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Discipleship Bible School (DBS)

You want “to know God and make Him known”, but maybe you are challenged when it comes to the book in which He reveals Himself to us?

Whether you…

  • have never read through the whole bible
  • have questions about the parts you have read
  • want to see the big picture and discover God’s story with mankind
  • like to discover hyperlinks & patterns in the Bible that connect the stories and give meaning to them
  • have a desire to dig deeper and build a stronger foundation on the Word of God
  • long to grow yourself in understanding and application
  • want to learn how to disciple others using the Bible

 

…the DBS is the school you are looking for!

Upcoming Schools

  • 10.04.2025 - 05.07.2025

    Discipleship Bible School (DBS)

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    Dig deep into the most exciting book on the planet, read chronologically through the whole bible together with others and fall deeper in love with its author.

    Where: YWAM Wiler, Switzerland

    Language: English/German   

    Questions: dbs(at)jmemwiler.ch

    Costs: 

    CHF 3`960 lecture phase incl. food and housing (CHF 3`695 for long-term missionaries).

    Scholarships may be granted for students who come from developing nations and can`t afford their tuition. The reduction can be up to CHF 1’320. However, we can`t guarantee any scholarship during the application process.

    Convert CHF to your currency.

    For an application click here

«God has exceeded my expectations about reading through the whole bible, and it made me so hungry to know more and to share the things I‘ve learned to other people. I learned such fundamental things that will impact me for my whole life.»
Sina (CH)

In 12 weeks we will discover the whole Bible together, read through all 66 books chronologically and learn about their historical & cultural context, literary genres and main themes. We will see how the narratives, wisdom literature and prophets in the Old Testament and the Gospels, Epistles and Revelation in the New Testament all connect and form one big picture that shows God’s redemptive story with mankind.

The Bible will come alive for you in an environment that allows you to explore, ask questions, share your thoughts and be challenged to pass on what you have learned. In the context of a cross cultural community that is centered on His presence, we want to engage with scripture in a dynamic way and put into practice what we have studied. You will learn how to lead a dynamic and effective Bible study group, be able to confidently present a Bible overview and be better equipped to explain the word of God to others.

The lectures will be translated into either German or English. Bible reading groups will be in your preferred language, as well as discussion groups and one-on-ones.

No matter what your calling is, a good knowledge of God’s word is an invaluable foundation! Dig deep into the most exciting book on the planet, fall in love with its author and continue the transformation that has started in your DTS in the DBS.

«I learned how God is the same in the Old and the New Testament. I finally understand how to deal with the laws and the seemingly unnecessary chapters on commandments in the books of Moses and why they make sense. I have received tools so that I can discover and learn more and more myself.»
Céline (CH)

Application and further information

 

University of the Nations

The DBS (CHR 227) is accredited with the University of the Nations. A completed and accredited Discipleship Training School (DTS) is required to earn 12 credits in the DBS. At YWAM Wiler Switzerland you can pursue an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies.

Costs

CHF 3`960 lecture phase incl. food and housing (CHF 3`695 for long-term missionaries).

Scholarships may be granted for students who come from developing nations and can`t afford their tuition. The reduction can be up to CHF 1’320. However, we can`t guarantee any scholarship during the application process.

Our refund policy can be found here.

Insurance

The government requires that each of our students have medical health insurance, as well as accident and liability insurance which are valid in Switzerland for the duration of their stay. Further information about those mandatory insurances you find here.

 

Visa and residence permit regulations for Switzerland

Further information about visa and residence permit you find here.  

 

Application / Contact

Would you like to register for the DBS or do you have any questions? We look forward hearing from you!

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