Course Layout
Core Classes
Establish your basic skills as a good soldier for Jesus Christ. All freshmen take the same 40 core credits.
Fall Semester
- Bible Study
- Computer Applications
- Witnessing & Discipleship
- English Grammar
- Leadership
- Old Testament Survey
- Prayer and Fasting
- Relationship
- The Gospel of John
Spring Semester
- Able Men / Virtuous Women
- Advanced Leadership
- Church History
- Communication
- English Composition
- Genesis
- Intro to Ministry
- New Testament Survey
- Sanctification/Separation/Standards
- Fundamentals of Music
Common Classes
62 credits spread over your final three years. The content of these classes shape your identity as a VBC graduate. These courses are required for students in every MSA.
- Acts
- Advanced Evangelism
- American History
- Apologetics
- BIble Preservation
- Christian School
- Church Music
- Creation
- Daniel
- Doctrines 1
- Doctrines 2
- Ephesians
Men
Christian Family
Homiletics 1
Homiletics 2
Homiletics 3
Homiletics 4
Shepherding
- Galatians
- Intro to Biblical Counseling
- Intro to Missions
- Ministry Education 1
- Ministry Education 2
- Ministry Education 3
- Ministry Education 4
- Ministry Ethics
- Minor Prophets
- Praise and Worship
- Romans
- Life of David
Women
Hospitality
Ministry Secretary
Ministry Wife
Women and Children
Women of the Old Testament
Women of the New Testament
Women Teaching Women
Ministry Secretary
Ministry Wife
Women and Children
Women of the Old Testament
Women of the New Testament
Women Teaching Women
CALLING/CHOSEN CLASSES
Ministry Specialty Areas (MSA)
Remaining credits are filled with classes tailored to God’s calling upon your life. Calling/Chosen classes are to fine-tune your training to your personal needs and goals.
Proficiency in Pastoral Theology
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- Bible Geography
- Building Program
- Church Pioneering
- Church Stewardship
- Current Issues
- Hermeneutics
- Pastoral Counseling
- Paul’s Other Writings
- 1 & 2 Timothy
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Proficiency in Elementary Education
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- Intro to Teaching
- Child & Adolescent Development
- Classroom Managment
- Education Evaluation
- Education of Exceptional Learners
- Theories of Teaching & Learning
- Teaching Math
- Teaching Reading
- Teaching Literature
- Teaching Language Arts & Penmanship
- Teaching Social Studies & Science
- Student Teaching Seminar
Proficiency in Administration
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- Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Keyboarding
- Advanced Keyboarding Lab
- Administrative Computers
- Administrative Communications
- Administrative Procedures
- Layout and Design
- Illustrator
- Church Records and Legal
- Church Finances
- Photoshop
- Church Communications
- Church Publishing
- Office Mangement/Productivity
- Christian School Office
- Internship
Proficiency in Church Music
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- Music Theory
- Music Theory Lab
- Piano Lab
- Private Lessons
- Choral Conducting
- Teaching Christian School Music
- Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs
- Church Musicianship
Proficiency in Missions
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- Biblical Foundation for Missions
- World Missions
- History of Missions
- Church Pioneering
- Realities/Crises on the Field
- Preparation for Deputation
- Missions Preparation for Ladies
- Basic Maintenance and Skills
- Church Planting Cross-Culturally
- Anthropology and Culture
- Pre-Field Missionary Service
- Missions Trip
- Linguistics Literacy
Proficiency in Secondary Education
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- Intro to Teaching
- Child & Adolescent Development
- Classroom Managment
- Education Evaluation
- Education of Exceptional Learners
- Theories of Teaching & Learning
- Secondary English (15)
- History (12)
- Math (12)
- Science (12)
- Special Education (12)
- Student Teaching Seminar
Proficiency in Media & Design
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- Principles of Great Design
- Layout Design
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Photography
- Web Development
- Video/Audio
- Building a Brand
- Powerful Storytelling
- Media Capstone Project
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Proficiency in Adv. Church Music
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- Music Theory
- Music Theory Lab
- Piano Lab
- Private Lessons
- Choral Conducting
- Teaching Christian School Music
- Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs
- Church Musicianship
- History of Music
- Pedagogy
- Choral Arranging
Proficiency in Student Ministries
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- Student Ministry Events
- Student Ministry in Local Church
- Student Ministry Counseling
- Student Ministry Philosophy
- Student Ministry Administration
Proficiency in Biblical Counseling
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- Addictions Counseling
- Student Ministry Counseling
- Counseling Ladies/Men
- Grief Counseling
- Marriage Counseling
- Situational Counseling
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Proficiency in Deaf Ministry
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- ASL 1
- ASL 2
- ASL 3
- ASL 4
- Interpreting 1
- Interpreting 2
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Proficiency in Home Economics
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- Meal Preparation
- Home Design and Decor
- Sewing
- Baking
- Nutrition
- Hospitality and Catering
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