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 late president, in Sudan in 2010, often went to places with refugees, poverty, disease and despair to see and bear witness like the Bible school teacher he was back home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2025
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
This is an emotional moment, though it does have the uncomfortable whiff of white saviorism, when Austin sees the food and hugs Dana Sue, telling her he loves vacation Bible school and he loves her.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2022
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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