In a world that is in such desperate need of hearing the Word of truth, there is a desperate need for servants, teachers and preachers of that Word. The British Bible School provides an opportunity for you to become better grounded in the Word through a well-structured course of Biblical study so you might be better equipped to serve God according to the abilities he has given to you.

You can! In fact that is exactly how the Distance Learning Programme works. More and more people are taking to serious, structured courses of study in any number of disciplines. Our Distance Learning Programme is designed to meet this growing need whilst also providing ongoing support through your assigned tutors.

No. Though a number of graduates have gone on to devote their lives to serving in this way, many do not believe that that is what God has called them to do. Some continue into some other form of higher education whilst others continue to pursue a chosen career path.

Regardless of what might lie ahead after your studies, or whilst you are in the midst of them, all will have a much better grasp of the message of the Bible and should be well-equipped to serve according to your God-given abilities within all kinds of new environments.

Our student fee structure is in the process of development. Though we charge no actual tuition fees, there are costs incurred through production and distribution of material and, where applicable, travel expenses.

The current cost of the first Distance Learning Module is just £10. This is a real bargain. Subsequent Modules are slightly higher.

Costs for Study Weekends and other events will vary but will be made to cover costs and will be clearly indicated. Congregations are encouraged to assist students as being an important investment in their development.

Distance Learning Modules are assessed mostly through written assignments, and though Extension Classes may make use of written tests if appropriate, other forms of assessment are generally preferred.

No. We recognise that there is no such thing as a perfect version and that all have advantages and disadvantages – some more than others. We do, of course, believe that the Scriptures are the God-breathed word and are reliable from beginning to end.

Our first Distance Learning Module discusses the issue of versions and should prove useful in making that sort of choice. If you are planning to purchase a new Bible before commencing this module, please get in touch.

We have considered applying for accreditation, but this is not a high priority. A part of this accreditation process would require independent appraisal of our assessed course leading to some form of accreditation within the academic world. All material is currently being produced to this standard. It is unlikely that we will be in the position to offer degrees within the British system in the foreseeable future.

The awards we currently offer are of an internal nature, although credit has in the past been given to these in a wider context.

These are tools to help in the learning process – for some they may be more useful than for others. The assignment of module points helps us to maintain consistency and standards throughout the curriculum. And internal exit awards (certificates and diplomas) can be a useful way of providing a target towards which students can aim and a recognition of a standard of achievement when reached.

We are committed to increasing the proportion of funding made available to our teachers. Study Weekends, Extension Classes and the Distance Learning Programme all have additional costs which need to be met. Compared with other programmes, our charges are minimal and extremely good value for money.

To apply to study on our Distance Learning Programme, please download an Application Form from the Distance Learning Programme page and follow the instructions.

To attend a Study Weekend or similar Assessed-Curriculum event, you should complete a simple Attendance Form that will be made available to download where applicable.

Congregations wishing to hold an In-House Training event will make their own arrangements as these events are generally geared towards the particular requirements of the local congregation of believers.

Currently we are offering our programmes only to those who live within the UK, and further afield within the EU. The reasons for this are partly of a financial nature, but largely because we believe that teaching and training is more effective and beneficial when conducted within a more local context and culture.

All our programmes are offered only in English, though we would certainly be amenable to the possibility of working with local translators if this seemed to be useful.

You are, of course, more than welcome to access any material available on this website.

If ever we decide to make our programmes accessible more widely, we will amend this section.