For financial and professional reasons (I'm interested in social justice-oriented ministry and already work in social justice advocacy at a think tank), I'm interested in doing a part-time MDiv. I work remotely, so location isn't an issue. I'm pursuing UCC ordination. I had questions about a few programs - and I'd welcome suggestions of others!
1.) I've been attempting to estimate the costs of Union's part-time program because I already live in NYC - but even high cost aside, it seems like it would be challenging if not impossible to graduate in 4 years. Does anyone have any insights there?
2.) Lancaster's weekend program seems like a very affordable and feasible option - but I'd never heard of them until I checked the UCC seminary list. Does anyone have a sense of whether the lack of prestige would make it challenging to find a ministry position down the road?
3.) Finally, does anyone have experience with Vanderbilt's part-time program? Or their program in general? It seems like they may actually be a rare institution that gives part-time merit scholarships.