The Word of God and the knowledge of God are central to all Vision programs. Hebrews 4:12 states that the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than a two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit. Further, II Timothy 3:16-17 indicates that the Word provides all we need for godly life and service. Our academic programs are meticulously designed to equip the minister of God for effective life-long service in the most expedient and cost effective format available.

One of the distinctive elements of the VBC program is the practical application emphasis. Among the course descriptions you will find many marked as “PA” or “Practical Application”. This indicates that the course involves some form of active ministry. For instance, students wishing to study ministry to youth, children, or adults in a camp setting are actually taken to a camp and allowed to observe and take part in that event, which counts toward a large part of the course requirements. The benevolence and missions course involves students actually working in our food bank and in various area missions, all of which counts toward the course credit. These are just two examples. Our goal is that a student will earn at least one-third of the credits applied toward the Bachelors degree program through practical application-based classes. VBC has worked hard to create these dynamic and life-changing courses in keeping with accreditation guidelines, and students reap the benefit of a wealth of experience shared by the VBC faculty. PA courses still involve textbook study and an assessment through testing or a term paper, but the experience gained is the primary focus. VBC students graduate with a great deal of ministry experience and are ready immediately for active service with a level of practical knowledge seldom found in new college graduates.

• Certificate of Biblical Studies (Year 1)

• Associate of Theology Degree (Year 2)

• Advanced Ministry Diploma (Year 3)

• Bachelor of Theological Studies (Year 4)

* Please note that all classes in our on-campus program are subject to change from semester to semester.  Call for more information on what is going to be taught for the semester you are interested in attending.

The student must choose 30 credits (10 courses) from the courses listed below.  Courses can be chosen from the recommended, elective, and practical application courses.

The student must choose 30 credits (10 courses) from the courses listed below in addition to the 30 credits already completed.  Courses can be chosen from the recommended, elective, and practical application courses.

The student must choose 30 credits (10 courses) from the courses listed below in addition to the 60 credits already completed.  Courses can be chosen from the recommended, elective, and practical application courses.

The student must choose 30 credits (10 courses) from the courses listed below in addition to the 90 credits already completed.  Courses can be chosen from the recommended, elective, and practical application courses.