Hey guys!
In this post I want to tell you about what caught my eye at
Belfast Bible College and why
I chose it.
How I
found out about BBC is quite simple. I decided one day to search “Irish Bible
Colleges” on google. The BBC’s website was the first one I came across (or at
least the first one that made me take more than a glance at). I looked at it and
a few days later I applied. On the surface it looks very spontaneous and maybe
a little too quick to be making such a big decision on my part. However, I’m
the type of person that likes to make plans and know all the details before I
make a decision about something so before having even searched for an Irish
Bible college I had been praying about finding a Bible college to go to and I
had been getting advice from people. At
the same time, though, it was a very spontaneous thing for me to do.
I think I was able to act spontaneously like I did because
in my mind I didn’t really consider that going to Ireland for bible school was
a possibility. To some extent I did, I guess, because I actually applied, but I
never thought I would get past the application process. Belfast Bible College
seemed like my dream college, but like a dream, I figured I would just wake up
and it would all disappear and I would go back to living in the real world.
I say
Belfast Bible College is my dream college because of where it’s located and
what they have to offer. For the longest time I've always wanted to go to
Ireland. I know someday that I will go there. Because it was a Bible college I
knew that I had to be careful about what I chose. As much as I want to go to
Ireland, if the Bible college doesn't seem right for me then I’m not going to
go to it. But BBC definitely seems right for me!
For
instance, the classes that they offer are what I am looking for in a Bible
college that I decide to go to. That is, foundational studies in the Christian
faith. Some of the classes are Discipleship, Interpreting and Communicating the
Bible, and The Biblical Story (as stated on their website:“The aim of this
module is to introduce and overview the content, key themes, history and
background of the Bible.”).
Another thing I really like about
their school is that I can be hands-on in my learning. Every week I’ll have the
opportunity to be involved in different types of ministry (evangelism, youth
ministry, etc.). I love this aspect because before finding out about Belfast
Bible College I was torn between wanting to go to a Bible college or on a
mission trip and I felt like if I chose one or the other I would be missing out
on something. At BBC I’ll have the opportunity to learn and serve like I would
on a mission trip.
In addition to the classes and
weekly ministry opportunities, the community that is created at the college is
great! They have small groups and prayer groups that meet regularly, there’s diversity
in culture (students come from all over the world!), and because it’s a smaller
school (around 200 students) there’s more interaction between the staff and students.
All of these things I think will make up a great atmosphere for learning and
spiritual growth for me.
I looked up Belfast Bible College on Google
maps and it looks like is is located on the outskirts of Belfast surrounded by
a golf course. Belfast is the capital and largest city in Northern Ireland, so
it will be nice to be somewhat removed from the main urban area of Belfast.
(The country girl may leave the country, but she’s still a
country girl at heart!)
Of course I plan on thoroughly exploring the city, but it
will be nice to live in a quiet place.
The
campus consists of the Library, Computer Suite (where they have a Skype room so
I can see and talk to people back home!), Worship Centre (where they have chapel
once a week and where some of the classes are held), Glenborn House (staff
offices and some classrooms), Kitchen and Dining Room, Riverside House (the
student housing I’ll be staying in), and Wellesley House (another student
housing).
Just writing about the college is making me more excited
about it!
If you are interested in finding even more about the school
you can check out their website.
With Christ's love,
Karey
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