Student Handbook
Welcome to the VLMI Online Bible Training Center. Thank you for being a part of this learning center. The courses were designed with your spiritual growth in mind. They present scriptures and biblical topics in a clear way that is easy to understand and apply.
Your training will be presented through videos, written materials, and online tests. Your instructors have been recorded—at times in a studio, and at times in a classroom setting. They will teach, encourage you, and give you practical instructions for developing your personal life, your relationships and interactions with others, and your ability to help and minister to others.
Every believer has the same commission from Jesus—to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20), but we need to know how to do that. This online learning program will help you personally and give you the training and skills you need to follow Jesus’ instruction. We’re here to help you.
“And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2 ESV
I. Online Attendance.
- The learning is self-paced. You determine when you watch the videos, study, and take the tests.
- You can download the videos or simply watch them online.
- We recommend that you download the pdf of the course outline so you can study it. You may print one copy for yourself if you would like to write notes on it, or you would like to teach from the course outline in the future.
- You must pay for each Term (or all Terms at once) before you will be able to access the courses in a Term.
II. The Courses.
Term 1
Who I Am In Him, Righteousness, Faith 1, The Christian’s Authority 1, Growing Up Spiritually, The Holy Spirit, Learning to Be Led By the Spirit of God 1, The Fruit of the Spirit, Forgiveness, Your Words Are Creative, What the Bible Says About Prayer, Ending Strife in the Church
Term 2
The Name of Jesus, Holiness, Doing the Works of Christ, The Fear of the Lord, Healing 1, Learning to Be Led By the Spirit of God 2, The Ministry of Helps, The Gifts of the Spirit, New Testament Worship and Praise, The Christian´s Authority 2, God Wants You to Prosper, Communication.
Term 3
How to Interpret the Bible, The Gospel of John, Leadership 1, Leadership 2, Leadership 3, The Book of Philippians, Submission to Authority, Ministerial Ethics.
Term 4
Maintaining a Victorious Life, The Book of Ephesians, Endurance, Understanding Our Covenant, How to Recognize a Cult, The Gift of God´s Protection, Women in Ministry, The Ministry Gifts, Practical Ministries, Marriage and the Family, How to Prepare a Sermon.
Term 5
The Heart of the Shepherd, Ministering to Children and Youth, The Book of James, Faith 2, Healing 2, The Epistles of John, The Book of Acts, Youth Ministry, Theology 1, Theology 2.
Term 6
The Book of Romans, Ministering Healing Through Deliverance, Ministering In the Anointing, Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Establishing Churches, Evangelism 1, Evangelism 2, Preparing for Public Speaking, Christian Counseling.
III. Grading.
A. Tests.
- Courses may have one final test or two or more tests.
- Tests are provided online and are completed digitally.
- You must complete each test when it appears between or after videos in the online course page.
- The types of test questions are: true/false, multiple choice, matching, and fill in the blank by clicking and dragging an answer to correctly complete the sentence.
- Test questions have been written based on the course outline. To successfully prepare for a test, you will need to study the course outline.
B. Grading scale.
- Grades will be calculated on the following scale:
| Percent Correct |
Letter Grade |
Grade Point |
Interpretation |
| 100 – 95 |
A |
4 |
Excellent |
| 94 – 90 |
A- |
3.67 |
Superior |
| 89 – 87 |
B+ |
3.33 |
Exceeding All Requirements |
| 86 – 84 |
B |
3.00 |
Very Good |
| 83 – 80 |
B- |
2.67 |
Good |
| 79 – 77 |
C+ |
2.33 |
Meeting All Requirements |
| 76 – 74 |
C |
2.00 |
Satisfactory |
| 73 – 70 |
C- |
1.67 |
Passing |
| 69 – 00 |
F |
0.00 |
Failure |
- The final grade for each course is determined by the total number of answers correct from all the tests for that course.
- Your final grade point average is determined by averaging all of your final grade point averages from each Term.
IV. Qualifications for Graduation.
- You must complete all courses with a final grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- You must be approved for graduation by the online moderator.
- When all courses and tests have been satisfactorily completed, and you have been approved, you will receive a certificate of completion issued by Victorious Living Ministries InternationalTM.
V. Suggestions for Gaining the Most From the Bible School.
- Listen intently to the videos; do not allow anything to distract you.
- During each video session, look up the scriptures in your Bible and follow the course outline.
- Take notes on what is taught in the video that does not appear on the course outline.
- Have a regular time to study your class notes and outlines. Look up all of the scriptures to see how they apply to you. Ask yourself: “What do I need to change in my life? How will what I’m learning enable me to help others?”
- Endeavor to put something you have learned in each class into practice immediately.
- Pray the prayers found in Ephesians 1:15-23; 3:14-21 for yourself each day. Maintain an active prayer life—talking to God and listening for His response through His Word and by His Spirit.
- You are a student, make this time of training a priority. You will want to avoid overloading your schedule with other things. Learning will take some sacrifice and discipline.
- Attend church regularly to continue to learn, to fellowship with other believers, and to use the skills that you are developing through the online Bible training.
- Enjoy this opportunity for personal development. You are investing in yourself and in your ability to help others.
VI. Additional Information
- You may pay per Term or for all six Terms at once.
- Your payment for a Term is non-refundable. When you pay, you receive access to the videos and courses for that Term.
- If you encounter an issue with accessing a course, please email contactus@vlmi.org.