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Program of the school of biblical studies (Sbs)

The School of Biblical Studies is a full-time program; which means that students live, work and study at our base in Pichilemu, Chile. There are sessions about three mornings a week (at the beginning of school and during seminars there will be more). Much of school consists of personal studies. We value a "balanced" Christian lifestyle and therefore, along with studies, each student will be a part of basic life, including times of intercession, worship, meals, outings, celebrations, two hours of practical work a day, etc.

The SBS consists of three trimesters. It is possible to do only the first or the first two trimesters, but only in consecutive order (If that is the case, it must be communicated in advance)

The content of the trimesters is as follows:

  • The first trimester of SBS begins with an introduction to the inductive Bible study method in the form of an intensive three-week seminar. In the remainder of the first quarter, we study most of the New Testament books.

  • In the second trimester, we study the rest of the New Testament and then we begin the Old Testament with Genesis through Samuel.

  • The third trimester includes the remaining books of the Old Testament and we end with a gospel.

The organization of the school is not based on themes or topics, but is based on a book-by-book study of the entire Bible.

SBS's approach is different from other Bible schools:

  • Study the Bible yourself. The course content is not lectures on the Bible, but the Bible itself. The student is not only learning what others say about the Bible, but primarily what the Bible itself says.

  • Study the Bible yourself. The emphasis is on self-study. The student will not only listen to others, but will discover for himself what the Bible says.

  • Study the entire Bible for yourself. Perhaps the most unusual aspect of the BSE is that the entire nine-month program consists of “just” studying the entire Bible book by book on your own.

The Inductive Study Method

SBS is based on the inductive study method. This means that we try to be hearers of the Scriptures. The inductive method seeks to make the Bible speak for itself, based on close observation of the text. To do this, we do not start by studying verses or paragraphs, but first we try to grasp the context of the entire book. The three steps that we will constantly apply are:

  • Observation: What does the text say?

  • Interpretation: What did the text mean to the original readers?

  • Application: What does the text mean to me / us today?

Recognized by the University of the Nations as: CHR 213, CHR 315, CHR 316.

Requirements:

Have successfully completed the School of Discipleship and Missionary Training (DTS) and have the authorization of your Pastor or Leader.

Directors

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Walter & Claudia Almada

Dates

  • March 14th to November 26th 2022

cost

  • Application fee: $ 160 USD

  • Trimester cost: $ 1,500 USD

  • Total cost: $ 4,500 USD

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