Our Aim

Torchbearer Bible Schools aim to help you...

  • To come to know the indwelling, risen Lord Jesus Christ more deeply and personally
  • In your study of the Scriptures, to understand the written Word and its revelation of Christ
  • To understand God's will for your life
  • To develop your God-given abilities so that you may become a more effective member of the Body of Christ, His Church
  • To discover and prove in everyday experience the reality and relevance of the Christian life as Christ Himself is allowed to work in and through your life
  • To gain a working knowledge of the Word of God to be equipped for full-time service regardless of your occupation

Course Content

Fall & Winter School

  • Survey of the Old Testament
  • The Pentateuch
  • Judges
  • 1 Samuel
  • Ezra
  • Nehemiah
  • Esther
  • Job
  • Proverbs
  • Ecclesiastes
  • Song of Solomon
  • Lamentations
  • Jeremiah
  • Ezekiel
  • Hosea to Haggai
  • Survey of the New Testament
  • Matthew
  • Luke
  • John
  • Acts
  • Romans
  • Corinthians
  • Philippians
  • Colossians
  • Philemon
  • Hebrews
  • James
  • 1 & 2 Peter
  • Jude
  • Revelation
  • The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit
  • Personal Evangelism
  • The Church
  • Church History
  • World Religions and Cults
  • Apologetics
  • History of Missions
  • Methods of Bible Study

Spring School

  • Deuteronomy
  • Joshua
  • Ruth
  • 2 Chronicles
  • Psalms
  • Isaiah
  • Daniel
  • Zechariah
  • Malachi
  • Mark
  • Galatians
  • Ephesians
  • 1 & 2 Timothy
  • Titus
  • The Epistles of John
  • Revelation
  • The Doctrine of Salvation
  • The authority and reliability of the Word of God
  • Follow-up
  • Methods of evangelism


Students

Each year students from up to 30 different nationalities attend any one of the Torchbearer Bible Schools. This international, inter-denominational environment provides the opportunity for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the worldwide body of Christ. No specific academic qualifications are required for entry, but acceptance for the course is based on the student's application and the comments of two referees. Students must be 18 years of age at the beginning of the course. All lectures are in English. Proficiency is required in understanding and writing English. Non-English-speaking students may be advised to take an English language course before attending Bible School. Students are divided into small groups for the purposes of outreach, study, practical work, and personal interaction. In this setting students are encouraged to develop and use their God-given abilities, as well as learn how to live and work effectively within a team setting.

Lecturers

The studies are given by Capernwray Missionary Fellowship staff and visiting lecturers who are all experienced Christian workers who are involved in active service in evangelical churches or missionary societies, and laymen from other Christian organisations. Visiting lecturers are in residence for a week or two and are therefore available for conversation and counsel.

Assessment & Credit

Tests, projects and assignments are given on many of the subjects during the course, and a Bible School Certificate is awarded to students fulfilling course requirements. Transfer of credits is possible for some colleges in Europe, the United States and Canada at their own discretion. A charge will be made for sending transcripts on for credits.

Movement between Locations

Students may move to a different location for the Spring Course (April to June) from the one where they take the Winter Course (September to March).

Books

Library facilities are available in most of the schools and in addition recommended study books can be purchased on the premises.

Fees

All fees quoted are inclusive of tuition, room and board. We reserve the right to amend the fees if necessary. For current fees and dates of the schools, apply to the Registrar.

Enquiries & Registration

All enquiries and applications for our four English-speaking European Bible Schools should be addressed to The Registrar, Torchbearer Bible Schools, Capernwray Hall, Carnforth, Lancashire LA6 1AG, England. Telephone +44 1524 733908 Fax +44 1524 736681. You can also apply for a brochure and application form from the sidebar on this page.

Email at capernwray.org.uk: registrar