FGAC
Bible School
Gold Coast
To go deeper in the Bible and higher in God
What is the FGAC Bible School Gold Coast?
The FGAC Bible School Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast is in its 4th year of ministry.
What Topics are Taught?
MODULE 1: Foundations of Biblical Study
The Importance of the Bible
How did we get the Bible?
How to Study the Bible
Survey of Old Testament
Survey of New Testament
Bible Translations
Book of Psalms
Christ Through the Scriptures
A Comparative Study of World Religions
MODULE 2: God and the Church
Doctrine of God
The Kingdom of God
Book of Romans
Holy Spirit (Pneumatology)
Jesus (Christology)
Heaven and Hell
Angels and Demons
Church History
The Book of Acts
Revivals
The Persecuted Church
MODULE 3: Key Doctrines of the Christian Faith
Book of Genesis
Book of John
Sin and Repentance
Holiness
Healing
Prayer
Book of Galatians
Ancient Heresies
Modern Heresies
MODULE 4: Christianity and Culture
Church and Culture
Eschatology
Character Study on Paul
Spiritual Warfare
Evangelism
Apologetics
Apologetics and Evolution
World Missions
Book of Matthew
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
Information on Bible teachers will soon be updated
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.
WHERE IS IT HELD?
Classes are held Burleigh West (5Space)
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 next intake for Module 1 will be in early February 2027.
Enrolment for new students is through the contact form or email below.
Returning students begin on either 20th July (Module 3), 21st July (Module 4), or 22nd July (Module 2) as applicable
FGAC Bible school
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.
