Want to grow in your faith? Want to find the life you’ve always wanted?

Now is a great time to begin training, not merely trying.

Perhaps you desire a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God. Maybe you’d like to study the Bible with other Christians in a relaxed and stimulating environment. Perhaps you are seriously exploring the Bible for the first time. Perhaps you even want to simply connect with other Christians. For all this and more, the St. Andrew Bible Academy and our incredible faculty are here to help.

We’ve made it easy for you to be part of the Academy. We have day and evening classes, as well as one-day Saturday workshops. Some of our courses are even offered twice. Childcare is available at no charge. There is no fee for most of the classes (though we encourage donations!). We are conveniently located very near the Dallas North Tollway and Plano Parkway.

The materials for all of Scott Engle's Academy classes

Sermon Background Studies -- nearly 300 weekly studies are archived here

Audio is available for streaming and downloading. You can also subscribe to podcasts.

Audio from Scott's Sunday morning teaching sermons

NEW -- Audio from Scott's Sunday morning class at 11:00 (we began this in March)

What do people have to say about the Academy classes? These are some comments from participants.

•  “It is faith-building, increasing my thought about who Jesus is and what he means to my life. Take a class. You’ll be hooked on learning about Jesus and life.”

•  “ I absolutely would, and do, recommend the Academy to friends. What a great way to build your personal witness.”

•  “I would strongly recommend taking this and other Academy classes to anyone – take any class, it will help you. . . . I am thankful to see these classes at long last!”

•  “I love the St. Andrew Academy! I have learned more in the last couple of years than in the preceding 30!!!”

•  “Do whatever it takes to keep these classes going! They are so beneficial. Thanks.”

•  “I wish all my friends and children could experience these classes. Thanks! St. Andrew is such a special place!!!”

•  “The Academy classes have brought me closer to Christ, to put it plainly. I could see Him across the way but couldn’t get there without help.”

•  “I would tell anyone I encountered to take a Bible Academy class. My faith has grown dramatically . . . The St. Andrew Academy is a vital, inquisitive part of St. Andrew that challenges the congregations’ minds, inspires their spirits, and feeds their desires to know God better.”

•  “I’ve brought several people to these classes. . . . If the biggest criticism of Christianity is that it’s only an inch deep and a mile wide, classes like these make it a foot deep and a mile wide!”

•  “I recommend the St. Andrew Academy classes whenever I can. Each class strengthens my understanding and faith.”

•  “It is amazing that we can come together as a group and study the Word of God. What a great comfort that brings!”

•  “To put it short – it keeps me reading by Bible.”

• “This class has strengthened my understanding of God, my faith in God, my belief in the Trinity, and my ability to talk about God and Jesus in a meaningful way.”

•  “The more I learn, the more I want to learn!”

•  “This class opened my eyes to what I have been missing and allowed me to rethink what is out there. This class has been outstanding for me. I am so glad that I attended every class.”

•  “This class helped me delve deeper into Scripture and gain a fuller understanding of God. It helped strengthen my personal relationship with Christ.”

•  “This class reinforced my beliefs in God and Jesus, and how good it is to strive to live an honorable, meaningful Christian life.”

•  “The class has enabled me to grow in my faith in a way that I have never been able to in the past. My faith has made great progress. The class made me see that all or most of the church teachings are truly biblically-based.”

FAQ about the Academy classes

Is there a cost?

There are no fees for any of the Academy classes, though we do charge for any course materials and books. The class descriptions will tell you more. Childcare is provided at no cost. If your class uses a book, these will be available at your first class meeting.

We do encourage donations to the Academy. Your donations will help to defray the cost of these classes and the work of the St. Andrew Academy. Your donations will help us develop new offerings, bring in exciting teachers and speakers, and underwrite educational outreach programs. The suggested donation for classes is $20.

How do I pay?

Money for books, course materials, and donations will be collected by the teacher at your first class meeting. We accept cash and check. We are not able to accept credit cards.

Is childcare available?

Yes! Childcare is available for all classes, but only if it has been requested. If you will need childcare, please be sure to complete the childcare information when you register, whether on-line or by mail.

When are classes offered?

There are three 8-week Academy terms each year. The fall term begins in September and ends in early November. The winter term begins in early January and ends in March, before the Plano ISD spring break. The spring term begins in late March and ends in May. Thus, classes do not meet between Thanksgiving and Christmas or in the summer.

Who teaches the classes?

We know that the quality of the teaching is very important to the success of the Academy. All classes will be taught by clergy, experienced professionals, or well-qualified lay people. See the teacher bio’s in the brochure for more information on our outstanding faculty.

Note: You may download these resources at no cost, for personal use or for use in a Christian ministry, as long as you are not publishing it for sale. All we ask is that you give credit where credit is due. For all other uses, please e-mail me at "sengle" at "thebibleacademy.com"  Thank you