Do you want to connect with God through the Bible and discern its relevance for you today? Are you eager to explore historical and cultural contexts and get deeper biblical insights? Then the Discipleship Bible School is for you. The DBS is a 3-month long school that gives you the chance to capture each Biblical book in context and understand the overarching Biblical story. We run high-quality and accessible DBS schools in one of the most amazing cities in the world.
What’s involved in a DBS?
You will study the whole Bible in its historical and cultural context, guided by dynamic and knowledgeable teachers. You will get the chance to observe key historical events in context as you study the Word chronologically helping you to connect the dots as the overarching Biblical narrative unfolds. You will get the chance to zoom into each book of the Bible in its own unique historical context. DBS truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover God in new ways through His Word!
Be equipped to confidently share the Biblical narrative, encompassing its historical events, the nature of God, and His plan for redemption.
Explore the Bible in chronological order with guidance from experienced teachers from around the world.
Receive training to properly interpret the Word of God, disciple individuals, and equip churches.
Encounter God as you see His story unfold through the school and let His Word transform your life.
We offer affordable DBS’s in an English-speaking Asian hub that is safe, has great food and offers a real mix of cultures. We love being ourselves here in an international, authentic community, where you can deepen your connection with God and find your God-given purpose.
YWAM EA runs one DBS a year in the fourth quarter.
We encourage you to pray and go forward with confidence. We love our YWAM family of ministries. There are so many great locations. Do you want to stay in your country or go somewhere different? Do you love a certain type of food? What’s your budget? We also encourage you to reach out and begin communications so that you can ask questions and get a feel for the location.
You must have first graduated from a DTS which is the entry level school in YWAM. We are a full immersion program so we ask that all participants join us for the whole experience. You must apply and send in your references. We encourage our students to be 17+ years old and to have graduated from high school.
DBS costs vary according to location. Our DBS is one of the cheapest around.
This is a great question. It’s possible to do both, one after the other. There is no exact right answer. Some people will benefit from first doing college and then doing a DBS and seeing what the Lord has in store for the future. Others will enjoy doing a DBS before university as it can be a great foundation for all that’s ahead.
Do YWAM if you want to experience God in a practical way, apply not just theology but grow in character and share Him with others. We are called by God to know God and make Him known. YWAM is one tool that God uses and it’s a privilege to serve Him!
This will depend on your personal needs and lifestyle. You choose what you want to eat for lunch. You can grab a bowl of noodles or a burger. Prices are around 9-20rm a meal (about 2-4 USD). Sometimes people like to go out for a movie or to explore. In that case, you may want about 20 USD for a fun day out.
Yes, if your parents want to come visit, we would love to have them. It would be best to communicate with the course leader to look at a convenient time for their visit. DTS is usually a very full schedule.
You’re parents would be welcome to stay with us, or we can find them a hotel close by.
We have you covered and will send you a packing list.
Malaysia is in Southeast Asia! It’s a tropical, safe, diverse, and interesting country where you can speak English!
We are from all over! We are a mix of many nationalities and ages (There will be around 30 of us onsite during your school, with most of us aged 18-25 years old)
Kuala Lumpur has a tropical climate and is warm year-round. The average high in September is 31°C (88°F) while the average low is 23°C (73°F ). In March the average high is 33°C (92°F) while the average low is 24°C (75°F). Kuala Lumpur is hot and humid throughout the year, temperatures range from 22ºC to 32ºC year round and with a tropical climate, showers occur almost daily.
Yes, you will get a chance to get plugged into our ministries while you are in the DBS.
The DBS is an incredible school as we grow in foundations! Our days will begin with worship and intercession followed by morrning classes. In the afternoons, we will gather in small groups to read and discuss the Bible together. We are big on community and spiritual growth.
We look forward to getting your application. Check out this page: www.ywamea.com/sign-up If you want to do the DBS, it’s good to get the ball rolling so that you can get your references in, flights booked and plans made.
Both DBS and BCC are great courses to do. They are both 12 week courses. The DBS has a broader focus and aims to help students understand the big picture and overarching narrative of Scripture. You will chronologically read through the Bible. And there will be daily readings, lectures and discussions to help you understand the context and what the Bible is really saying. There’s also an emphasis on personal application and discipleship. The BCC has more intensive study projects, research, and will study various books of the Bible in depth. Also the BCC is a 3 month course that’s a “core course” taken from the School of Biblical Studies, which lasts 9 months.
