{"id":2516,"date":"2025-01-16T00:32:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T00:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vision.edu\/web\/?page_id=2516"},"modified":"2026-03-05T19:11:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:11:43","slug":"ministry-degrees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vision.edu\/web\/ministry-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry Degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2516\" class=\"elementor elementor-2516\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8767116 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8767116\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bd019d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9bd019d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34dd2ce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34dd2ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13bd337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13bd337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Earn a Ministry Degree<span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-9993042 );color: var( --e-global-color-accent )\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d8f0b3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d8f0b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cac5029 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cac5029\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42649a2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"42649a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eec998c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eec998c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Personalized Ministry Degree Programs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc28ae5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc28ae5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d469c59 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d469c59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e67f0b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e67f0b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Vision is here to support you.<\/b><\/h3><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li>We&#8217;ll help you design a degree program plan that meets your individual needs.<\/li><li>If you&#8217;re seeking entry-level ministry training, we offer a three-year course of study.<\/li><li>If you&#8217;re looking for a way to finish your Bachelor&#8217;s degree, we offer a Bachelor&#8217;s degree completion program.<\/li><li>If you&#8217;re looking for advanced training, we offer graduate degrees in Theology, Christian Leadership, Christian Counseling, and Christian Education.<\/li><li>We&#8217;re here to help you.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Did we mention that we&#8217;re affordable? Our tuition is about 90% less than the average private college in the United States. We offer 0% interest-free tuition financing, which means you&#8217;ll have no student loans and no debt. Find out more about our tuition financing programs<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dce3a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4dce3a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vision.edu\/web\/degree-programs\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">EXPLORE OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4e140d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f4e140d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1244e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1244e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1526ae0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1526ae0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f4104d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f4104d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore Your Calling with Vision International University\u2019s Diverse Degree Programs\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b281f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b2b281f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdead88 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bdead88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0c7e59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0c7e59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vision International University offers a wide range of degree programs to prepare students for impactful careers in Christian ministry and leadership. Whether studying directly from our Ramona, CA office or remotely via Resource Centers, students can engage in deeply transformative education combining academic rigor and practical application.<\/p><h2><b>Degree Programs Overview:<\/b><\/h2><ul><li><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text );\"><b>Associate of Arts (Years 1-2): <\/b>A foundational program focusing on theological and ministry basics, ideal for those beginning their journey in ministry or transitioning to higher educational pursuits.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Transition Year (Year 3): <\/b>A bridge year enhancing depth in theological studies, preparing students for specialized roles or further academic challenges.<\/li><li><b>Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min): <\/b>Tailored for those seeking to lead congregations and engage in advanced ministry practices, this program emphasizes leadership and operational aspects of church management.<\/li><li><b>Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): <\/b>Offers a broader liberal arts education with a strong biblical foundation, preparing students for diverse professional roles or graduate studies.<\/li><li><b>Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (M.A.):<\/b> Equips students with counseling skills from a Christian perspective, addressing the spiritual, emotional, and psychological needs of individuals and communities.<\/li><li><b>Master of Arts in Christian Leadership (M.A.): <\/b>Develops strategic leadership abilities for those aiming to hold significant roles in ministry or Christian organizations.<\/li><li><b>Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.): <\/b>Focuses on an academic exploration of theology, ideal for those interested in teaching, research, or deep theological inquiry.<\/li><li><b>Doctor of Ministry (D.Min):<\/b> Provides advanced ministerial training, enhancing pastoral skills, theological understanding, and practical ministry application.<\/li><li><strong>PhD in Practical Theology (Leadership):<\/strong> Equips leaders with the tools to integrate theological concepts with real-world leadership applications.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b677bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b677bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a81b9d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a81b9d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7c2d1c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d7c2d1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e306c83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e306c83\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Accredited and Recognized Programs: All degrees are accredited and recognized, ensuring that your education is respected and valued both nationally and internationally.<\/li><li>Flexible Learning Options: With opportunities to study both onsite and remotely, VIU accommodates your lifestyle and commitments, enabling you to balance education with personal and professional responsibilities.<\/li><li>Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced and passionate instructors who are leaders in their fields, bringing real-world insights and a deep faith commitment to their teaching.<\/li><li>Spiritual and Professional Development: Our programs are designed not just to educate but to transform, fostering both spiritual growth and professional excellence.<\/li><li>Community and Global Impact: Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals and expand your impact into global arenas through our diverse network of students and alumni.<\/li><\/ol><div><div>Whether you are starting your educational journey or seeking advanced training to enhance your ministry, Vision International University provides a supportive and enriching environment to explore your calling and develop your capabilities. Our commitment to high-quality, faith-based education prepares you to make a meaningful difference in your community and beyond.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6d1363 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b6d1363\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-977812b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"977812b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d25626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d25626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i>&#8220;What I am thankful for is the love, support, and awesome teachings that I received from this amazing university\u2026 you are truly appreciated and every door that opens for me to teach occurs because of you. I will never forget that\u2026&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f57929; text-align: var(--text-align);\"><b>&#8211; Jose Reyes, student (2007)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9746d96 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9746d96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d387769 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d387769\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0269da8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0269da8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c22b9c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c22b9c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">It's Easy to Get Started on Your Vision Degree Program<span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-primary );color: var( --e-global-color-8b59823 )\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5dfdd5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5dfdd5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-253cac1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"253cac1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87cad96 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"87cad96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c49195 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c49195\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you&#8217;ve completed the admissions process, your first course will be sent to you. Your textbooks will be sent to you along with an online username\/password.<\/p><p>You&#8217;ll be provided access to our easy-to-use Vision Online Learning system. With dynamic textbooks, course materials, study guides, and learning resources, your educational experience with Vision will be life-changing.<\/p><p>And don&#8217;t forget, we&#8217;re more than just a distance education program. We want to partner with your local church to help your personal and spiritual formation. Although you&#8217;ll be studying with us, the real-life application of your learning will happen in your local church and community!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4161b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b4161b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1106\" height=\"1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vision.edu\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ministry-Degree-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2751\" alt=\"Woman listing degree opportunities at VIU\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vision.edu\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ministry-Degree-2.jpg 1106w, https:\/\/www.vision.edu\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ministry-Degree-2-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/www.vision.edu\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ministry-Degree-2-934x1024.jpg 934w, https:\/\/www.vision.edu\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ministry-Degree-2-768x842.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7e0ca5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d7e0ca5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-648203e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"648203e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f4c09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48f4c09\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d307b57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d307b57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Professional and Academic Degree Tracks<span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-primary );color: var( --e-global-color-8b59823 )\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d61061a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d61061a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7ec30 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b7ec30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-848bc0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"848bc0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vision International University provides two transitional Bachelor\u2019s Degree programs designed for students who have completed at least two years (60 credit hours) of undergraduate education. The programs are divided into two tracks: the Professional Track and the Academic Track.<\/p><p>The Professional Track The professional track offers the Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) degree for students transitioning to vocational ministry and\/or further professional theological education, leading to the Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.), as the first professional degree, or the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) as the terminal professional degree for ministerial practice.<\/p><p>The Professional Track best suits students who prepare to enter full-time ministerial service following graduation, are currently engaged in full-time ministerial service, or students who simply desire further theological education for personal enrichment and service to the church and community.<\/p><p>The Academic Track The academic track offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree for students anticipating further academic study in a field other than theology\/ministry. The \u201carts\u201d nomenclature designates the degree as a Liberal Arts degree with a required minimum of General Education transcript credits, designed to enable students to acquire knowledge across the primary academic disciplines and to develop skills for critical and creative thinking. Students who complete the academic track will typically enter a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree program and may eventually seek to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or another terminal academic research degree at another institution.<\/p><p>Transition between tracks Students who have completed the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and desire to shift to a professional track must possess or complete a minimum of 15 credit hours in undergraduate theology\/biblical studies before admission into a Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) degree program.<\/p><p>Students who have completed the Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) degree and desire to shift to the academic track must possess or complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in undergraduate General Education before admission into a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree program.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d68a462 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d68a462\" 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