Application and Costs

SPRING SEMESTER DATES: APR 2025 - JUNE 2026

REGISTRATION 3/23-4/13

New Student 신입생 지원서: Application

Registration for Returning Students: SPRING 2026 학기 수강 신청서 Registration Form

Our degree programs are open to students who wish to pursue graduate missiological education and meet the requirements for admission. As an evangelical Christian community of faith and learning, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability in the admission of students.

Technology Requirements

Vine uses Populi to deliver online courses so it is important that students have appropriate technology and technical skills. Students need to have access to the following technology:

  • Desktop or Laptop computer (Mobile Devices are not recommended)

  • High Speed Internet Connection

  • Web Browser (Chrome, Safari, or Firefox)

  • Zoom (Instructor provides a link to Zoom sessions)

  • Microsoft Office or Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

  • Adobe Reader (for viewing and printing PDF documents)

Must be proficient in:

  • Basic computer skills

  • Using email

  • Conducting Internet searches

  • Writing and editing with a word processor

  • Using Populi tools

  • Conducting searches from databases

  • Learning new technology tools

Application

Students interested in attending Vine should submit an application. Decisions are made only on completed applications. The following documents must be submitted.

  • The application form

  • A non-refundable application fee of $50

  • Letters of recommendation from three individuals (pastor, professor, supervisor)

  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

  • A statement of Christian faith and service

  • One recent photograph

Foreign Transcript Evaluation

Vine University requires all transcripts from institutions outside the United States and Korea, submitted for admissions purposes or transfer credit review, to be evaluated by a professional evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluator (AICE). Applicants must submit the evaluation report and an original copy of the transcript to Vine University.

Admission Criteria

We determine the admission on the basis of academic records, assessment of three references, involvement in Christian service, and educational and vocational goals. Each applicant will be asked to participate in an online interview with the admissions committee. The interview will focus on compatibility of the applicant’s educational and vocational goals with the intended program of study as well any special needs (financial, personal, emotional).

I. General

  • Acceptance to any degree program at University will be granted only after evaluation of the application, reference form, and official transcripts has been made. The application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee.

  • An application is valid for one year. If the student does not supply the information required for admission within the year, or if he/she is accepted and does not complete at least one course within the year, he/she must reapply.

II. Master’s Programs

  • All Master’s programs require satisfactory completion of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Bachelor’s degree equivalency is understood in the sense that the applicant has satisfactorily completed 120 credit hours of college level work in which he/she received “C” or better.

III. Doctoral Programs

  • All doctoral programs require satisfactory completion of a Master of Divinity degree program or its equivalent. This equivalency is understood in the sense that the applicant has satisfactorily completed 87 credit hours of seminary level work in which he/she received “B” or better.

IV. Transfer Students

  • A student desiring to transfer from another college may apply for admission by submitting the forms provided. Official transcripts from the high school attended, and all colleges or institutions of learning attended following graduation from high school must also be submitted. Such transcripts must indicate courses entered, in progress, or completed. Results of aptitude and other special tests were taken and evidence of standing should also be indicated on the transcript.

V. Transfer of Credits

  • The university will consider the acceptance of college credits from all schools that meet standard educational guidelines. We will review credits from good Christian schools and will transfer in as many credits as are comparable to our programs.

VI. Conversion of Credits

  • There are many outstanding Bible Institutes within the body of Christ that cannot offer college credits but offer either Institute credits and/or continuing Educational Credits. The university can convert these credits into actual semester credit hours upon request and verification of program content.

VII. Life Experience Credits

  • Men and women that have dedicated themselves to the work of the Gospel should receive Life Experience Credits for those years of service to God. To qualify, a student must be at least 30 years of age and have been in the ministry for a minimum of 5 years.

  • Based upon the information given by the student, University can award per year of full-time Christian service. Regardless of the number of credits transferred, converted, or allowed for Life Experience.