Bible Core Course On Location

Study like never before in the biblical lands.

Have you read the Bible from cover to cover? Do you want to go deeper in the Word? In the YWAM Bible Core Course (BCC) you will read through the entire Bible, while learning how to study it for yourself. Come and encounter God through His Word.

Training Overview

Your sandal imprints on the ancient, sand-dusted stones beneath you. A warm breeze whispers of stories carried from millennia past. Bible in hand, you look up to see the very path Paul tread to spread the gospel on his missionary journeys.

Let God’s Word come to life as you learn to read and study the Bible in the context of the historical background of the lands in which it was written. This unique YWAM BCC begins in Lausanne and moves to Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. We travel light (backpacker style) and explore as much of these historically significant regions as possible.

Course Details
Dates:

9 April 2019 - 26 June 2019

Cost:

Lecture: 5990 CHF (Covers airfare, housing, food and travel in countries)

Language:

Offered In: English

Prerequisites:

Successfully completed DTS

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Program:
BCC

Bible Core Course on Location

9 April 2019 - 26 June 2019

Let God’s Word come to life as you learn to read and study the Bible. Learn how to read the Bible in context of the background history in lands in which it was written. This unique YWAM BCC will begin in Lausanne and move to Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. We will travel light (backpacker style) to explore as much of this historically significant region as possible.

Prerequisites: Successfully completed DTS

Languages: English
UofN Credits: 12
Lecture Cost: 5990 CHF
(Covers airfare, housing, food and travel in countries)

Program:
BCC

Bible Core Course on Location

27 August 2019 - 8 November 2019

Let God’s Word come to life as you learn to read and study the Bible. Learn how to read the Bible in context of the background history in lands in which it was written. This unique YWAM BCC will begin in Lausanne and move to Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. We will travel light (backpacker style) to explore as much of this historically significant region as possible.

Prerequisites: Successfully completed DTS

Languages: English
UofN Credits: 12
Lecture Cost: 5990 CHF
(Covers airfare, housing, food and travel in countries)

“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:31-32

The Purpose of BCC is…

  • To equip students with tools to know God and His Word more deeply.
  • To train students with skills to study the Bible and to encourage them to continue to study.
  • To give students a thorough understanding of the inductive approach to Bible study by learning how to employ many creative and diverse methods for reading, interpreting, and applying the Scriptures.
  • To support students to study the Word with eagerness and joy and apply it into their daily life.
  • To provide an environment where, through studying the Word of God and understanding His heart, students find keys for transformation in their own personal life, societies, and nations.
  • To provide opportunities to be involved in biblically-based topical seminars, dramatic re-creations, and various forms of historical, archaeological, literary, and geographical research.

Lecture Phase

Understand the Bible in a new light. Let God’s timeless truths transform your life and study.

The Bible Core Course lecture phase is a unique, 12-week opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Lord Jesus through studying His Word. You will have an opportunity to be equipped with tools to study each book of the Bible, which leads to personal transformation and greater understanding of God’s heart for individuals and nations.

The school includes formal, informal and non-formal ways of learning such as lectures, small groups, discussions, community living, daily practical ministries, personal study, and field trips.

The BCC offers an environment for students to gain a greater love for God and His Word. Regular lectures from international speakers provide students with the background and context needed to dive into the Bible study process. The staff members dedicated to this school are there to encourage, coach, and lead you through this process.

Our goal for these 12 weeks is for you to experience personal transformation—becoming more like the Lord Jesus as you meditate on and study the Word of God. We desire that each student leaves inspired and equipped to continue this lifelong journey of learning from God’s Word and sharing His truth with others.

Study Inductively

The Inductive Bible Study Method is seen as a prime method for Bible interpretation. The Inductive method is composed of five steps:

  1. Prayer
  2. Bible reading
  3. Observation
  4. Interpretation
  5. Application

This method allows the students to interpret the Bible with the perspective of the original reader. By studying the history, culture, and language of the Scripture, students have objectivity in their interpretation of the Bible.

Teach The Word

Over the course of BCC, you and your classmates will learn how to study and meditate on the Bible so you can effectively incorporate God’s word into areas of evangelism, worship, and intercession. As your heart and mind begin to develop deeper appreciation, you will have the opportunity to share your understanding with others. Exercise your teaching and preaching skills as you lead Bible study groups.

Course Content

During this course, you will…

  • Read the entire Bible
  • Study in depth 12 books of the Old and New Testament
  • Work with every form of literature in the Bible
  • Create an Old Testament overview
  • Study New Testament history
  • Explore the meanings of parables and epistles
  • See how God has revealed Himself through scripture
  • Lead small group Bible studies
  • Learn principles for preaching the Word
  • Present a topical study of your choice

Beyond the Lectures

We believe in formal and informal learning. Stretch your understanding in the classroom. Live what you learn in the YWAM Lausanne community and beyond.

BCC Public Speaking Adventure Awaits... 1 On 1 Discipleship Intercession
BCC PUBLIC SPEAKING

BCC PUBLIC SPEAKING

You will learn and practice teaching, student forums, and short talks.

ADVENTURE AWAITS...

ADVENTURE AWAITS...

Want to know a not-so-secret secret? Switzerland is beautiful and super close to epic cities and nations. Grab some friends and train through Europe, Easyjet to Greece for an ice cream, ski on the Alps, tour a chocolate factory, explore a forest, visit a museum, or taste a delicious cheese fondue.

1 On 1 Discipleship

1 On 1 Discipleship

You are on a unique journey, and we want to champion you. Meet one on one with a staff member to process the week, ask questions, receive prayer, and more.

Intercession

Intercession

We are called to pray without ceasing. Practice hearing what’s on God’s heart and standing in the gap for nations, communities, crises, people groups, and more as you regularly pray in intercession groups.

On Location

Travel while you learn. Your classrooms are the lands of the Bible.

Walk part of the path the Israelites trekked during their exodus from Egypt, visit places along Paul’s missionary journeys and more while reading your Bible and learning from world-class Bible teachers.

You will begin the first three to four weeks of lecture in Lausanne then study six weeks in Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. You will wrap up your final two weeks back at the YWAM Lausanne campus.

Imagine getting the chance to study Exodus in Egypt, Ephesians in Ephesus, select historical books in Israel, Corinthians in Corinth, and Romans in Rome. For years to come, you can delve into these books with a deeper understanding of these very real and living sacred texts.

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