I have been trying to contact NationsUniversity to inquire about there programs and have not been able to get in touch with anyone at the school. Are there any students that are currently enrolled at the school and know if it is still in operation? If so, I will try to get in contact with them. I was not sure if the weather with Hurricane Katrina has hurt there operations.
I am surprised that nobody has answered my post. I thought there were some people who were taking courses at NationsUniversity and could give me information as to whether or not this school is in operation. I would like to become a student, but when I send an e-mail there is no response. Please if anyone has any information or knows who I should contact I would appreciate any help.
It looks interesting to me. I had not heard of this school until yesterday. For me, I think I would take some religioin courses from an accredited school...as I think one could do this sort of program rather cheaply at even a tracs school.
First of all, it was only 4 hours difference between your two posts. There won't be that many people with extensive knowledge of this opportunity, so give it more time. I happen to have been in contact with them before - not as a student, but as a potential contact point for overseas students. Anyway, it usually takes Nations U a long time to respond to emails. Everyone "on staff" with them is unpaid and does it as a ministry. Basically that means that they do it in their free time, when their real jobs allow it. Sometimes it took them several days to respond. I don't remember if they have a phone number listed, but if so, give it a try. Otherwise, you will just have to wait. clint
I understand they were not affected by Katrina. If you take the course work realize the limited use and limited transfer as outlined on their web site. I am dropping it because I do not intend to invest the time. I am going to study what I want, when I want without and pressure to meet certain requirements. I have a stack of books ranging from several of Borg's, Spong's and Spoto's to read for enjoyment. Just got finished one of Greg Boyd's. Nations course work is challenging and you will learn from it. So, the price is right. Just be aware of limitations. North
Graduate I am actually a graduate of Nations University. I have a Masters of Religious Studies from them, and may go back for a Masters of Ministry. The school is really just a handful of administrative folks, so it's not surprising if they are slow to respond to you. The cost is minimal ($100 per year for US students, and you can progress as fast as you want, so the cost is determined by you). There is an Internet sourced option now, meaning that one could finish the degree without spending $ textbooks. The courses are not interactive. They give you a text list, some printed material at the website, and some questions to answer. When you complete the readings, they will test you. It may be multiple choice and true-false, or essay. They essays tend to be a series of two page or less answer questions over the materials. The key to Nations is that you must do the work. In essence, they are simply guiding you to the materials needed for mastery. The program is what it is: a way for people to gain knowledge and a credential for religious service and self-fulfillment. Many, many students study from overseas to help them in their ministry careers. I took the program because I wanted the knowledge - it was simply a nice bonus to get the degree as well. Of course, I finished mine before they started charging for US students. The school is not accredited, and I don't think they have any plans for that. They don't have any money, and US accreditation would mean little for a pastor in a village in 'darkest Africa.' They are not a diploma mill, and they are not out to get your money or to scam anyone.
