The School of Biblical Studies (SBS) is a nine-month YWAM course in which trainees study each of the incredible 66 books of the Bible. An inductive approach is taught, in which you observe what the text says and then let it shape their beliefs.
During the course, you will survey each book and discover the big picture, while also digging into the details paragraph by paragraph. Emphasis is placed on understanding the cultural and historic background of each author and original reader of a book. The trainee interprets Scripture with the mindset of the original reader and then takes the timeless truths and applies them personally.
Trainees are given hands-on instruction in the principles of observation, interpretation, and application. SBS staff will meet weekly with the trainees to aid in their personal growth, understanding of Scripture, and personal application of the inductive method.
Whether you’re called to full-time ministry in the unreached parts of the 10/40 window or to starting a business in your hometown, having a Biblical foundation will influence how you live your life and make decisions.
The SBS is offered in a series of three-month phases:
- School of Biblical Studies I:
This phase begins with a three-week seminar teaching the principles of inductive Bible study. Books studied are the Synoptic Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline Epistles and the book of Hebrews. - School of Biblical Studies II:
In the second phase, trainees complete the General Epistles, and after an introductory seminar to the Old Testament, study from Genesis through Samuel. - School of Biblical Studies III:
The third phase of Bible Study completes the study of the Old Testament’s historical books, the Prophets and Wisdom Literature. A seminar precedes both the Prophets and Wisdom Literature, giving the trainees the skills necessary to study these parts of the Bible. The final book studied is Revelation.
A special benefit of the School of Biblical Studies at The King’s Lodge is that we explore the British Museum in London every year to discover the many treasures that can be linked back to Bible times.
Dates & Cost
SBS 2011/12
1st Term: 23 September 2011 to 16 December 2011 – £1545
2nd Term: 3 January 2012 to 23 March 2012 – £1430
3rd Term: 10 April 2012 to 29 June 2012 – £1430
SBS 2012/13
1st Term: 28 September 2012 to 21 December 2012 – £1635*
2nd Term: 7 January 2013 to 29 March 2013 – £1510*
3rd Term: 15 April 2013 to 5 July 2013 – £1510*
Tuition covers meals, accommodation & tuition fees for each 12 week term.
Application Fee: £25 (EU applicant) £35 (non-EU applicant)
Additional fees will be charged for trainees staying at TKL before or after term times.
* From September 2012, significant fee reductions for the lecture phase only are available for accepted applicants from developing nations. (Category B Nations = lecture phase fee minus £500. Category C Nations = lecture phase fee minus £1000). Click here for UofN Fee Categories by Nation
Pre-requisites
Completion of the YWAM-DTS (Discipleship Training School and Field Assignment – (DSP 211/212*)
Credits
Thirty-six (36) semester-equivalent credits will be earned upon successful completion of the School of Biblical Studies I, II, III (CHR 213, 315, 316*). These credits may be applied to a U of N degree program or transferred partially or fully to some other colleges and universities. Refer to www.uofn.edu for further information
*new course numbers as reflected in 2011-2013 U of N Catalogue
