Spring Bible School is a great chance to study the Bible at a deep level for a relatively short space of time. At just nine weeks long, you could work the courses into a study break, sabbatical from work, or as part of your gap year. It is ideal for anyone who wants to develop their relationship with Jesus, gain a better understanding of the Bible, and practically apply it to life. (A longer Winter Bible School course is also available. If you apply for both courses you will receive a £500 second-course discount. We also offer Taster Weeks if you would like to experience our Bible School before committing to a full programme.)
It doesn’t matter who you are, what you look like, or what you’re interested in, no matter what, you will belong.
CONTENT
The main content of the course is taught by experienced and gifted teachers, meeting four key objectives, and resulting in an internationally recognised qualification – Principles in Christian Life and Service (Level 3). You will study as part of a wonderful international community in a stunning location with great facilities all for a great price that includes accommodation, activities and all your meals. You will be taught from a wide range of biblical books and a variety of theological topics through lectures, and there will be a number of seminars dealing with the practical aspects of the Christian life including managing your time and money, worship, teamwork, marriage and singleness. You will also have regular Route Planner sessions providing an overview of each New Testament book which tracks your weekly reading schedule. The specific topics and books covered during Spring School will likely include the following, though they are subject to change based on the availability of lecturers:
Old Testament
- Deuteronomy
- Joshua
- 1 and 2 Kings
- Lamentations
- The Minor Prophets
New Testament
- John’s Gospel
- Colossians
- 1 & 2 Timothy
- Revelation
Topical studies
- Authority and Inspiration of Scripture
- Practical Christian Theology
- Church History
- New Religious Movements
- The Church
- World Missions
You will get the opportunity to talk with others about what you have been learning in your Family Group and Small Group Bible Study.
What does an average week in Spring School look like? Here’s a sample timetable:
Be willing to be challenged. God is greater than you understand, loves you more than you’ve experienced, cares more than you expect and – if you’ll offer yourself to him – will powerfully transform and renew you.
Spring School Study Streams
Depending on gifts, passions and sense of calling students will have the chance to opt in to one of a series of Friday study streams, in which they will be coached by specialists in particular ministries. The details may vary, but in a typical Spring Bible School, students will have a choice of these sort of study streams:
- Outward Bound: Day-long adventures in the South Lakes learning biblical discipleship through hiking, climbing and kayaking
- Faith and the Arts: Testimony, Bible principles and master-classes from Christian artists working in a variety of media, including the chance for students to create and submit artwork for an end-of-school show
- Teaching and Leadership: Training and practice in preparing and leading local church services, including input from Capernwray staff and visiting preachers and leaders
- Worship and Songwriting: Training in leading and writing sung worship, using Capernwray’s music rooms and including sessions with experienced worship leaders and songwriters
- Faith on the Frontlines: Principles and practices of being salt and light in the secular workplace
- Christian schools work: Training and weekly in-school experience in sharing the gospel in British state school classrooms
