Amberton University

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I took the Christian Ethics (RGS6036) version with Jerry Van Hamme. I choose it for the simple reason that I was able to get my hands on a 2nd hand copy of the textbook for $10 (at the time); you did need it for some reference work (exams).  I enjoyed the course far more than I would have expected, and learned more than expected as well. His lectures were very well done - thought provoking.  It is more a course of how Christianity has impacted the laws (worldwide, and current) than a course on Christianity - and discuses how some (people) will bend the original Christian text (bible) to their own version to make it fit their personal agenda (things get taken out of context). In summary, it is not a preaching of Christianity course - that the textbook title might lead you to believe.

There are different versions of the Theory and Application of Research Methods (RGS6035) as well, based on weight of exams/paper(s) or just written paper(s). I had to drop this course a few times due to pandemic related work demands, but ended up completing it with Dr. Jonathan Schultz - who offered the exam/paper blended version.  It was the right choice for me.

Thank you for the insightful response on the Ethics course. I’m taking it with Jerry van Hamme also so this is perfect!  Where do you get your books? I’m someone who likes real books so I was going to grab it also and it’s not at my library. 

When ss20ts said he really like the informational session, I hopped on the next one they had and I remember him saying the library people were really great so I hopped into that breakout room and Dr Joe Pendleton was in there. He was very enthusiastic and we had a great convo so I chose him for my Theory and Application course. Did you happen to have him in one of your efforts to take the class?

Thanks again for your response!

I believe I got it off ebay - it was more than a year ago now.  I would also recommend looking on Amazon (under the 'more buying choices' for used) and AbeBooks (I have had very good luck with that site for textbooks).  For textbook rentals I tend to stick with Amazon, however for this course the textbook was too old to be available as a rental. I either buy or rent based on what will cost me less - sometimes its a surprise that buying 2nd hand is cheaper than renting (when available). For business courses always get the edition that the professor states. I got caught myself with an older edition, which didn't have the case study I needed (only found in the edition stated on the syllabus) - in truth, this is probably wise for any subject.

Dr Joe Pendleton was not one of the professors I had enrolled with (for any course, as of yet).