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
LADIES
- Hospitality
- 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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