What is a School of Biblical Studies like?
The School of Biblical Studies is a nine-month course in which you get to see the bigger picture of God’s Word, understanding the overview of the whole Bible, and how it is one story. You will study the Bible inductively assisted by teachings on historical background and context, and reading all 66 books of the Bible 5 times. By the end of the course you will have a more biblically grounded world view and a better personal
SBS Expectations
A nine-month course focused on studying all 66 books of the Bible through the Inductive Method. Attempting to set aside preconceived ideas the inductive method begins with observation (what does the text say), then interprets the text through the eyes of the original reader, and finally applying timeless truths to your own life. Through this approach we hope to let the living Word of God speak for itself.
The course will equip you to study God’s Word for yourself, while challenging you to take what you have learned and give it to others. The SBS is an overview of the Bible which enables you to understand the “big picture”, laying a solid foundation for your life and ministry. We trust that the SBS here in Muizenberg will be a place where the Spirit of God comes and transforms your life, brings healing, renewal, greater understanding of the character & nature of God, His Word, and His purposes. It is our hope that through your time with the SBS, there will stir up within you a new vision and passion for reaching the nations, with the true Gospel of God. For more information visit the SBS international website.
*This Course is divided into three Quarters
Quarter #1: Sep. – Dec 2026
Quarter #2: Jan. – Mar 2027
Quarter #3: Apr. – June 2027
Sept. 2026
June 2026
YWAM Muizenberg has a category system that aims to enable all students, regardless of social or economic background, to attend our training programs. The fees below are according to category, in which you can find out more about in our financial policy.
*Cost Per Quarter
Category A: R37,750
Category B: R27,900
Category C: R24,400
*School Fees are Subject to change at any time.
*Optional Outreach with the Titus Project
-Talk with your school leader about Outreach
Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa
CHR 213, 315, and 316
Thomas and Butshwah Zulu
sbs@ywammuizenberg.org
English
36 Credits with the University of the Nations
* Note: 12 for Each Quarter
This school is a Second Level course. This means that a DTS is required in order to do the SBS. See more info at the website of the University of the Nations.
After the completion of the nine months you have the option of doing an outreach through The Titus Project. This is a twelve-week program which includes three weeks training in teaching and preaching, further instruction on the Inductive Method, as well as presentation and public speaking skills. The focus of this outreach is Cape Town and other areas in Africa which struggle to get good Bible teaching. The outreach is a fantastic opportunity to pass on some of what you have gained during your SBS. The ministries which you will serve in this time are long term and ongoing, and you will help empower them to use the same tools you have learnt, so they can use them in studying the Bible and furthering their own ministries. This will also give you the opportunity to return as full-time staff in both the classroom and in the field.
For those interested in this program, please note you will need to apply for a special extended visa in your home country before coming. Please be aware that this can take some time as it requires a background check and often an in-person visit to the nearest South African embassy.
The Biblical Teaching and Preaching School (BTPS) is a 24-week course that gives students training and practical experience in ministering the Word of God in a variety of ministry contexts.The school aims to equip students who already have a thorough understanding of the Scriptures for a ministry of teaching and preaching in churches or on the mission field.
April 7th, 2025
A 9 month course in which you get to see the bigger picture of God’s Word. An overview of the entire Bible will help you understand how it’s one story through scripture.
September 18th, 2025
A 3 month course giving the tools to become active in ministry while applying what’s been learned to extend the Kingdom of God. An introduction into Biblical Counseling Philosophy, Imparting Basic Counseling skill and walking in the growth and healing process is included.
September 22nd, 2025
January, May and September
A 5 day seminar on Oral Mother Tongue, Ending Bible Poverty and Bible Translation.
Join us for a week of Worship, Devotionals, Optional Workshops, Food, Fellowship and Friday Outreach.
Feb. 17th – 21st, 2025
A 2 Week Seminar where you Learn, Grow and Transform the way you Serve. Leave a mark of love and kindness. Let the ministry of hospitality mark you, transform you and flow through you. This Seminar is not only for those who serve in the area of our traditional view of hospitality, but for all of us who call ourselves a child of God. Come one and all!
June 19th – July 4th, 2025
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YWAM Muizenberg is a multi-cultural, missional community who embraces, equips, and launches all people into all nations to reveal Christ and His Kingdom.
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