Truth is Found in Jesus Christ
From the book of Genesis to Revelation, God has carefully explained the Truth about His Son, Jesus Christ, and how we might come to have a living relationship with Him. At Capernwray Harbour, we expect that students will discover this Truth, so that they in turn will be able to introduce others to a vital relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Classroom Teaching
The Capernwray Harbour Bible School curriculum covers roughly 75% of the books of the Bible and although students are required to prepare some written assignments, the emphasis is placed on personal discovery through discipleship rather than on scholarship or academic achievement in Bible study courses. We can’t place a grade on the work that Christ is doing in a person’s heart!
Classroom teaching happens each morning and evening throughout the week. Most classes are taught by our Resident Lecturers, who walk with students both in teaching and daily community life. A few times each term, Guest Lecturers from various walks of life and with diverse experiences and training join us in opening the scriptures to proclaim Jesus Christ as Life.
Journals
Students discover so much during the lectures that remembering it all becomes difficult! Our goal in having journal assignments is to help students think through what they’re learning and provide a valuable reminder of the Truth in God’s Word for years to come, long after graduation.
Journals are essentially a 2-to 3-page typed summary of the principles taught in the classroom. The journals are then submitted online to each student’s designated journal marker for accountability. Journals are not graded with a percentage mark; God always stresses relationship over religious achievement. In this way, students are encouraged in their relationship with Christ through personal discipleship, emphasizing the practical application and personal growth that come with it.
Study Projects
It’s one thing to sit in a classroom and absorb instruction, but it’s quite another to graduate from that level by learning to study the Bible and begin teaching others. Study Projects in Home Groups enable students to do just that!
Each student receives personal training (from a staff member or Leadership Training Student) in how to study the Bible so that they might learn to hear God’s instructions in His Word and in turn, teach others. These student Study Projects are then presented in a small Bible study group in staff homes, with approximately 12 other students in attendance. Each year, students are surprised to discover that it doesn’t matter what their academic abilities are but that God reveals Himself in a profound degree to anyone humble enough to listen to Him!
Seminars
Seminar discussion groups are another great opportunity for students to process the Truth about Jesus Christ. Each Seminar group is hosted by staff in staff homes, facilitated by Leadership Training Students, and attended by about 12 other students.
The discussion is based in the Gospel of Luke, and the small group dynamic allows each person to ask any questions that arise from the text. The goal is not merely scholarship or knowledge but a deeper understanding of the Lord Jesus so that students grow profoundly in their personal relationship with Him.
