VACU currently offers one major (Biblical Studies) in its undergraduate baccalaureate program. The purpose of the Biblical Studies Degree (B.BS.) is to equip men and women to form a Christ-like mind to influence the world for the Lord Jesus Christ through acquiring fundamental knowledge of the Old and New Testaments, of Christian doctrines and history, of various practical areas of Christian ministries, and of methods for further biblical and theological studies.

There are ample career opportunities for Biblical Studies graduates including most of the following Christian service categories:

Pastor (usually after the completion of a M. Div. degree)

Preacher

Missionary

Minister of Youth

Minister of Children’s Program

Counselor

Church Administrator

Bible Teacher for Christian School

All students in the Bachelor in Biblical Studies(BBS) program will be able to:

(1) Biblical and Theological Development: Students will promote a thorough knowledge of the Bible, theology, and the skills related to the acquisition of spiritual truth for expansion of the Kingdom of God. Students will foster a learning community that encourages academic and intellectual proficiency through knowledge acquisition, informed discussion, and personal research, with the goal of developing lifelong learners.

(2) Evangelical Development: Students will have skills and knowledge and networks of relationships to pursue vocations that engage the mission of God globally.

(3) Spiritual Development: Students will develop a Christian worldview and lean to apply biblical truth to their personal lives, ministry, and contemporary moral and cultural issues by power of God the Holy Spirit.

(4) Practical Ministry Development: Students will be equipped to use their biblical truth and skills to others in one’s family, church, and neighborhood.