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1974
Vision began both in Tasmania, Australia and San Diego, California. Dr. Ken Chant, founder of Vision Bible College, began in Launceston, Tasmania. Simultaneously, Dr. Joseph Bohac and Dr. Stan DeKoven began Logos Institute, a local church training program in practical ministry and counseling.
1977
Dr. Chant moved his school to Sydney, Australia, joining Pastor Allan Langstaff, where the Vision Bible College program grew. Logos Institute continued as a counseling ministry and training center, while Dr. DeKoven pursued studies in psychology and theology.
1982
Dr. Chant moved to the United States (St. Paul, Minnesota). He established his program there. Dr. DeKoven returned to San Diego after having earned his doctorate and continued to expand the Logos program.
Simultaneously, Dr. Randy Gurley, Chairman of the Board of Regents and Executive vice-president of Vision, began his Bible College teaching ministry eventually merging with Vision.
1985
Dr. Chant, in response to a strong leading from the Lord, brought his outstanding Bible College to San Diego, California. Vision Bible College was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1985.
1987
Dr. DeKoven and Dr. Chant had established a full-time, short-term campus and eventually merged their hearts and visions. The network of affiliated resource centers, the desire of Dr. DeKoven’s heart, began to be established and has grown as is described hereafter.
1990
This was a pivotal year for Vision. Dr. Chant, in obedience to the Lord, returned to his native Australia. Prior to his leaving, Vision Bible College, under Dr. DeKoven’s direction, had expanded to its present University status. A headquarters site was purchased in the beautiful community of Ramona, California, where the present headquarters continues to be based. A local campus and a counseling center are also located at this location. Since 1990, Vision has expanded its influence around the world, developing resource centers in every continent. Vision now features a proprietary on line learning system, provides curriculum to bible colleges around the world through our World Zone Leaders in multiple languages, and continues to prepare leaders in the 21st century while taking the whole word to the whole world.
2022
Vision International University was accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities.
ASIC is recognised by UKVI in UK, is a member of the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in USA and is listed in their International Directory, is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation), and are institutional members of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).
Vision International University is Internationally Accredited
Vision International University holds prestigious International Accreditation from ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities).
Institutions with ASIC Accreditation undergo an impartial and independent external assessment process to confirm their provision meets rigorous internationally accepted standards, covering the whole spectrum of its administration, governance and curriculum.
Achieving ASIC Accreditation demonstrates to students and stakeholders that an institution provides high-quality education, delivers safe, rewarding educational experiences and is committed to continuous improvement. ASIC Accreditation is a leading, globally recognized quality standard in international education, which means that your degrees will be respected worldwide.
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