
Vision Colleges Student Online Resources
Welcome to our students Online Resources. From this page you can access thousands of books, documents and libraries to assist your research and download Vision Colleges online resources.
You will find help to conduct research, academic journals, Biblical study resources, commentaries, dictionaries and Encyclopedias and much much more. Some of these resources are free and some require a fee.
Sample Book
The Sample Book contains a collection of samples to give you a preview of what we offer the student.
It contains one chapter from seven different subjects by four of our authors. There are also examples of assignments all offered to give you an insight into the quality of Vision Colleges’ study materials.
Student Study Helps and Hints
This booklet provides an overview of what we require of students when they submit and assignment.
Like all colleges, we have a minimum standard that provides a “level playing field” by which all students can be tested fairly.
Study advise and hints are also offered to help the student get the best out of thier experience and many other helpful study hints. It is a must have for every student.
Introducing Vision Christian College
This booklet provides an overview of our recognised training programme. While it is it not formally accredited the programme is recognised by churches and denominations for ministry training around the world.
This is the original Vision Colleges program, now used in over 150 nations for ministry training and development.
Vision Christian College is suitable for anyone wanting to study the word of God formally or informally. Ideal for ministry training and proffessional development for those in ministry or new to the Christian faith who wants to know God’s word.
Introducing Vision International College
This booklet provides an overview of our Accredited training programme.
The study programme is a preferred study/training option for those seeking to enter into formal ministry, to satisfy denominational demands or for those who simply prefer accredited studies.
We are affordable – no students loans are needed to join Vision International College. We are flexible – able to tailor the programme to meet your needs
Download your copy of Introducing Vision International College

Degree Outline
An outline of the degree options issued through Vision International University and the Texas University of Theology.
Vision Colleges is proud to be able to offer degrees issued through these two great ministry focused universities.
These degree are for ministry and church purposes and not in competion with secular degrees.
We are affordable, flexible and relevant to yuor ministry needs now and into the future
Degrees range from a Bachelor Completion to a PhD in Theology.
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook explains in detail the Accredited Vision International College program. It covers the rights and responsibilities of the college, the student and various government bodies that are connected to the college. It is provided to every VIC student and made available through this link.
Resource Centre Manual Australia
A resource centre is a Local Church Bible College. Whether you have 5 or 500 students this book provides a set of suggested guidelines and principles to run your college.
We do not “enforce” a system on the local church, rather we work with you as the supplier of study material and issuer of the awards so you run your bible college.
Download your copy of the Resource Centre Manual (Australia)
Resource Centre Manual (International)
A resource centre is a Local Church Bible College. Whether you have 5 or 500 students this book provides a set of suggested guidelines and principles to run your college.
We do not “enforce” a system on the local church, rather we work with you as the supplier of study material and issuer of the awards so you run your bible college.
While the principles of operation are much the same this version takes into account the “overseas factor”
Download your copy of the Resource Centre Manual (International)
Taster Program
A brochure on our Taster Program for a local church bible college.
The Taster Programme is your opportunity to discover for yourself the quality, strength and benefits of Vision Colleges to the local church. Our Taster program is a great way to introduce Vision Colleges to your congregation without committing to anything. Just taste and see if Vision Colleges is good.
No greater responsibility has been given to the church than training and equipping men and women for ministry. After all, Jesus himself said, “Go and make disciples!” not converts, but… DISCIPLES. There is no surer way to grow your church than to train men and women – and release them into ministry.
Non Vision Colleges Online Resources
How to Conduct Research Online:
A Guide to Conducting Research Online without ever stepping foot into a library, eLearners.com.
We recommend that as a student, you register with Questia. It is an excellent online library. These Online Student Resources are from a vast range of resources on the internet.
Recommended Libraries for Individual Use
(some require a subscription, others have free content, pay-per-article sales.)
- Questia
http://www.questia.com/
Questia’s database contains, according to their website, “the world’s largest online collection of books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences, plus magazine and newspaper articles.” I’ve known quite a few students who swear by the Questia and use it faithfully for their research. A perfect option for undergraduates taking general education courses who may not have easy access to a robust online library. - Highbeam
http://www.highbeam.com/
Highbeam has some of the same journals and magazines as Questia, but there seems to be somewhat different coverage. More magazines and newspapers and Highbeam seem to have fairly good coverage in education, health, and science. - Bible Sprout
https://www.biblesprout.com
“Bible Sprout is a fresh Bible study resource with the perfect variety of study materials, which enables quick, easy, and thoroughly access to the Word of God, making it a great blessing to everyone.”
Library Databases
These are probably too numerous to list, but I’m going to list ones that are particularly helpful for students seeking peer-reviewed articles and statistics.
- Proquest
http://www.proquest.com/
With databases of articles tailored to meet the needs of students and faculty at different levels and institutions, Proquest’s resources are targeted and easy to use. - Ovid
http://www.ovid.com/
Ovid has absolutely a dizzying array of databases and information products. For example, their medical databases are expensive but indispensable to many. - Wilson Web Databases
http://www.hwwilson.com/
The old green “Readers’ Guides” are now available at one’s fingertips and full-text versions. The Wilson databases include journals and publishers that are not always easy to find, particularly in business and agriculture. - JSTOR: The Scholarly Journal Archive
http://www.jstor.org/
JSTOR has an amazing collection of humanities and interdisciplinary journals. Perhaps what is most exciting about this collection is that the older journals are being digitised and included, which means much less reliance on interlibrary loan. An article about JSTOR appears here: Bowen, William G. “The Academic Library in a Digitised, Commercialised Age: Lessons from JSTOR.” ALA Midwinter Participants’ Meeting (based on Romanes Lecture, delivered at Oxford University, October 17, 2000). January 14, 2001. Online. Available: http://www.jstor.org/about/bowen.html. - Emerald Full-Text
http://www.uwp.edu/departments/library/journals/databases/emerald.htm
This tends to have a business and management orientation. The journals are excellent, and the interface is easy to use. - Project Muse
http://muse.jhu.edu/
Originating at Johns Hopkins University libraries, this is one of my favourite databases. The articles are full-text, and they cover fascinating journals in the humanities.