What Does VBI Offer?

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  • E-learning: Online instant download of course material and assignments through a secured website, followed by uploading of assignments and downloading of graded assignments through a virtual campus.
  • Lecturers from across the world who are both theologically qualified and practically involved in ministry.
  • Levels of learning suited to different student needs across a wide spectrum, including a Bachelor of Christian Studies Degree offered by St. Stephen's University.
  • Full-text course materials that provide everything the student needs to complete the subject.
  • A multimedia suite linked to course material that includes DVD Videos, Quick Time Videos, Flash Presentations, Power Point Presentations and Mp3 voice recordings.
  • A cohort system of live classes with Proffessor to student and student to student interaction through local campuses or online webinars.
  • Oral examinations and interviews with VBI Professors and personal tutoring for research assignments.
  • VBI School of Ministry courses can be made available to leaders in developing countries at no cost.
  • A growing curriculum.
  • The opportunity for local churches, ministry schools and colleges to teach the whole VBI curriculum themselves, obtaining the various levels of VBI academic accreditation.
  • Mechanisms and requirements to ensure continual student interaction with the local church through practical research, small group interaction and cohort learning.
  • Access to VBI is not restricted to Vineyard churches.
  • Reduced registration costs due to lower overheads and production costs.
  • The oversight of an executive board representing the Partner Churches.
  • Partnership with a growing alliance of educational institutions, including St. Stephen's University.
  • Online contact with other students and lecturers.