Bible School
To go deeper in the Bible and higher in God
What is the FGAC Bible School?
The FGAC Bible School feeds the people of God from the bounty He has provided in His Word. A healthy diet in the Bible is vital for spiritual, personal and church growth, and it is our purpose to supply that diet. We understand that it is not enough to simply know God’s Word. The Word is one of the foremost ways we can come to know its Author.
This is why the working mission of the Bible School is: To go deeper in the Bible and higher in God and by doing so be equipped for service in the mission of His church.
The FGAC Bible School is located in Burleigh West on the Gold Coast Queenland and is in its 3rd year of ministry.
What Topics are Taught?
MODULE 1: Foundations of Biblical Study
The Importance of the Bible (Wisdom Pyramid)
Bible Translations
The Meta-Narrative of Scripture
Introduction to the Study of Theology
How to Study the Bible
What it means to study the Bible deeply
How did we get the Bible?
The Big Story of Scripture
Historical Context of Biblical Times
Philosophic foundations of Bible Study
The Kingdom of God
Book of Philippians
Christ Through the Scriptures
Bible Paradoxes
Comparison of Christianity
Modes of Biblical Interpretation
MODULE 2: God and the Biblical Narrative
A Proper Conception of God
God’s Plan for Israel
Book of John
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
History of Christian Thought and Practice
History of the Church: Acts-360AD
History of the Church: 360-1000AD
History of the Church: 1000-1500AD
History of the Church: 1500AD-Present
Theology of the Church and Revivals
The Persecuted Church
Student Presentations
MODULE 3: Key Doctrines of the Christian Faith
Book of Genesis
Pauline and Non-Pauline Theology
Sin and Judgement
Salvation and Grace
Book of Romans
Doctrine of Christ
Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
Doctrines of Faith, Prayer, Worship, Holiness
Angels and demons
Heaven and Hell
Gift of Prophecy
Eschatology
MODULE 4: Christianity and Culture
Introduction to Worldviews
Book of Colossians
Cultural Influences on Christian Thinking
What is a Human?
Theology of Gender
Modern Heresies
Book of Acts
Witnessing in a Post-Christian world
The Art of the Argument: Logic and its use in Apologetics
Evangelism
World Missions and Missionlogy
Character study of Paul
Theology of Environment
Student Presentations
Who Would Benefit?
- New or established Christians who find reading the Bible difficult or confusing, and want help in understanding it.
- People who are relatively familiar with the scriptures and who wish to go deeper.
- Future leaders, in both the church and the community who want to strengthen their biblical foundations.
We aim to convey to students:
- A love for God
- A keen appreciation for the importance and role of the Word of God in their lives and society
- A desire for service
- Being equipped for further formal study, if students so desire
WHAT SKILLS ARE GAINED
- Understand basic Chistian ideas, and apply them to your own life.
- Know why the Bible is so essential to a Christian’s life.
- Recognise basic doctrinal errors.
- Have an appreciation of the doctrinal perspectives of others.
- Use the scriptures to counter error.
- Use the scripture to help others understand the Bible believer and live a God-pleasing life.
- Instruct others in what the Bible teaches and why it is important.
The Bible School aims for a teaching standard that is useful to:
- Christan lay people.
- Students who may wish to gain sufficient understanding and enough skills to equip them for further tertiary study if they wish to continue their studies.
Our teachers
DAVID LINDSEY
Dr David Lindsey is the Principal of the FGAC Bible School. He has advanced degrees in politics, theology, geography and worldview studies, and specialises in the intersection between Christianity and culture.
PEDRO ALEXANDRINO
Pedro was born in Brazil and for the last 20 years he has been travelling the world invested in the work of training and releasing church planters, and also planting churches himself.
CHRIS FULLAGAR
Chris has been teaching the Bible for over 25 years in church settings, groups, the Bible School and discipleship programs. He has completed formal training in the areas of Theology and Missiology and is also degree qualified.
He has a passion for teaching Doctrine, books of the Bible, Eschatology, prophecy, revivals and missions. Chris has been following the Lord Jesus for over 30 years and is part of Gold Coast Chapel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Commitment is Required?
- Offers weekly teaching spread over two years.
- Teaches only during public schools’ term time.
- Divides its content into four modules. To complete the course, students need to complete all four modules, although these can be done at the student’s own pace.
- The first module, Foundations of Biblical Study, is a prerequisite* for going on to further Bible study with us. (*There is flexibility for circumstances and advanced prior learning)
- There is an expectation that students, once enrolled, will complete at least the module they have begun.
Is There A Cost?
The Bible School does not charge for its teaching – it is completely free. We also welcome students to make donations towards helping with the running costs of the School.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT HELD?
Modules 2,3,4: will be on Monday nights 7pm-9pm. Module 2 will start in semester 1, on 3 Feb 2025
Module 1: will be on Tuesday nights 7-9pm, and will start in semester 1 on 4 Feb 2025. Module 1 may repeat each semester.
Classes are held at: 5Space, 50 Township Drive, West Burleigh, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia – Map
DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE COURSEWORK?
There is an essay and a student presentation to be completed for each of the four modules, but this coursework is optional. It is strongly recommended that students complete the coursework however, as this is where much of a student’s learning comes from. In addition, it is expected that the course may become accredited to Certificate level in the medium term, and Registered Previous Learning (RPL) will not be available if the coursework is not completed.
IS THE COURSE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE?
Yes! The course is available to anyone on the Gold Coast, and not any one particular church. It is the Bible School’s mission to help build the kingdom of God on the Gold Coast, and we are an independent body set up to do that. We currently have students whose ages range from 15 to 80, who come from various churches, and who live in all parts of the Gold Coast/Tweed.
Is THE COURSE ACCREDITED?
The FGAC Bible School does not currently issue formal Certificates and Diplomas. We nevertheless teach our course cognisant of what the official standards are. We aim to teach theology at the Queensland Gov’t Certificate Level 4 standard.
IS THE COURSE AVAILABLE ONLINE?
No. We believe that there is tremendous benefit when students and teachers come together and get to know each other face to face, and freely exchange views and experience. Online learning is limited in this way. We plan to retain this personal approach into the foreseeable future.
WHEN DOES IT COMMENCE & HOW DO I ENROL?
The Bible school commences in the first week of February.
Enrolment is through the contact form or email below.
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If you are interested in studying with us or if you would like more information about our Bible School, please fill out the form below or email info@fgacaustralia.org and we will be in touch shortly after.
