CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES

Vineyard Harvester Bible School and Seminary offers numerous programs to fit the individual student’s need.  One-year certificates may be earned in Bible and Biblical Studies, Ministry, Ministry of Christian Therapy, and Family Studies.  One-year certificates may be received upon successful completion of 30 credits in the field of study. 

The Associate (2 years), Bachelor (4 years), and Master (a year beyond the Bachelor) degrees may be earned in each of the above programs of study.
The doctoral degree (60 credits above the Masters) may be earned in Bible and Biblical Studies or Ministry.

Associate Degree Programs

The Associate of Theology degree must consist of 60 credits, which includes the Core Curriculum (40 units) in addition to 20 units in the study area of specialty.  A 2.5 grade point average (GPA) must be averaged for the associate program. 

Bachelor Degree Requirements

To receive a Bachelor of Theology Degree from Vineyard Harvester Bible School and Seminary, 120 credits must be completed with a grade average of at 2.5 (4.0 grade scale).  The Core Curriculum must be completed, and a major and minor area of study must be declared.  A grade average of at least 3.0 should be maintained in the major area of study.  No credit can be granted for a course in the major with a grade less than  “C.”

Bachelor of Theology degrees are offered in the fields of Bible and Biblical Studies, Ministry, Ministry of Christian Therapy, and Family Studies.  A minor may be obtained in any of the above areas of study.

Following would be the bachelor degrees offered:

Bachelor of Theology in Bible and Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Theology in Ministry
Bachelor of Theology in Ministry of Christian Therapy
Bachelor of Theology in Family Studies

 

Graduate Programs

Master of Theology

In order to become a candidate for the Master of Theology degree, an individual must have a bachelor degree from an approved school.  The Master of Theology program must include 30 credits of course work in addition to a Master’s Thesis  (6 credits).  Twenty (20) credits must be in a major area of study. The program of study must be approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs.

A Master’s degree may be earned in the following fields of study:

Bible and Biblical Studies
Ministry

            Following would be the master’s degrees offered:

            Master of Theology in Bible and Biblical Studies
Master of Theology in Ministry

Doctor of Theology

In order to become a candidate for the Master of Theology degree, an individual must have a Master’s Degree from an approved school.  The Doctor of Theology program must include 60 credits of course work, which includes a 12-credit dissertation.  Additional information is provided in the Doctor of Theology Student Handbook.  The program of study must be approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs.

A Doctor of Theology degree may be earned in the following fields of study:

Bible and Biblical Studies
Ministry

            Following would be the doctoral degrees offered:

Doctor of Theology in Bible and Biblical Studies
Doctor of Theology in Ministry