Vietnamese Theological School (VTS)
Admission
Academic Requirements
Union University of California was founded with a commitment to provide high-quality higher education and is dedicated to the success of its learners. As a part of the admission process, the University seeks to assess an applicant’s potential to succeed in its online environment. Applicants must meet the program-specific admission requirements outlined in the accompanying table to be offered admission to UUC. Although the particular emphasis is placed on the applicant’s academic history, non-academic factors may also be considered when evaluating an application for admission. Therefore, additional information and/or application materials may be requested and considered on an individual basis.
Master of Arts in Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry program offers students the chance to build a solid biblical foundation and a refined set of leadership skills. Student will study courses in biblical studies, theology, ministry, and leadership. Graduates from the program can lead and serve effectively in a variety of ministry roles. The program consists of 36 credits. Students studying full-time can complete the program in 2 years.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Admissions Requirements
An applicant must, after completing the online admission application, submit the following materials to the Director of Admissions to be considered for admission:
- Two passport-sized photos
- Copy of government-issued photo identification
- Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree or international equivalent from an accredited/recognized college or university
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended
- Two reference letters; one of the two must be from a pastor or known religious leader; one from an academic supervisor, if possible.
- A personal statement of at least 500 words describing the student’s motivations for study at UUC
- Language requirement:
Students who apply for English programs must provide evidence of English language proficiency. Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principle language of instruction must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following:
- A minimum score of 530 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT) or 71 on internet-based Test (iBT), 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or 50 on the PTE Academic Score Reports
- A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test
- A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam
- A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of “B” or higher at an appropriately accredited college or university where the language of instruction was English.
Students who apply for Vietnamese programs must be fluent in the language that is used to convey the course content. Applicants must demonstrate college-level proficiency in Vietnamese through one of the following:
- Providing a college degree from an appropriately accredited/recognized college (where the language of instruction is Vietnamese)
- Interviewing with a UUC official AND submitting a written personal statement in the Vietnamese language
Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity program equips students for leadership roles such as senior pastorship, teaching, ministry leadership, and mission in a multicultural context. Student will study courses in biblical studies, theology, ministry, spiritual formation, mission, church planting, and leadership. The program consists of 84 credits. Students studying full-time can complete the program in 4 years.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Admissions Requirements
An applicant must complete an online admission application and submit the following materials to the Director of Admissions to be considered for admission:
- Two passport-sized photos
- Copy of government-issued photo identification
- Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree or international equivalent from an accredited/ recognized college or university
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended
- Two reference letters; one of which must be from a pastor or known religious leader; the second from an academic supervisor, if possible
- A personal statement of at least 500 words describing the student’s motivations for study at UUC
- Language requirement:
Students who apply for English program must provide evidence of English language proficiency. Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principle language of instruction, must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following:
- A minimum score of 530 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT) or 71 on internet-based Test (iBT), 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or 50 on the PTE Academic Score Reports
- A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test
- A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam
- A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of “B” or higher at an appropriately accredited college or university where the language of instruction was English.
Students who enroll in Vietnamese programs must be fluent in the language that is used to convey the course content. Applicants must demonstrate college-level proficiency in Vietnamese through one of the following:
- Providing a college degree from an appropriately accredited/recognized college (where the language of instruction is Vietnamese)
- Interviewing with a UUC official AND submitting a written personal statement in the Vietnamese language.
Graduate Certificate
UUC’s Certificate Programs increases the effectiveness of current pastors and ministry leaders and prepares lay leaders, including church elders, deacons, Sunday School teachers, mission trip leaders, denominational officers, or officers or managers in faith-based or secular organizations, to make a greater impact.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Admissions Requirements
UUC also serves the broader global community of Christian leaders by offering Graduate Certificates that are earned by taking six master’s level courses, four required for the specialty and two electives. The Certificate Programs at UUC are designed to offer graduate level classes to educate and train these Christian leaders who may not be seeking a degree, but wish to focus on specific learning at a graduate level.
Admission requirements for the UUC Graduate Studies Certificate programs are the same of those of the two Master’s level graduate degree programs. After completion of a certificate program, students may opt to continue at a Masters’ level program.
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry program equips students with skills to research, initiate, develop, and lead Christian ministries. The program aims at training students to identify community needs and developing effective ministries based on a solid theological and biblical foundation. Graduates can lead strategic ministries which result in positive changes in the Christian community society at large.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Admissions Requirements
Union University of California was founded with a commitment to provide high-quality higher education and is dedicated to the success of its learners. As a part of the admission process, the university seeks to assess an applicant’s potential to succeed in its online environment. Applicants must meet the program-specific admission requirements outlined in the accompanying table to be offered admission to UUC. Although particular emphasis is placed on the applicant’s academic history, non-academic factors may also be considered when evaluating an application for admission. Therefore, additional information and/or application materials may be requested and considered on an individual basis. Applicants who have not submitted all of the required documents may be admitted on a conditional basis in some instances. Conditionally admitted students must present the required documents within the first term of study. Students who have remaining lower-level coursework to complete must do so within one year of initial enrollment date. Failure to do so will prohibit further registration and eligibility for financial aid.
| STEP 1 |
Complete Online Application Form |
| STEP 2 | Pay application fee ($50). Methods of payment: Check (made payable to Union University of California) PayPal Wire transfer Cash |
| STEP 3 | Obtain 2 Letters of Recommendation; one must be from a pastor. Have the recommenders mail the letters directly to Union University of California or email to admissions@uuc.edu. |
| STEP 4 | Request to have your official undergraduate or graduate transcripts sent directly to Union University of California. Admissions Office Union University of California 14200 Goldenwest Street Westminster, CA 92683, U.S.A |
| STEP 5 |
Write a Personal Statement (at least 500 words) that describes:
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| STEP 6 |
Submit one copy of the below documents:
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| STEP 7 | Submit all the documents above in the online application portalor email them to admissions@uuc.edu for faster consideration. |
| STEP 8 | Submit your application. |
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