratz.edu\/default.aspx?p=9183<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Timothy Venture writes: An education in theology can end in anything from an Associates Degree to a Bachelors Degree to a Masters Degree to a Doctorate. So, in other words, this field of study is basically the same as any … Continue reading