ADVANCE
Running from 16 Sept to 11 Oct 2024 - apply NOW!
The ADVANCE programme
This compact programme of Bible and Mission studies is delivered over four weeks at Tilsley College. ADVANCE offers students a range of subjects that will allow them to grow in faith and understanding and encourage them to go in obedience to the Great Commission whether locally or globally.
It would serve well those who are thinking carefully about their faith, who are keen to progress in discipleship or who are ready to engage with training for local community outreach or cross-cultural mission.
ADVANCE offers you a genuine Bible college experience, but will also equip you in a short space of time to think deeply about Christian faith and practice. ADVANCE promises to help you move forward in your Christian life in a purposeful way.
ADVANCE is delivered over four weeks consisting of two blocks of two weeks. This offers people flexible access to the ADVANCE content according to their own personal circumstances. Applicants are welcome to study the first half or the second half of the programme but preferably they should complete the whole four-week programme for maximum benefit.
Unit 1 — 2 weeks
16 – 27 September 2024
- Introduction to theology
- The Gospel story of Romans
- Bible interpretation
- The Holy Spirit & Spiritual Gifts
- The Christian life
Unit 2 — 2 weeks
30 September – 11 October 2024
- Acts and the Early Church
- Mission studies
- World religions
- Reaching our communities
- The Christian life
The ADVANCE programme is open to anyone aged 18 to 80! There are no formal entry requirements other than two references (one if a day student) from your local church leader and a genuine desire for following Jesus.
ADVANCE is delivered in a residential training setting with fees set at £850 including full board and lodging, and tuition. Day students can also access the programme at a cost of £400 (including tuition, refreshments and a light lunch).
Early bird enrolment before 1 August 2024 will reduce these fees by £100 and £50 respectively.
Apply for ADVANCE NOW! Residential places are limited.
Click on the floating “Apply Now” button, select ADVANCE from the drop-down menu and fill in some contact details. We will be in touch with you thereafter… welcome to ADVANCE!
ADVANCE can also be taken as part of a FirstServe gap year programme
