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ourapostle -> Liberty University or Regent University (6/6/2009 12:27:10 PM)

I am new to the forums...HI!

I am 40 years old and finally know what I want to do with my life, however, I am wondering which is the better school: Liberty University or Regent University.

I am wanting to get a bachelors degree in christian ministries and then possibly go for my masters in theology. I am interested in these schools because of the opportunity to receive my degrees online. I just don't know which school to go with.



GroupW -> RE: Liberty University or Regent University (6/7/2009 8:54:17 PM)

Congrats on figuring out what you want to do when you grow up! I'm older and still trying to get there.

Difficult to answer your question though. I think it depends a lot on your background and what you are looking for. For example, do you have a very conservative orientation and looking for a new perspective and exposure to new ideas? If so, I might say Regent.

Personally, I have a strong independent streak and am fairly moderate by nature so I would find Liberty quite stifling. I've known people from both schools and find the Regent grass and staff to have a bit broader perspective.

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Grace-N-Mercy -> RE: Liberty University or Regent University (6/7/2009 9:13:53 PM)

Liberty Online isn't nearly as stifling as being on campus. Online we have mostly adult students (i.e. non-traditional) and we're responsible for our own learning. There are guidelines, but a person doesn't even have to be a Christian in order to take the classes online. That said, Liberty is wonderful and I've had a very challenging learning experience.

Do check out the programs you're interested in, though. Even though the class says it's online, there are a few programs that may require you to take an on-campus class in Lynchburg. It's a wonderful campus and I'm getting ready to take my third (and maybe not final) class on campus and am looking forward to it!



stateofgrace -> RE: Liberty University or Regent University (6/8/2009 7:06:30 PM)

I would think that Regent might be a better fit for an older student coming back to school?

Having said that, my older daughter attends Liberty and loves it, so I would recommend it for younger adults. I think resident students (vs. distance learning) would get more of the "traditional college experience" there with the football team and the dorms, etc. There definitely is a spiritual emphasis to the campus life there, but I don't necessarily think it's all THAT stifling (but then again, I have a niece that...not on my recommendation, mind you...attended Bob Jones, so Liberty looks like a bastion of liberality in comparison).



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