SBS Overview

The School of Biblical Studies (SBS) is a nine-month course in which students study all 66 books of the Bible. The Inductive Study Method teaches students to observe the text with the historical background to understand the Bible in context. During the school, students survey each book and discover the big picture, while also digging into the details verse by verse.

Emphasis is placed on understanding the cultural and historic background of each author and original reader of a book. The student interprets Scripture with the mindset of the original reader then takes the timeless truths and applies them personally. Students are given hands-on instruction in the principles of observation, interpretation, and application. SBS staff will meet weekly with the students to aid in their personal growth, understanding of Scripture, and help students take application into life transformation.

The vision of SBS Cambodia is to train and equip people to know God’s Word and to influence the church in Cambodia, in South East Asia and to the Ends of the Earth.

What is the Inductive Method?

In the Inductive Study Method the student lays aside any preconceived ideas and lets the scripture speak for itself. The students’ conclusions evolve out of what they have observed, interpreted and applied.

Steps of the Inductive approach:

  • Read the entire book through, aloud in one sitting (first reading).

The three basic steps of Bible Study are stressed. They are done in the following order:

  • Observation: What does the text say? Observation is stressed in the first two readings of the book, in doing paragraph titles and in the Horizontal and Vertical Charts.

More information about the Inductive Study Method

Upcoming Schools

SBS runs every year.

Current SBS:

Start Date: July 1st, 2024
End Date: March 19th, 2025

2025 SBS:
Start Date: July 6th, 2025
End Date: March 2026, Exact Date TBD

Prerequisites

Completion of the Discipleship Training School and Field Assignment (DSP 211,212)

Cost

Country A = $2000 per semester, $6000 for the 9 month school
Country B = $1,200 per semester, $3,600 for the 9 month school
Country C = $600 per semester, $1,800 for the 9 month school

YWAM SBS Fee Structure

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For more information, please email us at info@uofnbattambang.com

SBS Cambodia highly encourages all potential SBS Students to consider taking the Titus Project immediately after the SBS to learn how to take the deep understanding of the Bible and teach others.
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This YWAM School of Biblical Studies (CHR 213, 315, 316) is a University of the Nations registered course. Thirty-six (36) semester equivalent credits will be earned for CHR 213, 312, 313 (twelve per semester) upon successful completion of the School of Biblical Studies. These credits may be applied to a U of N degree program or transferred to other participating colleges or universities. A successfully completed YWAM-DTS (DSP 211 & 212) is a prerequisite to all other UofN training schools, degree programs and working long-term with YWAM.