Valor Christian College
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Valor Christian College is a private
Bible college
associated with the World Harvest Church
. The campus is located in Canal Winchester, Ohio
, approximately 15 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio
, on property originally built by World Harvest Church
. It is accredited with the Association of Independent Christian Colleges & Seminaries, which is not recognized by the United States Department of Education
, and has applicant status with The Association for Biblical Higher Education
. The college is authorized by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools to offer Associate of Applied Science degrees and diplomas in Bible and ministry-related studies.
, pastor
of the World Harvest Church
, for which the college was originally named after as World Harvest Bible Institute. New programs were added in the following years and in 1993 the name was changed to World Harvest Bible College. In the fall of 2009, the college was approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools to offer Associate of Applied Science degrees and the college changed its name to Valor Christian College the following year in January 2010.
activities through classroom study and hands-on experiences in a variety of ministry areas.
The college offers one-year certificate programs in Evangelism and General Studies as well as Associate of Applied Science degrees in eight programs:Advanced Leadership (third-year honors program), Evangelism, Interdisciplinary Studies, Media Ministries, Missions, Music Ministry, Pastoral Leadership, and Youth Ministries.
(USCAA) and competes within the Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference
(OCAC) in men's and women's basketball
as well as men's soccer
.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
Bible college
Bible college
Bible colleges are institutions of higher education that specialize in biblical studies. Curriculum is Bible-based and differs from that of liberal arts colleges or research universities. Bible colleges generally exclude the study of philosophy, unlike seminaries and theological colleges...
associated with the World Harvest Church
World Harvest Church
World Harvest Church is an international pentecostal megachurch founded in Columbus, Ohio that is pastored by Rod Parsley.First started in 1977 in Rod Parsley's parent's backyard, the church consisted of 17 people. Two years later Parsley bought property for the church to be built on. 180 people...
. The campus is located in Canal Winchester, Ohio
Canal Winchester, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,478 people, 1,664 households, and 1,264 families residing in the village. The 2004 census estimates that there are now 5,381 people residing in the village, and Canal Winchester may become a city within the next year or two. The population density was 702.9...
, approximately 15 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, on property originally built by World Harvest Church
World Harvest Church
World Harvest Church is an international pentecostal megachurch founded in Columbus, Ohio that is pastored by Rod Parsley.First started in 1977 in Rod Parsley's parent's backyard, the church consisted of 17 people. Two years later Parsley bought property for the church to be built on. 180 people...
. It is accredited with the Association of Independent Christian Colleges & Seminaries, which is not recognized by the United States Department of Education
United States Department of Education
The United States Department of Education, also referred to as ED or the ED for Education Department, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government...
, and has applicant status with The Association for Biblical Higher Education
The Association for Biblical Higher Education
The Association for Biblical Higher Education or ABHE is a nationally recognized accrediting agency in the United States. It is recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
. The college is authorized by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools to offer Associate of Applied Science degrees and diplomas in Bible and ministry-related studies.
History
The college was founded in 1990 by Rodney Lee ParsleyRod Parsley
Rodney Lee Parsley is a prominent American Christian minister, author, television host and evangelist. He is senior pastor of World Harvest Church, a large Pentecostal church in Columbus, Ohio and founder and president of The Center for Moral Clarity, a right-wing Christian grassroots advocacy...
, pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
of the World Harvest Church
World Harvest Church
World Harvest Church is an international pentecostal megachurch founded in Columbus, Ohio that is pastored by Rod Parsley.First started in 1977 in Rod Parsley's parent's backyard, the church consisted of 17 people. Two years later Parsley bought property for the church to be built on. 180 people...
, for which the college was originally named after as World Harvest Bible Institute. New programs were added in the following years and in 1993 the name was changed to World Harvest Bible College. In the fall of 2009, the college was approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools to offer Associate of Applied Science degrees and the college changed its name to Valor Christian College the following year in January 2010.
Academics
Valor Christian College academic programs place a strong concentration biblical foundations and tools to use in ministryChristian ministry
In Christianity, ministry is an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith. 2003's Encyclopedia of Christianity defines it as "carrying forth Christ's mission in the world", indicating that it is "conferred on each Christian in baptism." It is performed by all Christians...
activities through classroom study and hands-on experiences in a variety of ministry areas.
The college offers one-year certificate programs in Evangelism and General Studies as well as Associate of Applied Science degrees in eight programs:Advanced Leadership (third-year honors program), Evangelism, Interdisciplinary Studies, Media Ministries, Missions, Music Ministry, Pastoral Leadership, and Youth Ministries.
Athletics
The college is a member of the Ohio Collegiate Athletic ConferenceOhio Collegiate Athletic Conference
The Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the United States Collegiate Athletic Association that began play as an athletic conference in 2009....
(USCAA) and competes within the Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference
Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference
The Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the United States Collegiate Athletic Association that began play as an athletic conference in 2009....
(OCAC) in men's and women's basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
as well as men's soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
.