Study with us this summer!
Select courses available for graduate and undergraduate students.
Graduate Summer Courses
Module A
8-week program
Enrollment Deadline: April 19
– Spiritual Formation
– Current Issues in Education
– The Calvinism Question
Start Date: May 3
Module B
8-week program
Enrollment Deadline: June 14
– Advanced Hermeneutics
– Christian Ethics in a Post-Modern Society
– Teaching Methods for Intellectual Disabilities
Start Date: June 28
Module C
16-week program
Enrollment Deadline: April 19
– Independent Theological Research*
– Independent Research and Writing*
– Research and Writing
* for program students only
Start Date: May 3
Undergraduate Summer Courses
Module A
8-week program
Enrollment Deadline: April 19
– Old Testament Survey
– The Life of Christ I
– 1 Corinthians
– Personal Evangelism
– Teaching English
– History of Western Civilization
– Introduction to World Missions
– Survey of Church Ministries
– Pastoral Administration
– Bible Doctrines I
– Contemporary Theology
– Teaching Elementary Math
Start Date: May 3
Module B
8-week program
Enrollment Deadline: June 14
– New Testament Survey
– The Life of Christ II
– Digital Media for Ministry
– Christian Leadership
– Administrative and Instructional Strategies for Church Education
– Classroom Management
– Christian Literature
– Interpersonal Communications
– History of Civilization II
– Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
– Bible Doctrines II
– Eschatology
Start Date: June 28
Module C
16-week program
Enrollment Deadline: April 19
– Greek I
– Field Practicum
– Missions Practicum
– Philosophy of Christian Education
– Classroom Practicum
– College Math
– Youth Ministry Internship
Start Date: May 3
Tuition & Fees
Current tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 academic school year.
Steps to Register
for Returning Students
1. Complete your financial check-in for summer so that you can get your registration unlocked.
You cannot register before taking this step. finaid@vbc.edu
2. Check your degree audit on Populi to see which summer courses are needed for your program.
3. Email your advisor if you have any questions before registering.
If you don’t know who your adviser is, contact advising@vbc.edu.
Affordable
Earn a Bible degree for as low as $299 per credit hour.
Flexible
All courses are 100% online.
Accredited
Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS).
– FAQ –
Q: Is this self-paced learning?
A: Students have access to videos to watch at any time throughout the week, but must meet required deadlines as assigned by the instructor.
(You may audit select courses at your own pace without participating in course requirements, but credit will not be received upon completion.)
Q: Are there deadlines to meet throughout the 8 weeks, or is everything due entirely at the end?
A: Course requirements are determined by the instructor with deadlines throughout the module.
Q: Can new students take a class in the summer?
A: Yes, you can take your very first class over the summer if you meet the course requirements and prerequisites.
Q: What if I just want to take these classes for personal development?
A: Select courses are available for audit at anytime. Learn more about auditing here: https://vbc.edu/free-audit/
Q: Can I drop a class and receive a refund if I decide it’s not for me?
A: Students will receive refunds according to the following policy:
15-week courses:
Week 1- 100% refund
Week 2-75% refund
Week 3-50% refund
Week 4-25% refund
Thereafter- 0% refund
8-week courses:
Week 1- 100%
Week 2 -50%
Thereafter -0%