Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) at Vision International University The Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) degree program at Vision International University is meticulously designed to prepare men and women for influential roles in Christian ministry. This pre-professional degree encompasses a systematic study that combines theoretical understanding with extensive practical application, making it ideal for those aiming to advance to graduate-level theological education. Program Overview: The B.Min. program spans 120 credit hours, requiring 30 credit hours be completed at Vision International University. Students will undertake five core courses that lay the foundational theological and biblical principles necessary for effective ministry. Beyond these core requirements, students can tailor their education by selecting from specialized tracks that align with their calling and the needs of their ministry contexts. Program Highlights:- Core Courses: Essential studies, including Advanced Hermeneutics, Church Growth and Development, and Christian Theology provide a robust foundation in biblical interpretation, ministry effectiveness, and theological depth.
- Specializations: Diverse emphases allow students to focus on specific areas such as Theology, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, Christian Leadership, Chaplaincy, and Women’s Ministry. Each track is designed to deepen expertise and practical skills relevant to these distinct fields of ministry.
- Practical Ministry Education: Emphasizing real-world application, the curriculum includes courses that enhance skills in teaching, preaching, leadership, pastoral care, counseling, and cross-cultural engagement.
- Lead transformative initiatives within congregations, creatively and biblically.
- Respond effectively to societal trends impacting church ministry.
- Engage critically and constructively with new and historic models of Christian practice.
- Demonstrate deep biblical literacy and theological reflection.
- Serve effectively across various ministry roles, addressing a broad spectrum of needs with appropriate, contextual approaches.
- Theology: Focuses on systematic and contextual theology, including studies in Ecclesiology, Christology, and Pneumatology.
- Christian Counseling: Prepares students to address crises, dysfunctional family dynamics, and issues of family violence with compassion and expertise.
- Christian Education: Equips for educational roles in church settings with courses on classroom management and educational principles.
- Christian Leadership: Develops leadership and administrative skills necessary for strategic church management and ethical decision-making.
- Chaplaincy: Trains for ministry in specialized settings such as correctional institutions and programs addressing addiction and family violence.
- Women’s Ministry: Explores the roles and contributions of women in ministry and biblical contexts, preparing women for leadership and ministry excellence.
Vision International University offers the Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Christian Studies programs for qualifying students. The variation between the two programs represent the professional and academic tracks offered by Vision International University. The program requires a prerequisite of at least 90 credit hours in Bible, theology, ministry studies, and general education from a recognized college or university. To complete the Bachelor's program, a student must:
- Complete (or have previously completed) a minimum of 90 undergraduate credit hours in biblical studies/theology or equivalent.
- Complete (or have previously completed) a minimum of 30 undergraduate credit hours in general education studies at Vision International University or another recognized institution (for the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies).
- Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, 30 of which must be from Vision International University. Fifteen of the required 30 credit hours must be from the required Program Core and the additional 15 credit hours must be from a prescribed Program Emphasis.
For purposes of admission and transfer to Vision International University, a “recognized college or university” includes schools approved by a U.S. State, or accredited by an accrediting body that is approved either by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education. Institutions outside the United States must meet comparable standards through an approved transcript evaluation service.