The cost for text books is not included in the registration for online courses. Students are free to purchase course textbooks from the book seller of their choice.
We recommend to visit http://isbn.nu/ since they provide very competitive prices. Also consider visiting the World Catalog for book availability.
If you are planning to take an online class make sure to order the required book for your course as soon as possible. If your class has already started, or you registered late, make sure to add the "Fast Delivery" option when ordering your book. The extra cost (usually two to three dollars) for fast delivery is well worth the time saved. You can also download the book if it's available electronically.
Many of the required text books are available as electronic downloads. Review the list below to see if the book you need has that option. If the book you need is not listed as a electronic download you may want to check directly with Logos.com, Kindle books, and Apple.
If you will be enrolling in a onsite V.E.T.I. class at a local extension, be sure to check with your instructor before purchasing a course text book. Instructors do not have to use any of the books listed below for their courses. Instructors have the liberty to require a course textbook of their choice. You can find the required textbook for your course in the syllabus or by asking your instructor.
Required Books for Online Classes
- Course: Hermeneutics.
Stuart, Douglas and Gordon D. Fee. How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth: A Guide To Understanding The Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2003. ISBN: 9780310246046. Available as a download here and here.
- Course: Systematic Theology 1.
Horton, Stanley M. Systematic Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective Revised Edition. Springfield: Logion Press, 1994. ISBN: 0882433199
- Course: Systematic Theology 2.
Horton, Stanley M. Systematic Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective Revised Edition. Springfield: Logion Press, 1994. ISBN: 0882433199
- Course: Systematic Theology 3.
Horton, Stanley M. Systematic Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective Revised Edition. Springfield: Logion Press, 1994. ISBN: 0882433199
- Course: Book of Romans.
Stott, John R. The Message of Romans. Downers Groves, ILL: Intervarsity Press, 2001. ISBN: 0830812466
- Course: Book of Acts.
Shibley, David. A Force in the Earth. Lake Mary, FL: Charisma House, 1997. ISBN: 0884194760
- Course: New Testament Survey.
Elwell, Walter A. & Robert W. Yarbrough. Encountering the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2005. ISBN:0-8010-2806-X. This book is also available as a download here.
- Course: Old Testament Survey.
Arnold, T. Bill. Bill T. Arnold, Bryan E. Beyer. Encountering the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 1999. ISBN: 0-8010-2176-6. This book is also available as a download here.
- Course: Church History 1.
Hurlbut, L. Jessie. The Story of The Christian Church, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1970. ISBN: 031026510X
- Course: Church History 2.
Hyatt, L. Eddir. 2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity, Creation House, 2002.
ISBN: 0-88419-872-3. This textbook is replacing the previous book by Hurlbut, L. Jessie. The Story of The Christian Church, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1970. ISBN: 031026510X
- Course: Church History 3 (Previously titled: The History & Vision of Victory Outreach). Internalizing the Vision and Treasures Out of Darkness. Call the Vision Outlet at: 909-599-4437 or visit: http://VisionOutlet.com to order these books.
- Research & Writing (At this time a book is not required for this course).
- Introduction to Missions.
At this time a book is not required for this course although students are encouraged to read the following recommend book after this course. Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. By Gary R. Corwin, A. Scott Moreau and Gary B. McGee. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2004. ISBN: 0801026482.
- Introduction to Urban Ministries.
There are 3 required books for this course. Call the Vision Outlet at: 909-599-4437 or visit: http://VisionOutlet.com to order these books.
- Internalizing the Vision. Sonny Arguinzoni, 1995. La Puente, CA. V.O.P.
- Vision for the Outcast. Sonny Arguinzoni, 2000. San Dimas, CA. V.O.P.
- Treasures Out of Darkness. Sonny and Julie Arguinzoni, 2000. San Dimas, CA V.O.P.
- Spiritual Disciplines.
Foster, Richard J. Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco, Ca: Harper Collins Publishers, 1978. ISBN: 0-06-062839-1. Available as a download for the Kindle here.
- Leadership Development.
Sanders, Oswald J. Spiritual Leadership. Chicago IL: Moody Publishers, 1994. This book is available as a download here and here. ISBN: 0802467997 or ISBN: 1596441801. Recommended book for this class is: Being Leaders by Aubrey Malphurs.
- Pastoral Care and Counseling.
Collins, Gary R. Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide. 3rd ed. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2007. This book is available as a download here and here. ISBN: 9781418503291
- Teologia Sistematica 1.
Ryrie, Charles C. Teologia Basica (Spanish Edition) Miami, Fl: Editorial Unilit, 1993. ISBN: 9781560631941
- Historia de la Iglesia 1.
Hurlbut, Jesse L. Historia de la Iglesia Cristiana, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1999. ISBN: 0829720030
- Nuevo Testamento.
Benware, N. Paul Panorama Del Nuevo Testamento, Grand Rapids, MI: 1993. ISBN: 978-0-8254-1061-1
- Disciplinas Espirituales.
Foster, Richard J. Celebración de la Disciplina. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Producciones Peniel S R L, 2009. ISBN: 9789875572126
If you will be enrolling in a onsite V.E.T.I. class at a local extension, be sure to check with your instructor before purchasing a course text book. Instructors do not have to use any of the books listed above for their courses. Instructors have the liberty to require the course textbook of their choice. You can find the required textbook for your course in the syllabus or by asking your instructor.