Bryan's DBA

Discussion in 'Business and MBA degrees' started by chrisjm18, Dec 16, 2021.

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  1. felderga

    felderga Active Member

    As a lifelong learner and a Christian, I was initially attracted to Liberty as I thought gaining a greater worldview wouldn't be a bad thing. I still plan to take a course on religion (I started a course thru HarvardX on World Religion which I hope to go back and finish). For example, I had to write a paper proposal on implementing a vaccine mandate program last spring for my risk management course at VUL. Maybe having studying scripture would enlighten me more to speak to those using religion as a means to get out of being vaccinated. But if I have a religious opinion that differs from the instructor or institution I would hope that would not be held against me or affect my grade. My view on abortion has evolved to the point that I'm solidly pro-choice (but not pro-abortion) and I see other instances in the Bible and Jewish traditions that support this view. My fear was with Liberty was too much politics was being mixed with religion especially at the time as Falwell Jr was the mouthpiece and messenger. I'm glad he has departed and hopefully, tolerance is encouraged and practiced.
     
  2. ArielB

    ArielB Member

    I agree with you - the cost of some of these programs is really attractive, but as a Jewish person I would never do it or want to be associated with these institutions.
     
  3. Alpine

    Alpine Active Member

    Spoken like a Lion! I just finished a doctorate from a Southern Baptist school and there was no mention of religion. There was an atmosphere of respect for one another regardless of religion, race, language, or geographic location. We had students from around the world and it was a very good experience. I empathize with your trepidation or even outright avoidance but for some of these non secular schools, I don't think it is an issue except maybe the fact it is on one's resume? Shalom!
     
  4. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Rightly or wrongly, where one earns a degree becomes part of one's identity. So if the school's sectarian nature is an issue for Ariel, then it's an issue.
     
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  5. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    I think that's why so many people get caught up in "Funny Name Syndrome." Which, IMO, is far less important than some of the other factors discussed in this thread.

    Close to home: You used to see an awful lot of PhD's from "Union Graduate School," even though UGS didn't actually issue the degree. It was for a long time a consortium called the "Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities," which is how it appeared on the diploma. People used "UGS" to dodge that particular weirdness. Personally, I'd love it if Union Institute and University reverted to "The Union Institute."

    The "University of Leicester" is a bit odd, too, but is only in 2nd place in Leicestershire for weird university names.
     
  6. ArielB

    ArielB Member

    I wouldn't want it on my resume from certain schools that are associated with Evangelical Christianity. Nothing against Evangelical Christianity, I just think it would be weird to be associated with it; plus those schools often have a political bent which I don't want to be associated with (again, nothing against people who believe that way, just not for me). However, I'd consider a Catholic University (like Gonzaga, for example, which I am considering for a PhD program in the future).
     
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  7. Alpine

    Alpine Active Member

    Best of luck in your educational pursuits!
     
  8. chrisjm18

    chrisjm18 Well-Known Member

    My top choice for a faculty position is a Baptist university, though I haven't been selected for an interview as yet. Hopefully, when the Spring semester starts I'll get a call/email. Liberty is also Baptist, and I grew up as a Baptist.

    Although I embrace my Baptist identity, I do not actively go to church. However, most recently I went to Lakewood Church in Houston, TX (Joel Osteen Ministries).

    I think my best positions have been at a Catholic university and a Catholic college preparatory high school. I am still an online adjunct at a Catholic college in Philly. I interviewed for a Catholic R2 university this month (ranked in the low 100s nationally by U.S. News).
     

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