What is Kings Bible College?
The reality is that now I am a student again, that seems weird since I just graduated from IUSB only 3 years ago, but that is the way it is now. Along with being a student comes certain responsibilities including; writing papers, reading books, reading articles, discussion, lectures, projects, seminars, actually it sounds a lot like being a teacher without the 22 little ones looking for your attention. Of course this material is much more difficult than 3rd grade stuff, but the theory is the same, learn all that you can, do your personal best and work together as a community of learners as best we can. Many of you have asked what is KBC like, so if that was you, eat your heart out, if not at least you’ll have a clue what Kings is like. It is not your typical college or seminary, rather it is an interactive, highly relational (friendship based including lecturers), academic yet laidback, practical, push out of your comfort zone training ground. There are 40 students this year, that means we are quite cramped in our lecture room, but the good news is that we might get to have a couch or two soon in another room:) The lecturers come from mostly England, but there are ones from New Zealand, Canada, France and just this week a speaker from South Africa was in our chapel time. They speak on many different topics, for example the next two weeks are an Old Testament survey, which basically means going through the Old Testament book by book, looking at themes, characters, backgrounds, and the story of the Bible. In addition to lectures daily, we also have community groups (small groups of students) that meet on Thursdays, an extra lecture on Monday afternoon, and much interaction with other students during the week. As time goes on there is more of a workload, but for now we have a large paper due at the end of October, and a timeline of the Old Testament due in the middle of October. That is just a taste of what life is like here at KBC, it is a vibrant, creative, fun to be with group of people, who are immensely talented.
A view of what our lecture room looks like and the hall that we have tea in daily
posted by earl or rebecca @ 4:00 AM
2 Comments:
"...it is a vibrant, creative, fun to be with group of people, who are immensely talented." Golly, for a minute I thought you were talking about teaching at Ox Bow:).
Okay, now, though, you didn't mention that--though what you are doing is a lot like teaching third grade, you are probably: 1) Sitting a whole lot more 2) Peeing when you want to 3) Not managing your classmates and 4) Not fighting for the merits of recess. Oh, and probably none of your classmates' parents are calling you to ask why Sean is doing so poorly. Besides that, yes, I can see the parallels:). (Just had to remind you of the fun you're missing!)
Glad you are finding your learning environment to be stimulating, interesting and invigorating. Did I infer correctly from your implications?
Two weeks for the entire Old Testament...wow, that's mighty speedy! That sounds pretty intense. Maybe they are going to leave out the violent parts? Ha. Just kidding.
Anyway, your name surfaces every now and again (in addition to the times we use your name in vain..). Just this morning in a meeting you were referred to. Anyway, you have not been forgotten 'round here by all of us vibrant, creative, immensely talented fun to be with people:).
Wishing you the best as you soak up your studies and surroundings.
Cheerio!
Jill
PS If you find spelling or grammar mistakes in my comment, I did that on purpose to take the heat off of you.
PSS I already hear an English accent.
Aled, it is great to hear from you, we are thoroughly enjoying our time in Oxford. Of course there are many struggles but that would not be a Bible College experience without them. How is life in New Zealand treating you? I don't have your email so I am forced to respond here, and hope that you happen to see it. Cheers
earl
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