California Union University

I don't think it's one bit off... it's an excellent suggestion; and I had thought of recommending it because it, too, is credible but unaccredited (though perhaps not for long on the unaccredited part).

But it offers no doctorate in church or sacred music. In fact, since it's going for DETC accreditation, it likely won't be offering any kind of doctorate for quite a while.

There's the rub.

 

I understand but thought I would throw it out there. Sometimes "almost free" can really add to the appeal.

 

Yep. No argument, there.

 

I have gone through the ABHE website and looked at members, candidates, and affiliates. I have also sent out emails and made phone calls (thank you, AT&T, for an unlimited plan). I found a California school that actually answers the phone, is state-approved, and does not, afaik, claim any bogus accreditation. When I talked to the academic dean last night, she said to email her some scans, and that the committee would have to meet on me. This would be because the degree is a D Min and they require an MDiv to enter the program. The school is Union University of California http://www.uuc.edu/home/

Does anyone know anything about this? The program would come from the school of theology. When I called, someone answered right away, but did not speak English. When I began speaking, she did, too. I believe she was speaking Vietnamese; I gathered that from the website.