WHO CAN COME?
Most of our students have been Native Americans from eighteen different nations. Non-natives are also welcome. Adult men and women of any age can come, with or without previous college or high school education. Students may attend as many courses as they want even if they are not planning on getting a Bible certificate.
WHERE IS IT?
Please see our map on the home page for details on our location.
WHAT IF I LIVE NEARBY?
You are welcome to drive in for classes or stay in the dorms. Refrigerators are available for storing packed meals. You may also have the opportunity to cook and eat with other students staying in the dorms.
WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE NEARBY?
You are welcome to stay at NABA. As a student, we would love for you to be able to bring your family, but we have limited space, please let us know in advance so we can try to make arrangements.
We have housing in 4 different dorm rooms. Each one has bunkbeds and a full bathroom. There is a shared kitchen with all the utensils. You can expect to bring or buy your own groceries and cook your own meals. You will also want to bring linens for the bed, towels, and personal items.
Ringold is a very small town about a half mile’s walk from the school. There is a general store and a café in the town. You can bring a vehicle, walk, or ride along with a staff member or other student to the store.
HOW MUCH WILL THINGS COST?
The price of NABA operates on a sliding scale for those with lower incomes. The price is roughly as follows: Each week-long course is about $25. Living in the dorms (not including groceries) costs about $20 per week per person.
Scholarships may be available. Please contact us for more details about pricing.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF COURSES?
Students may choose which level they would like to take a course. That way each person can learn in ways that are comfortable for them. There are two levels of attending courses:
Audit: A student is able to sit through the course and choose how much to participate.
Credit: A student fully participates in a course. After a two-year program, a student can earn a non-accredited Bible diploma.
WHAT ARE YOUR CLASSES LIKE?
Classes normally have three to ten students and lots of discussion. Some have homework, papers, or exams and some don’t. Each course is led by a different teacher. Each teacher has a different style, but all of them come because they are excited to teach inside and outside of class. Some teachers have had advanced degrees and some have had years of experience, but all have a passion for loving God and loving people.
WILL I GET TO DO ANYTHING BUT STUDY?
In many cases, each student will decide how he or she would like to use time outside of class. You will be able to hook up to the internet here if you want, there is mini-golf, horseshoes, and tetherball on campus for recreation.
There are also local opportunities to develop and use your spiritual gifts by participating in services, worship, and various work projects.
WHEN ARE THE COURSES?
Courses are grouped together into sessions: six courses in the fall (October/November), six courses in the winter (January/February), and four courses in the spring (April). Please see the calendar for the dates of upcoming courses.
WHAT TIME ARE CLASSES?
We have class Monday through Friday, each day as follows:
9:00 - 10:15am - Class
10:15 - 10:30am - Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:30am - Class
11:30am - 12:00pm - Chapel
12:00 - 1:00pm - Lunch Break
1:00 - 3:00pm - Class
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Introduce yourself to us via e-mail, phone, or letter using the contact information provided, and we can talk more about the application process.
