Carnegie has classified Liberty university as one of the 335 doctoral universities, classifying the school as R3 (moderate research activity). While the school is proud of that accomplishment (and I am not certainly taking away from that - it is an accomplishment and had a wonderful experience pursuing a MA at the university), I was wondering what exactly is the rating criteria? I see it is largely based on “research and development spending, research staff and doctoral conferrals,” but is there a formula (what does this say about the Universities that have made the list)?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...e=liberty&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=52570
Liberty's new status as an R3 University
Discussion in 'Baptist Colleges & Seminaries' started by JonC, Feb 26, 2016.
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I found a flow chart.:)
http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/downloads/CCIHE2015-FlowCharts-01Feb16.pdf -
http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/definitions.php#methodology
http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/classification_descriptions/basic.php
They really don't want to post what qualifies as moderate, high, or highest research activity means, though. I couldn't find it. -
I wish they would better develop their PhD in the divinity school. A PhD in theology AND apologetics??? One or the other please! How about biblical studies? How about historical theology? How about...
PS--D.Min. doesn't count. Those don't impress me at all, and I refuse to call anyone with that degree "doctor". -
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My point was about the research status of LU as well as their poor program in the divinity school. -
preachinjesus Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
While I don't restrain calling colleagues with DMin "doctor" I do struggle with those who only have honorary doctorates and ask to be called by that moniker. As one who has an earned PhD from a rather well respected school, I do think there are reasonable grounds to withhold the label if doctor from some.
BTW, a MD is a massively different degree than an DMin. Massively different. -
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