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University of Valley Forge
Former names	Eastern Bible Institute (1939–1962); Northeast Bible Institute (1962–1975); Northeast Bible College (1975–1977); Valley Forge Christian College (1977–2014)
Type	Private university
Established	1939; 86 years ago
Religious affiliation	Assemblies of God USA
President	David J. Kim
Students	583
Location	Phoenixville postal address, Pennsylvania, United States
Campus	Suburban
Website	www.valleyforge.edu

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The University of Valley Forge (UVF) is a private university near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and 8.8 miles (14.2 km) from Valley Forge National Historical Park. It is affiliated with the Assemblies of God USA.^[3]

The college, in Chester County, is partially in Charlestown Township,^[4] while the other part is in Schuylkill Township.^[5] It has a Phoenixville postal address.^[6]

History

The University of Valley Forge began as a summer Bible School on the campgrounds of Maranatha Park in Green Lane, Pennsylvania, in 1932. It existed for the training of pastors, evangelists, missionaries, Christian education workers, and lay workers.^[3] The summer Bible School grew into a permanent Bible School and, in 1939, was chartered as Eastern Bible Institute. Mergers with the Beulah Heights Bible Institute, Metropolitan Bible Institute, New England Bible Institute, and Pine Crest Bible School resulted in increased enrollment and a name change to Northeast Bible Institute in 1962. The school received its accreditation from the state in 1975 and subsequently became the Northeast Bible College.

The institute moved in 1976 to the campus of the former Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville. One year later, the school changed its name to reflect its new location, becoming the Valley Forge Christian College.^[7]

In the summer of 2002, the college was granted accreditation with Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Valley Forge Christian College then officially changed its name to the University of Valley Forge on September 16, 2014.^[8]

Today the school has an enrollment of 583 students (including 508 undergraduate students)^[9] and offers 40+ undergraduate programs^[10] and ten graduate programs.^[11]

Academics

The University of Valley Forge is authorized by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to grant the degrees of Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Religious Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Science.

Athletics

UVF teams, known as the Patriots, compete at the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The university joined the Colonial States Athletic Conference in the 2020-2021 academic year. UVF then became a member of the United East Conference after the pre-existing UEC and CSAC merged in 2023.^[12] Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, and volleyball; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Intramural golf and cross country are also offered as club sports.

References

^ "Assemblies of God (USA) Official Web Site - Higher Education". colleges.ag.org. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ "UVF Office of the President".
^ ^a ^b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-02-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Charlestown township, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 2 (PDF p. 3/4). Retrieved 2024-02-18. Valley Forge Christian Colg
^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Schuylkill township, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-02-18. Valley Forge Christian Colg
^ "Home". The University of Valley Forge. Retrieved 2024-02-18. 1401 Charlestown Road | Phoenixville, PA 19460
^ "HISTORY". valleyforge.edu. University of Valley Forge. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
^ "Valley Forge Christian College is Now the University of Valley Forge". www.valleyforge.edu. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ "College Navigator - University of Valley Forge". nces.ed.gov. Fall 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
^ "Undergraduate Degrees - University of Valley Forge".
^ "Graduate Degrees - University of Valley Forge".
^ "University of Valley Forge to Join Colonial States Athletic Conference in 2020-2021". 5 June 2019.

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[ag.org-1] "Assemblies of God (USA) Official Web Site - Higher Education". colleges.ag.org. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[2] "UVF Office of the President".

[vfcc.edu-3] "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-02-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[4] "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Charlestown township, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 2 (PDF p. 3/4). Retrieved 2024-02-18. Valley Forge Christian Colg

[5] "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Schuylkill township, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-02-18. Valley Forge Christian Colg

[6] "Home". The University of Valley Forge. Retrieved 2024-02-18. 1401 Charlestown Road | Phoenixville, PA 19460

[7] "HISTORY". valleyforge.edu. University of Valley Forge. Retrieved 12 December 2023.

[8] "Valley Forge Christian College is Now the University of Valley Forge". www.valleyforge.edu. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[9] "College Navigator - University of Valley Forge". nces.ed.gov. Fall 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-02.

[10] "Undergraduate Degrees - University of Valley Forge".

[11] "Graduate Degrees - University of Valley Forge".

[12] "University of Valley Forge to Join Colonial States Athletic Conference in 2020-2021". 5 June 2019.

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+ | established            = {{start date and age|1939}}<ref name="ag.org">{{cite web|url=http://colleges.ag.org/students/overviews_full.cfm?targetBay=95b51f2f-222a-46ea-9d45-2e83c95d8cd8&ModID=2&Process=DisplayArticle&RSS_RSSContentID=14722&RSS_OriginatingChannelID=1056&RSS_OriginatingRSSFeedID=4453&RSS_Source=|title=Assemblies of God (USA) Official Web Site - Higher Education|website=colleges.ag.org|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120606032635/http://colleges.ag.org/students/overviews_full.cfm?targetBay=95b51f2f-222a-46ea-9d45-2e83c95d8cd8&ModID=2&Process=DisplayArticle&RSS_RSSContentID=14722&RSS_OriginatingChannelID=1056&RSS_OriginatingRSSFeedID=4453&RSS_Source=|archive-date=6 June 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
-| type = Private
+ | type                   = [[Private university]]
-| president = Rev. David S. Kim
+ | president              = David J. Kim <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://valleyforge.edu/about/leadership/office-of-the-president/#:~:text=Meet%20President%20David%20J.&text=Dr.-,David%20J.,%2C%20New%20Jersey%20(2002).path=general|title= UVF Office of the President}} </ref>
-| address = 1401 Charlestown Road<br />Phoenixville, PA 19460
-| city = [[Phoenixville, Pennsylvania|Phoenixville]]
+ | city                   = [[Phoenixville, Pennsylvania|Phoenixville]] postal address
-| state = [[Pennsylvania]]
+ | state                  = [[Pennsylvania]]
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+ | country                = United States
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+ | religious_affiliation  = [[Assemblies of God USA]]
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+ | website                = [http://www.valleyforge.edu www.valleyforge.edu]
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+ | image_name             = University of Valley Forge seal.svg
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+ | enrollment             = 583
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-'''The University of Valley Forge''' ('''UVF'''), formerly '''Valley Forge Christian College''' (VFCC), is a private university in [[Phoenixville]], [[Pennsylvania]], 8.8 miles from [[Valley Forge National Historical Park]]. It is affiliated with the [[Assemblies of God]]. The college offers several Bachelors and Masters programs.<ref>[https://www.vfcc.edu/docs/default-source/pdfs/2013-2014-course-catalog.pdf?sfvrsn=10]{{dead link|date=May 2019}}</ref>
+'''The University of Valley Forge''' ('''UVF''') is a [[private university]] near [[Phoenixville, Pennsylvania]], and {{convert|8.8|mi|km}} from [[Valley Forge National Historical Park]]. It is affiliated with the [[Assemblies of God USA]].<ref name="vfcc.edu">{{Cite web |url=https://www.vfcc.edu/docs/default-source/pdfs/2013-2014-course-catalog.pdf?sfvrsn=10 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-02-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222173620/https://www.vfcc.edu/docs/default-source/pdfs/2013-2014-course-catalog.pdf?sfvrsn=10 |archive-date=2014-02-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
+The college, in [[Chester County, Pennsylvania|Chester County]], is partially in [[Charlestown Township, Pennsylvania|Charlestown Township]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st42_pa/cousub/cs4202912744_charlestown/DC20BLK_CS4202912744.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Charlestown township, PA|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|page=2 (PDF p. 3/4)|access-date=2024-02-18|quote=Valley Forge Christian Colg}}</ref> while the other part is in [[Schuylkill Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania|Schuylkill Township]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st42_pa/cousub/cs4202968288_schuylkill/DC20BLK_CS4202968288.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Schuylkill township, PA|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-02-18|quote=Valley Forge Christian Colg}}</ref> It has a Phoenixville postal address.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.valleyforge.edu|title=Home|publisher=The University of Valley Forge|access-date=2024-02-18|quote=1401 Charlestown Road <nowiki>|</nowiki> Phoenixville, PA 19460}}</ref>
-==Mission statement==
-To prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world.
 ==History==
-The University of Valley Forge began as a summer Bible School on the campgrounds of Maranatha Park, Green Lane, PA, in  1932.  It existed for the training of pastors, [[Evangelism|evangelist]]s, [[missionary|missionaries]], Christian education workers and lay workers.<ref>[https://www.vfcc.edu/docs/default-source/pdfs/2013-2014-course-catalog.pdf?sfvrsn=10]{{dead link|date=May 2019}}</ref>  The summer Bible School grew into a permanent Bible School and, in 1939, was chartered as Maranatha Bible School.  Mergers with Beulah Heights Bible Institute, Metropolitan Bible Institute, New England Bible Institute and Pine Crest Bible School resulted in increased enrollment and a name change to Eastern Bible Institute and later, Northeast Bible Institute.  The university moved in 1976 to the campus of the former Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville, PA.
+The University of Valley Forge began as a summer Bible School on the campgrounds of Maranatha Park in [[Green Lane, Pennsylvania]], in 1932. It existed for the training of pastors, [[Evangelism|evangelist]]s, [[missionary|missionaries]], Christian education workers, and lay workers.<ref name="vfcc.edu"/> The summer Bible School grew into a permanent Bible School and, in 1939, was chartered as '''Eastern Bible Institute'''. Mergers with the '''Beulah Heights Bible Institute''', '''Metropolitan Bible Institute''', '''New England Bible Institute''', and '''Pine Crest Bible School''' resulted in increased enrollment and a name change to '''Northeast Bible Institute''' in 1962. The school received its accreditation from the state in 1975 and subsequently became the '''Northeast Bible College'''.
+The institute moved in 1976 to the campus of the former Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville. One year later, the school changed its name to reflect its new location, becoming the '''Valley Forge Christian College'''.<ref>{{cite web |title=HISTORY |url=https://valleyforge.edu/about/history/ |website=valleyforge.edu |publisher=University of Valley Forge |access-date=12 December 2023}}</ref>
-Today the school has an enrollment of over 500 students, offers 50+ undergraduate programs and seven graduate programs.  In the summer of 2002 the college was granted accreditation with Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
+In the summer of 2002, the college was granted accreditation with [[Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools|Middle States Commission on Higher Education]]. Valley Forge Christian College then officially changed its name to the '''University of Valley Forge''' on September 16, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Valley Forge Christian College is Now the University of Valley Forge |url=http://www.valleyforge.edu/university |access-date=2 February 2018 |website=www.valleyforge.edu}}</ref>
-Significant changes have also taken place on the college campus with major renovations and new construction.  The newest building, Cardone Hall, was completed in the fall of 2007.
+Today the school has an enrollment of 583 students (including 508 undergraduate students)<ref>{{Cite web |date=Fall 2022 |title=College Navigator - University of Valley Forge |url=https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=university+of+valley+forge&s=all&id=216542 |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=nces.ed.gov}}</ref> and offers 40+ undergraduate programs<ref>{{cite web | url=https://valleyforge.edu/academics/undergraduate-degrees/ | title=Undergraduate Degrees - University of Valley Forge }}</ref> and ten graduate programs.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://valleyforge.edu/academics/graduate-degrees-2/ | title=Graduate Degrees - University of Valley Forge }}</ref>
-Valley Forge Christian College officially changed its name to the University of Valley Forge on September 16, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.valleyforge.edu/university|title=Valley Forge Christian College is Now the University of Valley Forge|website=www.valleyforge.edu|accessdate=2 February 2018}}</ref>
-==Accreditation==
-The University of Valley Forge is accredited by the [[Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools]], an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the [[United States Secretary of Education]] and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.  The college holds affiliate membership with the [[Council for Christian Colleges and Universities]], an international higher education association of Christian colleges and universities.
 ==Academics==
-The University of Valley Forge is approved by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to grant the degrees of Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Religious Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Science.
+The University of Valley Forge is authorized by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to grant the degrees of Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Religious Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Science.
-===Master Degrees===
-* Christian Leadership (MA)
-* Digital Media (MA)
-* Music Technology (MM)
-* Organizational Leadership (MA)
-* Theology (MA)
-* Worship Studies (MA)
-<ref>{{cite web|url=https://valleyforge.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/|title=Graduate Degrees - University of Valley Forge|publisher=}}</ref>
-===Bachelor Degrees===
-'''ARTS AND SCIENCES'''
-* English Language and Literature
-'''BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES'''
-* Criminal Justice
-* Pastoral Counseling
-* Psychology - Counseling (Online)
-* Psychology
-* Social Work
-'''BUSINESS'''
-* Business Administration - Accounting
-* Business Administration - General Business
-* Global Business
-* Management
-* Sports Management
-'''CHURCH MINISTRIES'''
-* Christian Ministries
-* Family Studies
-* Pastoral Ministry
-* Pastoral Ministry - Church Planting
-* Pastoral Ministry - Preaching
-* Senior Adult Ministry
-* Theological Studies - Biblical Languages
-* Theological Studies - Biblical Studies
-* Theological Studies - Philosophy and Religion
-* Youth Ministry
-'''DEAF MINISTRIES'''
-* Deaf Ministries
-* Deaf Culture
-[http://www.valleyforge.edu/digitalmedia '''DIGITAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS''']
-* Digital Media Studies
-* Digital Media - Graphic Design
-* Digital Media - Photography
-* Digital Media - Recording Arts
-* Digital Media - Video Production
-* Digital Media - Web Design
-'''EDUCATION'''
-* Early Childhood (Pre-K - 4) - Public Certification
-* Early Childhood (Pre-K - 4) - Private Certification
-* Early Childhood (Pre-K - 4) - Non-Certification
-* Middle Level (4 - 8) Reading/English Language Arts - Public Certification
-* Middle Level (4 - 8) Reading/English Language Arts - Private Certification
-* Middle Level (4 - 8) Reading/English Language Arts - Non-certification
-* Secondary English Education (7 - 12) - Public Certification
-* Secondary English Education (7 - 12) - Private Certification
-'''MUSIC'''
-* Church Music
-* Music Education - Instrumental - Public Certification
-* Music Education - Instrumental - Private Certification
-* Music Education - Choral - Public Certification
-* Music Education - Choral - Private Certification
-* Music Performance - Classical
-* Music Performance - Contemporary
-* Music Production
-* Worship Leading
-'''ACADEMIC MINORS'''
-* Biblical Languages
-* Business
-* Children's Ministry
-* Church Music
-* Digital Media
-* Early Childhood Education
-* English Language and Literature
-* History
-* Intercultural Studies
-* Music Performance
-* Music Technology
-* Pastoral Counseling
-* Preaching
-* Secondary Education
-* Senior Adult Ministry
-* Social Work
-* Theology
-* Urban Studies
-* Youth Ministry
 ==Athletics==
-Valley Forge teams, nicknamed athletically as the Patriots, are part of the [[Division III (NCAA)|Division III]] level of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA), primarily competing as an [[NCAA Division III independent schools|Independent]]. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball and volleyball.
+UVF teams, known as the Patriots, compete at the [[NCAA Division III|Division III]] level of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA). The university joined the [[Colonial States Athletic Conference]] in the 2020-2021 academic year. UVF then became a member of the [[United East Conference]] after the pre-existing UEC and CSAC merged in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uvfpatriots.com/news/2019/6/5/general-university-of-valley-forge-to-join-colonial-states-athletic-conference-in-2020-2021.aspx?path=general|title=University of Valley Forge to Join Colonial States Athletic Conference in 2020-2021|date=5 June 2019 }}</ref> Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, and volleyball; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Intramural golf and cross country are also offered as club sports.
-The University of Valley Forge will join the [[Colonial States Athletic Conference]] beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year.<ref>https://uvfpatriots.com/news/2019/6/5/general-university-of-valley-forge-to-join-colonial-states-athletic-conference-in-2020-2021.aspx?path=general</ref>
-==Virginia Campus==
-The College operates a fully accredited satellite campus at Christ Chapel in [[Woodbridge, Virginia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vfcc.edu/woodbridge|title=the University of Valley Forge, Woodbridge Campus, Virginia<!-- Bot generated title -->|publisher=|accessdate=2 February 2018}}</ref>  Students attending at this campus can earn degrees in some of the same courses of study as those at the University of Valley Forge main campus.
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
-* [http://www.valleyforge.edu University of Valley Forge]
+* [https://valleyforge.edu/ Official website]
+* [https://uvfpatriots.com/ Official athletics website]
-* [http://www.vfcc.edu/woodbridge University of Valley Forge Woodbridge Campus]
-* [http://www.uvfpatriots.com University of Valley Forge Athletics]
-* [http://www.cmuo.com Children's Ministries University Online]
-* [http://www.cccu.org Council for Christian Colleges & Universities]
-==Sources==
-*[http://www.phoenixville.org/ The Borough of Phoenixville]
-*[http://www.msche.org/institutions_directory.asp?txtRange=v/ Middle States Commission on Higher Education]
-*[http://www.valleyforge.edu/ UVF]
-*[http://www.ag.org/VFCC/ Assembly of God]
-*[http://colleges.ag.org/students/overviews_full.cfm?targetBay=95b51f2f-222a-46ea-9d45-2e83c95d8cd8&ModID=2&Process=DisplayArticle&RSS_RSSContentID=14722&RSS_OriginatingChannelID=1056&RSS_OriginatingRSSFeedID=4453&RSS_Source=]
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+{{Colleges_and_universities_in_metropolitan_Philadelphia}}
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+[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1931]]
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v t e Assemblies of God postsecondary educational institutions
Institutes	Latin American Bible Institute, California
Bible and theological colleges	Alphacrucis Asia Pacific Theological Seminary Bible College of Malaysia Evangel Bible College Harvest Bible College Hillsong International Leadership College JW Bible College Mattersey Hall Native American Bible College Northpoint Bible College Summit Pacific College Trinity Bible College Vanguard College
Colleges and universities	American Indian College Evangel University Nelson University North Central University Northwest University Southeastern University University of Valley Forge Vanguard University of Southern California
Distance education	Global University Nelson University Southeastern University Vanguard University of Southern California
Seminaries	Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Defunct	Bethany University Central Bible College