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Apt.
I giggle every time I see it.
perfect irony!
1. An online degree hold a lower prestige then a regular degree from the same institution.
2. A degree from Liberty university has absolutely zero prestige.
Therefore the existence of an online LU degree prove that it’s possible to go below absolute zero.
How many countries recognise this BS(B.Sc) or it is just a localised BS?
That religion is BS is recognized worldwide.
Even if the letters “BS” were not a common abbreviation for “bullshit”; even if the ad were not selling on-line degrees; even if the institution were not Liberty University–even without all those conditions, the idea of a bachelor of science degree in religion by itself would be laughable. One can study religion scientifically, in sociology, anthropology, psychology, biology, and so on; alternatively, there is a loosely defined humanistic (mostly literary and historical) field of study called “religious studies.” But “religion” here stands neither for humanistic nor for scientific study of religion but represents religion itself, or rather one particular religion (evangelical Christianity), as a science! Too loony for words.
When I graduated from high school, my parents offered to put through four years of christian college. I was still a believer, but I instinctively recoiled against it. I put myself through university and law school instead. Now I’m grateful for those instincts. I could have spent four years analyzing in-depth and in all seriousness the beauty and complexity of the emperor’s non-existent clothes. *whew*
Another ad you might like: http://www.pete.com/media/409/Fundies/
Oh darn….I cant seem to figure out if BS means: “bullsh*t” or “body stink”. Either way it mustn’t be a pleasure for the olfactory and visual senses!
I guess grammar does not count for much at Liberty U. It should say “the biblical foundation you need” instead of “a biblical foundation you need.” There is also a split infinitive. It does not take much effort to write “to serve effectively” instead of “to effectively serve.”
(To MDS1969:) I did not read the ad closely at all until now. There is a worse problem with the phrase “to effectively serve” than the split infinitive in it, namely that it has the wrong meaning. “To effectively serve” does not mean “to serve effectively” but rather “in effect, to serve” — the implication being that one is aiming to do something else. Also “in a ministry capacity” is a bizarre phrase. Do they mean “in a ministerial capacity” or do they mean “in a ministry”? Perhaps, in keeping with the motif of seeking “BS in religion,” they really have no clear idea at all of what they are trying to say. You are right, of course, about the misuse of the indefinite article in place of the definite article.
Like many universities, the only difference between a B.S and a B.A. at LU is a language requirement. If you fulfill the 12 hour language requirement (Greek or Hebrew), you are awarded the B.A.; if you don’t, you’re awarded the B.S. If you were to visit N.C. State’s website you’ll see that their philosophy department offers both a B.A. and a B.S. in philosophy. While I understand that it may seem ridiculous for a university to offer a B.S in a field that is clearly not regarded as science, I’m alarmed that none of above comments above has criticized schools that offer a B.A. biology, chemistry, or some other scientific field.