Is sure Fondation theological degree wouth anythng for use in real world

[BGETZ]

Is a degree from Sure foundiation theologcal Institute in FL wourth obtaining Does it hold any value like a collage degree from a regular Insti.

 

[emmzee]

Would such a degree be legal to use to apply for a job? Probably, depending which state you're in. Would it be worth the money? Maybe, I don't know how rigorous the school is in terms of academics, but I'm guessing based on what they say on the website that it is "more than nothing, but nothing much" in terms of rigor. Would the degree be considered equal to normal college degrees from traditional schools? No way!

In their FAQ they say ...
"Q. Are you an accredited school?
A. YES. Our credits are recognized by The Sure Foundation Fellowship International, a non-denominational ecclesiastical body."

This IMHO is a lie, or at least very misleading, since the school is not recognized by any legitimate accreditation body in the USA. Students here would not be eligible for federal funding, and your degree would not be recognized by many potential employers.

"But they offer Ministerial Licensing!" Yes, and anyone who can type words onto a piece of paper can offer you the same for free. In fact there are sites on the web that offer just that.

What kind of degree are you interested in, and for what purpose? (ie, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" as one of my seminary profs was fond of asking people.) Maybe we can help you find an inexpensive degree that will help you do that.

 

[Marcus Constantine]

Would such a degree be legal to use to apply for a job? Probably, depending which state you're in. Would it be worth the money? Maybe, I don't know how rigorous the school is in terms of academics, but I'm guessing based on what they say on the website that it is "more than nothing, but nothing much" in terms of rigor. Would the degree be considered equal to normal college degrees from traditional schools? No way!

In their FAQ they say ...
"Q. Are you an accredited school?
A. YES. Our credits are recognized by The Sure Foundation Fellowship International, a non-denominational ecclesiastical body."

This IMHO is a lie, or at least very misleading, since the school is not recognized by any legitimate accreditation body in the USA. Students here would not be eligible for federal funding, and your degree would not be recognized by many potential employers.

"But they offer Ministerial Licensing!" Yes, and anyone who can type words onto a piece of paper can offer you the same for free. In fact there are sites on the web that offer just that.

What kind of degree are you interested in, and for what purpose? (ie, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" as one of my seminary profs was fond of asking people.) Maybe we can help you find an inexpensive degree that will help you do that.

I'm a college administrator and I probably wouldn't take credits from there. also emzee is right that what they say about their accreditation is misleading. If a school is not accredited, then I have more respect when they just come out and say it instead of stating that they are accredited by an organization that they made up. The whole point of accreditation is so that a third party can objectively look at your institution - both academically, financially, and ethically. Every legitimate organization in the U.S. that accredits colleges and universities is recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If there agency isn't recognized by CHEA and they say they are accredited, then it is really unethical and misleading. Unfortunately, 9 times out of 10 when I see this being done, it's by Christian colleges.

Back to your original question though:

If you can get the course descriptions of what you took, along with the instructor's credentials and a syllabus, you might have a chance in getting some credit from Christian colleges that actually take the time to evaluate your credentials instead of not even looking at non-accred. transcripts, which is what many do.

Perhaps try Tennessee Temple University, Piedmont Baptist College, and Liberty University. The latter two I know offer good online programs - I think TTU is just starting to do online too though.

 

[SelectedHypocrite]

Is a degree from Sure foundiation theologcal Institute in FL wourth obtaining Does it hold any value like a collage degree from a regular Insti.

You dont even know how to spell....

Go back to middle school first.

Then worry about a college degree.

In love! =]

 

[TigerKanga]

Ask them how they handle references that call to check credentials. Like most things on a resume I suspect it depends on you well you present it to potential employers.