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Bible school

American  

noun

  1. a school or organized study program primarily devoted to Biblical or religious teaching, as a Sunday school, church study group, etc.


Etymology

Origin of Bible school

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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His former pastor said McClain had in earlier years devoted hours to his church and organized food and activities for hundreds of children in a vacation-time Bible school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The group is a Bible school linked to the New Apostolic Reformation, or NAR.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2025

A Christian Bible school in Riverside County was ordered to cease operations after a recent state hearing into multiple allegations over failures to properly educate and maintain records.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

Despite his losses he picked himself up and carried on, throwing himself into Bible school and working at a church.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2023

They also combined their vacation Bible school, where children learned about the Bible during summer vacation.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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