Bible school
Americannoun
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
Summers were lonely, though, with only Sunday school and vacation Bible school to attend and not a lot of friends around otherwise.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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