We meet next to the U of I campus every week to learn about the Bible. Although our learning groups are in English, we try to make everything clear and understandable for international students.

We meet altogether for dinner on Friday for a home-cooked meal. Afterwards, we split up into smaller discussion groups ranging from 2-5 people. If you’re new to the Bible, it’s okay! We have groups that fit everyone’s background.

Course 101 is a 7-week course on the intellectual foundations of Christianity and a space for conversation about life, faith, the Bible, and God. Each class is about 1-hour long with about 30-minutes to 1-hour of reading per week.

Whether you have experience with Christianity or just beginning to consider, Course 101 will help you address questions about the meaning of life, our purpose and the longings of our hearts.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, our creative team transformed our in-person Course 101 into an interactive experience involving videos, music and sound. Although we encourage Course 101 to be in-person, the virtual online experience gives access to all students who are in a global context.

You can go through Course 101 yourself or be paired with a mentor online via Zoom.

Pair up 1-on-1 with a partner or join a small group to read one of the gospels at your own pace. The Bible is a rich source of truth but we know it’s not easy, especially with many unfamiliar words and concepts. This arrangement allows you to ask questions about the historical context or just understand the Bible’s relevance to your life today.