Biblical Foundation
Rooted in Scripture as the final authority for faith and life.
A Bible-centred gap year equipping young adults to think rightly, live faithfully and impact the world for Christ.
Rooted in Scripture as the final authority for faith and life.
See God’s work through history with clarity and conviction.
Build a coherent Christian mind ready for university and work.
Interpret every area of life under the lordship of Christ.
Defend the gospel with courage, charity, and clear thinking.
“I searched for a man among them who would build up a wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it.”
— Ezekiel 22:30
Don't take a year OFF. Take a year ON.
Apply NowAs a Christian young person, can you think of any better way to spend a year of your life than enlisting in a rigorous, Bible-saturated, Christ-centred bootcamp?
Equipped with sound doctrine, apologetics and ethics to prepare you for university or the job force — equipped to stand firm for Christ in the marketplace of ideas.
Col. 2:6–8
Armed with a Christian mind to defend the gospel against the intellectual onslaught of an anti-Christian society, to refute competing worldviews, embracing the lordship of Christ over all of life.
Rom. 12:2 · Eph. 1:19–23 · 2 Cor. 10:3–5
Mentored towards strong habits of private and corporate worship — a rhythm of daily meeting with God and His Word.
Josh. 1:8–9 · Ps. 1, 19, 119 · Acts 2:42
Pushed to new limits in your physical fitness and care of your bodily temple — because disciplined bodies and disciplined minds go hand in hand.
Embarking on field trips and hikes to explore the history and beauty of South Africa, viewing it all through a distinctly biblical lens.
Learning and exploring in community with some of the best and brightest young Christians in South Africa — making friendships for a lifetime.
Learn to make a life before you make a living.
A short look at life at BWVA — press play to watch with sound.
Glimpses of study, fellowship, and adventure across the programme.
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