MCTS and RBS

Are there any members of the BB that are students at either the Midwest Center for Theological Studies or Reformed Baptist Seminary? I know neither are accredited - please let's not bring up that debate! Both schools offer distance learning and neither could remotely be considered a diploma mill.

Some of the faculty of both schools received the MDiv equivalency from MCTS's and RBS's sister/spiritual predecessor, Trinity Ministerial Academy in New Jersey and have gone on to earn PhDs at accredited institutions. Is there a likelihood of MCTS and RBS grads earning ThMs and PhDs at places like SBTS, WTS, or TEDS?

Obviously, these schools are meeting a need for pastoral training (especially for Reformed Baptists) - rigorous academics in the context of a local church - a paradigm that most would agree would be most beneficial.

Tell me BB, what are your thoughts?

 

Ruiz,

Thanks for the reply. The academic rigor is a characteristic that I think will only aid students in any future academic endeavors.

My understanding is that those who cannot attend on campus, will watch lectures on video and have the same text, assignments, expectations, etc., but work with a local mentor/pastor to help with the integrating the academy with the local church.

I consider myself a Reformed Baptist, so that aspect of the school, its rigor, and the professors teaching the courses are all clear "pros" in my opinion.

If I may ask, what other schools did you do grad work at that you believe were less rigorous that MCTS - feel free to PM if you feel that wouldn't be appropriate for the open forum.

Thanks.