Accreditation

VHBSS is fully accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission, International (TAC) under the covering of Apostolic School of Ministry.

Units of Credit

The vast majority of the courses offered by Vineyard Harvester Bible School and Seminary are three-credit courses. These 3-credit courses require eighteen (18) hours of video lectures in addition to at least eighteen (18) hours of outside work, including readings, projects, and written assignments. There is a final examination for each course.

There is a smaller number of two-credit courses that involve twelve hours of video presentations in addition to at least twelve hours devoted to outside work, that includes readings, projects, and written assignments. There also is a final examination.

All courses are video-taped teachings from live classrooms and are available online at www.vhbss.org.  The student is required to make application for each program of study. When the appropriate fees are paid, a link will be sent to access the courses. The tuition and fee rates are found under the heading of Financial Information.

Credits may be transferred into an Associate Degree Program or a Bachelor Degree Program.  When transferring into an eligible program, we will accept equivalent credits from other qualified Bible Schools and Colleges provided the grade of “C” or above has been received in each course.  All transfer credits must be compatible with Vineyard Harvester Bible School and Seminary’s programs of study and must be approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs.

A student must present all transcripts for analysis, and there is a fee assessed for each credit transferred into VHBSS (according to present fee schedule).  A maximum of 30 credits may be transferred toward an associate degree, and a maximum of 60 credits may be transferred toward a bachelor degree.  All courses required by VHBSS must be met for each degree program.

Transcripts

All transcripts must be requested in writing by the student.  All written requests should include the student’s name as registered, the student’s social security number, the date the student last attended, the name and address of the person to receive transcripts, and how many copies are to be sent.  There is a fee for each transcript (according to present fee schedule).

Degree Programs

Vineyard Harvester Bible School and Seminary offers numerous programs to fit the individual student’s need. 

The Associate (2 years) degree may be earned in the field of Biblical Studies that requires 60 credits. A Bachelor degree (4) years may be earned Biblical Studies or Christian Therapy. The Master degree requires a year beyond the Bachelor degree and may be earned in the field of Biblical Studies. The Doctoral degree in Biblical Studies requires 60 credits above the Master degree.

Associate Degree Programs

The Associate of Theology degree must consist of 60 credits with a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) on the 4.0 grade scale. An A carries a grade point of 4.0; a B carries a grade point of 3.0; a C carries a grade point of 2.0; a D carries a grade point of 1.0. There is no grade point for a F.

Associate of Theology in Biblical Studies Program (A.Th.)

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Bachelor of Theology Degrees

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 Bachelor Degree Program is a set program that must be followed. 
Bachelor of Theology degrees are offered in the fields of Biblical Studies and Christian Therapy.  

Following would be the bachelor degrees offered

Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) in Bible and Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) in Ministry of Christian Therapy

(Years One and Two are included in the
Associate Degree Program)

The Associate Degree Program must be completed before enrolling in a Bachelor Degree Program

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(Years One and Two are included in the
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The Associate Degree Program must be completed before enrolling in a Bachelor Degree Program

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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-one (21) credits must be in a major area of study; six (6) credits in a collateral area; three (3) credits in Research; and six (6) credits for a thesis.  The Master’s degree is in Biblical Studies.

                Following would be the master’s degrees offered:

                Master of Theology in Biblical Studies (M.Th.)

Master of Theology in Biblical Studies Program (M.Th.)

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In order to qualify to write a thesis, a student must have completed RES601, Introduction to Research. A student should have enrolled in at least 2 credits of RES699 Thesis and Dissertation before beginning the thesis.  A draft copy of the thesis should be presented to the Major Professor, who will determine the acceptance of the thesis. After receiving feedback, the final thesis is to be presented and be satisfactorily accepted by the thesis committee.

In order to become a candidate for the Doctor of Theology degree, an individual must have a Master’s Degree from an approved school.  The Doctor of Theology program must include 48 credits of course work and a 12-credit dissertation for a total of 60 graduate credits beyond the Master’s Degree.  Additional information is provided in the Doctor of Theology Student Handbook. 
The degree will be Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in the field of Biblical Studies.

In order to qualify to write a dissertation, a student must have completed RES601 Introduction to Research as well as RES751. A student should have enrolled in at least 2 credits of RES799 before beginning the dissertation. The doctoral student must work with his/her major professor in determining the topic for a dissertation.  A draft copy of the dissertation must be presented for review by the major professor. Upon approval, the final copy of the dissertation is presented for review by the Doctoral Committee. Further information is available in the Doctoral Program Handbook which will be made available before the beginning of the program.

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Tuition and Fees Schedule

Fees:

Application Fee (non-refundable)                                    $25.00
Transfer Fee (per credit)                                                   $5.00

Tuition:

Undergraduate courses (per credit)                                  $50.00
Graduate courses (per credit)                                           $60.00

(20% discount for enrollment for an entire term)

Miscellaneous Charges

Transcripts                                                                        $4.00
Replacement of certificate                                                $20.00
Graduation Fee (undergraduate)                                      $50.00
Graduation Fee (graduate)                                              $75.00