Domuni University

Being affiliated with the Dominicans is a very significant thing. To think that one would not be able to use a degree from a Dominican school for the things you mention is...odd.

 

NORTH Americans

 

There may well be - but in that particular instance I was referring (in the literal sense - Latin re + ferre = "bringing it back") to a specific individual, a US citizen, I believe, who had slagged Europeans, not knowing, caring or realizing that his perceived target wrote under an Arabic name. Yes - Dumb-ass can be from anywhere and I. myself am not wholly exempt. Who is? Xenophobic - not my personal demographic. I think that's been proven.

Context is everything, in some cases. I think I chose correctly in this one. Zinged one guy - adapting his own words - not zinging his entire nation. Don't make it what it isn't.

 

Gotcha. I think the singular "American" would have been better to zing one specific guy, versus "Americans". YMV, my feels are intact, so all's well.

 

Glad you're OK. I used the plural "Americans" ONLY because the guy had used the plural "Europeans." Just wanted to make sure I was parroting / parodying him accurately.

"Oh Alison... my aim is true." (Apologies to Elvis Costello)

 

"Sometimes I wish that I could stop you from talking, when I hear the silly things that you say."

 

Smooth song.

 

Yep. Amazing too, how much good music comes from that fella's wife - Diana Krall. She's Canadian. Diana has told interviewers before that it's a very musical household - they're both likely as not to burst into song at any moment. They should leave a mike on.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Krall

 

Hello,
In passing by your forum, I'd like to share some my point of view:
I was a student at Domuni in a bachelor's degree in religious sciences, and I obtained my degree from the Angelicum, since the two universities are in partnership.
I really appreciated the quality of the teaching received. The fact that it was done in a very well thought out way, adapted to distance learning, allowed me to combine these university studies with my other daily activities.
All the best,
Cecil

 

What was the degree name that the Angelicum awarded? BA? BRS? STB?

 

Could you tell us a bit more, please?

What were the courses like? Heavy or light in reading, writing, etc.? Was it mostly independent study or did you get a good amount of time with actual profs? Any other interesting details you could share?

 

Hello,
I have studied entirely online. The courses were of a very high level but were also very accessible. The way the courses were written and organized showed that they were clearly designed and perfectly adapted for someone studying independently in the context of distance learning. If I am to go into specifics, I could say that the courses are each divided into bitesize parts (about ten on average) to be studied one after the other. After each part, there are often a few optional questions to help us work through and get a better understanding of the course. There is also a considerable number of notes and references, as well as a bibliography, should one like to delve into deeper study. At the end of each course, we had an online quiz to check our knowledge and then an assignment to write, which was then sent and corrected by the professor in charge of the course. Throughout the course, we have access to a forum where we can interact with the professor and other students also taking the course. Twice a year we had a face-to-face exam: an assignment on one of the courses of the previous semester. We were also offered methodology classes to help us with writing assignments, for example. We also had the support of a mentor-instructor who was our reference throughout the course of our studies, to whom we could turn for any questions not directly or specifically related to one of the courses.
In short, this was my experience. I hope I have answered your questions.

 

Hello:
I've registered for the MAS (Philosophy) program. It consists of 4 courses, a seminar and a paper. The degree is canonical but, even then, it does not lead to doctoral studies. The cost is 1500 Euros for the entire program. I've read everything I could find about the University including everything everyone has said on this blog (which I found informative and helpful). My incentive is merely the opportunity to study a little more in the discipline purely out of interest and, of course, with the enticement of a very attractive fee structure. I have no career ambitions associated with the degree. I am looking forward to the program. I would like to thank everyone here for their comments.

 

I am trying to understand this institution. Would you explain precisely what accreditation this school has (setting aside its affiliation with/ RCC entities)? I've tracked down some high-level scholarship in German from Domuni alumni that are commensurate with a school offering Ph.Ds.

 

They don't have accreditation. They have valid registration as a private higher education establishment in France, but this status does not imply any type of degree diploma recognition in the country. High-level scholarship may be exhibited, but if you are looking for a globally recognized degree, it won't be suitable. Of course, the fact that they are listed here (https://studium.op.org/centers-of-studies-and-other-academic-institutions/other-universities-and-faculties-o-p/) carries a significant endorsement. Nevertheless, a person would still need to consider whether this endorsement is sufficient for their educational and professional goals.

 

Your comment seems dismissive of the data. My concern is their registration with the Rectorate of the Toulouse Academy. It seems to me this Rectorate operates under the direction of the Ministry of Education and functions essentially like an accreditor/regulator within France's centralized system of education.

 

You will find accredited French institutions (Catholic and Protestant) in the database below. But the one that you're inquired about isn't listed. That's all. I am not being dismissive. It could still work for someone, just not someone looking for a globally recognized credential.

Source: NUFFIC - another European (Dutch) body responsible for recognition of foreign diplomas/degrees:

"In France, a higher education institution usually has to be accredited by the Ministère de l'enseignement supérieur et de la recherche, the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. You can check this in the following way:

• Go to the website of the Ministère de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche (in French). Web address: https://data.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/explore/dataset/fr-esr-principaux-etablissements-enseignement-superieur/table/?disjunctive_type_d_etablissement=&disjunctive_typologie_d_universites_et_assimiles=&disjunctive.type_d_etablissement&disjunctive.typologie_d_universites_et_assimiles
• At ‘Rechercher’, enter the name of the educational institution and press ‘enter’.
• Is the educational institution listed in the search results? Then it is accredited.
• Is the educational institution not listed? Then it is probably not accredited.

Please note:

If an educational institution is accredited, this does not mean that the study programmes (and the diplomas) of that institution are automatically accredited. You have to check the accreditation for each study programme/diploma.

The other way around is also possible: the higher education institution is not accredited, but a study programme from that institution is. In that case, too, you must check the accreditation per study programme/diploma."

 

If you want to check whether the specific program is accredited (I already provided a way to check whether an institution is), here are the steps (based on my NUFFIC source)

There are different categories of higher education diplomas in France:

• a national diploma;
• an institutional certificate (diplôme d'université); and
• proof that study programmes have been followed in preparation for a state examination, such as for the profession of accountant.

National diplomas are accredited by the French government. The other diplomas, such as institutional certificates, are not.

We can only compare national diplomas to Dutch diplomas. That is why, for a credential evaluation, we always check whether a diploma is a national diploma. You can check this yourself in the following way:

• Go to the website of the French educational institution.
• Search for information about the study programme of the diploma.
• Check if it is mentioned that the diploma is a national diploma. They use 1 of the following terms for this in France:
  • Diplôme national
  • Diplôme d’État
  • Diplôme visé par le ministre/par l’État
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur, accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (habilitation CTI)
• If you are not sure, contact the French educational institution.

More info here: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipl%C3%B4me_national_en_France

 

I seem to remember that Domuni used to award State degrees for some of its programs, and also had validation from the Angelicum. But this is apparently no longer the case. I am at a loss to grasp how could the Order mess this up. Nevertheless, I still think that the fact that this is a ministry of the Dominican Order should count for something.

 

I love the discussion of the boundary cases, this is what makes this board fun. As long as we're doing this: I wish someone tried out St. Gregory Nazianzen Institute https://orthodox-institute.org/ . It was discussed here before, a project of 3xDr. Count Archimandrite Andrew (Vujicic), a former Orthodox now Eastern Rite Catholic priest. His 3 doctorates are all accredited. Count title apparently comes from one of pretenders to Georgian throne.
From their catalog:
1. The degrees are "free" with mandatory donation of $1000 or more to St. Spiridon Russian Orthodox Church in Communion with Old Rome (which is a long way to say Russian Catholic).
2. Religious degrees (B,M,D in Eastern Christian Studies) fall under validation agreement with Avhustyn Voloshyn Carpathian University in Ukraine. That school is ran by a very colorful guy Bishop Viktor (Bed'), very small, but actually fully accredited. I have no clue what "validation" would mean in Ukrainian law. Someone needs to ask.
3. They state that graduates who needed positive evaluation by WES were able to obtain it. That would be very interesting if verified.
4. They say that their degrees were accepted for Ordination in multiple jurisdictions. They don't say which.

Any takers?