Columbia Evangelical Seminary and Ranking

What are your thoughts on the ranking of CES in the top ten graduate programs in apologetics and the impact on the perception of the school? The Top 10 Graduate Programs in Christian Apologetics

This is an independent organization with academics that rank various things to do with education (realize they are not US News and World Report).

I know the school receives some good reviews from people like John Bear, Bill Grover, and others who speak well about the academics on the one hand and that Steve Levicoff trashes it on the other.

The ranking is neat but will it have any impact on the perception of the school?

 

Well deserved..

I think the mention of Columbia and Dr. Ric Walston are well deserved.

Ric has always been very open and honest about the accreditation and purpose of the school. He and the school provide excellent training -- albeit unaccredited.

For those seeking training in apologetics, and who do not need an accredited [and more costly] program, this is an excellent one -- and again, worth mentioning.