Vision International University
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| Institution Seal | |
| Motto | "The Whole Word to the Whole World" |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1990 |
| President | Stan E. DeKoven |
Academic staff | approx. 30 (full and part time) |
| Location | , , |
| Website | [6] |
Vision International University is an unaccredited institution in Ramona, California offering academic degree programs designed to prepare men and women for professional service in Christian Ministry. The University offers distance education and online learning programs. The institution traces its roots to Vision International College, which was founded in 1974 in Launceston, Tasmania by Australian theologian and author Ken Chant. Vision International University is a member institution of the Vision International Education Network.[1]
Academics
Vision International University is an inter-denominational, non-sectarian institution which offers ministry training and theological education to students from a wide variety of faith backgrounds. Vision International College began in Australia in 1974 as a Pentecostal-Charismatic institution without specific denominational affiliation. Vision now cooperates with many Christian denominations and ministerial fellowships to provide a "primarily biblical education to both students preparing for vocational ministry and those who seek a stronger theological foundation for the ministerial context in which they find themselves"[2]. Vision welcomes students from any denominational background.
The curriculum of Vision attempts to maintain a non-dogmatic perspective, allowing students to study a wide variety of theological issues to formulate their own beliefs in an academic context. Vision maintains a strong emphasis on church planting, community service, and Christian character development [3].
The University offers a Bachelor's Degree Completion program, a small selection of focused Master's degree programs including a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry program [4].
Accreditation
In April 2007, Vision International University received approval to operate from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education[5] through December 31, 2011. However, Vision International University is not accredited by any accreditation body recognized by its country. According to the US Department of Education, unaccredited degrees and credits might not be acceptable to employers or other institutions, and use of degree titles may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions.[6]
References
See also
External links
- Vision International University Official Website