About Vanguard Online

Vanguard Online is fully accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). The Government of Alberta has granted the College the privilege of granting degrees in divinity. As an accredited ABHE College, you can transfer all relevant courses to and from other ABHE accredited colleges. The government's regulations also permit online students to access student loans.

Why is ABHE accreditation significant? Nearly all credible Bible colleges and universities in North America seek accreditation from ABHE. This sought after accreditation ensures that programs and courses meet a set of stringent guidelines, wherein ABHE must be satisfied that our courses, programs, and instructors meet or exceed the quality provided by other ABHE members. All relevant courses completed through Vanguard Online are fully transferable to other ABHE schools.

Vanguard College is part of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, and the graduates of our diploma and degree programs meet the denominational requirements for ministerial credentials.  In addition, other denominations (ie. Alliance, PAONL, and others) recognize almost all of our courses, often only requiring their ministers to take just a few denomination-related courses.

Related courses from accredited Bible colleges and secular colleges and universities may qualify for transfer credits. In addition, credits may be awarded for related life and ministry experience. Upon completion, students have the opportunity to study with any ATS or ABHE Graduate School or Seminary.

Students may contact the Registrar for more information.

Vanguard College has several scholarships and awards which online students can access. In addition, all our certificate, diploma and degree programs qualify for student financing. Online students applying for the first time that enroll in full-time studies are eligible for Entering Student Scholarships. Returning students will be notified by the Vanguard Online Director if they qualify for a Returning Student Scholarship.

For information on Entering Student Scholarships click this link: Scholarships & Bursaries

Our online programs enjoy some of the highest successful completion rates in the distance learning field. On average, 91.2% of all courses were completed successfully.

Students who serve in their home community are often hired even before their studies are completed.

Vanguard Online has a team of adjunct professors who are available to students 1-on-1. Students do not study in isolation but have the support from their professors and the College. Each course has its own professor who is qualified in their areas with several of them currently serving in pastoral roles. This blend of academics and practice help ensure our instructors know their students and interact with them in a caring and compassionate way.