Bastiat Free University is a virtual university, with no physical campus. It consists of a group of experimental colleges seeking to provide education outside of government control. The primary goal of BFU is student self directed learning at no or little cost. A secondary goal is defined as "renaissance education," avoiding subject divisions and specialization by seeking diverse knowledge integrated with action. The objective of these goals is to "allow the student to prepare themselves for the emerging information age rather than the ending industrial age." This transitional focus utilizes an open learning model emphasizing adaptability, reputation, and Coalesced knowledge. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Industrialisation (or industrialization) or an industrial revolution (in general, with lowercase letters) is a process of social and economic change whereby a human society is transformed from a pre-industrial to an industrial state . ...

The "Free" in Bastiat Free University is free as in freedom or as in free speech. Registration and monitoring of courses is also free (as in no cost). If a degree is sought, that will incur small administrative and course review fees.

BFU is unaccredited and intends to stay unaccredited. Lack of accreditation is seen as desirable for controlling expenses and regulation. An accredited degree is required by many employers and government licensing organizations -- potential students should consider this before seeking their degree. BFU's students are primarily part of an emerging networking cohort, or the netcohort. In the Netcohort positive individual attributes and responsibility are proving more important than credentials.

The university has four departments. These are a College for Entrepreneurs, the College of Human Interaction, the College of Liberty, and the School of Theology. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Theology is reasoned discourse concerning God (Greek θεος, theos, God, + λογος, logos, word or reason). It can also refer to the study of other religious topics. ...

Bastiat Free University is named for French economist and writer Claude Frédéric Bastiat. An economist is an individual who studies, develops, and applies theories and concepts from economics, and writes about economic policy. ... Frédéric Bastiat Claude Frédéric Bastiat (June 30, 1801–December 24, 1850) was a French classical liberal author and political economist. ...

External links

• Bastiat Free University
• Bastiat Free University (old site)
  • College for Entrepreneurs
  • College of Human Interaction
  • College of Liberty
  • School of Theology
  • registration and course catalog
• Bastiat Free University Graduate School