Valley Forge Christian College |
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Valley Forge Christian College
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1401 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460 |
General information
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(610) 935-0450
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| Mission |
| Our Mission
To prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world.
VFCC is part of an international network of Assemblies of God colleges and universities. As an educational resource center, the College prepares Pentecostal leaders according to Luke 2:52 – intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. Since 1939, these individuals have gone on to begin a career, continue professional development, and/or pursue further education at the graduate level.
Our Values/Commitments:
1. Community (Harmony)
2. Creativity
3. Global and Cultural Awareness
4. Leadership
5. Learning
6. Missions
7. Quality (Excellence)
8. Service
9. Spirituality
10. Technology
Our Goals/Vision (2003-2008)
1. Increase Enrollment
2. Develop Facilities
3. Expand Curriculum
4. Expand Fiscal Resources
5. Increase Multi-Cultural Diversity
6. Develop Assessment Plan |
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2009-2008 | 2008-2007 | 2007-2006 |
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| In-State | $ 13,940 | $ 12,600 | $ 11,700 |
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| Out of State | $ 13,940 | $ 12,600 | $ 11,700 |
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| Books and Supplies | $ 828 | $ 800 | $ 748 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 6,990 | $ 6,360 | $ 6,232 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 3,270 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,982 |
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| Off Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 6,990 | $ 6,742 | $ 6,232 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 3,270 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,982 |
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| Off Campus w/ family |
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| Other Expenses | $ 4,258 | $ 4,100 | $ 3,854 |
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Financial aid 2006-2007
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
41% |
$ 3,277 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
35% |
$ 3,471 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
72% |
$ 2,341 |
| Loans to students |
94% |
$ 7,133 |
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Valley Forge Christian College
Associate degree
Bible + Biblical Studies | |
A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. |
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Associate degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. |
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Bachelor degree
Business + Commerce, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals... |
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Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. |
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Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. |
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Bachelor degree
Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology | |
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency... |
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Bachelor degree
Music Performance, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings. |
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Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
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Bachelor degree
Pastoral Studies + Counseling | |
A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological... |
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Bachelor degree
Psychology, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods,... |
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Bachelor degree
Religious + Sacred Music | |
A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters. |
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Bachelor degree
Religious Education | |
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons; organizing and supervising... |
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Bachelor degree
Theology + Theological Studies | |
A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical... |
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Bachelor degree
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | |
Any instructional program in theological studies and religious vocations not listed in the Theology and Religious Vocations, General category. |
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Bachelor degree
Youth Ministry | |
A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and development, family studies, communication skills,... |
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Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Bible + Biblical Studies | |
A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. |
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