Patriot Bible University

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Patriot Bible University is an unaccredited fundamentalist Christians university. It bills itself as an affordable way to obtain pieces of toilet paper diplomas in various religious studies.

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History

Based in Del Norte, Colorado, Patriot Bible University was founded by professor and Baptist pastor Lonnie Skinner in 1979 as Patriot University in Dallas, Texas. In 1988, it obtained the right to issue religious degrees in Colorado, following a relationship with the Hilltop Baptist Church in Colorado Springs. In 2004, the school moved to Del Norte and changed its name. Its current location is also the home address of Lonnie Skinner.

School Colors

Red, white and blue. Imaginative.

Accreditation

At one point, the school was accredited by the American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions. However, critics point out that that for $100, the AAATI would accredit anything. In 2008, it changed to Accrediting Commission International, who have been reported as accrediting fake schools.[citation needed] In their words, "Success comes from how you apply your education and not what accrediting agency has certified your education". Some people would disagree. It is, however, approved and licensed by the State of Colorado to issue Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees. [1] However, it is only given a "Religious Authorisation", which means, according to the CDHE, "A bona fide religious postsecondary educational institution which is exempt from property taxation under the laws of this state and whose degrees or diplomas have no state recognition." (Our emphasis).

Courses

The following are examples of the fine education you can receive from Patriot Bible University:

GB 101-Basic Bible Doctrine
NT 131-Gospel of Mark
CE 205-Controversial Truths
CE 212-Sunday School Growth
CE 301-Biblical Discipline of Children
CE 404-Excellence in Teaching
PM 111-Following God's Will
GB 403-America in Bible Prophecy
GB 405-Christian Warfare
GB 411-God's Wonderful Promises
CM 203-Jail Ministry (perfect for alumni Kent Hovind)
CC 111-Christian Family
CC 105-Overcoming Obstacles

Patriot Bible University has a diverse staff of 4 people (half of the four teachers are black!). There are no classes, as it is a correspondence school.

Pricing

Patriot Bible University offers a range of graduate and post-graduate courses at crazy low prices. Buy now and you'll also receive a complimentary pen that can write in space! But that's not all! Use your credit card and you'll receive...[2]

First year tuition and 12 courses costs a cheap $699 USD. Master's programs run for $1399 and Doctorates for $1899. Although price does not necessarily dictate quality, it is interesting to compare their prices with those of another biblically inspired university. A Ph.D. in Theology & Apologetics from Liberty University, an accredited fundie learning institute, would cost approximately $23,000.[3] A Ph.D. or master's degree from a properly accredited university will typically cost upwards of $10,000.

Notable alumni

Notable sane alumni

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See also

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Footnotes

  1. http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Colleges/privateaccredited.asp
  2. You get the idea
  3. Liberty University's Online Ph.D. in Theology & Apologetics The estimate of $23,000 is based on a full-time blended course of 54 credit hours charged at $425 per-hour. This does not include additional fees.
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