About Bible Studies

Bible studies are a great way to get connected to a community that will help you grow in friendship and faith.

WHO | Guys groups or girls groups, with a student leader or FOCUS missionary in each.

WHAT | Begin with foundational content: The Crux and Salvation History. Bible studies also do social things together outside the study itself.

WHEN | Many different days and times (usually Mondays through Thursdays).

WHERE | A variety of locations on and around campus.

DEADLINE? | New bible studies begin in the fall, in the spring, and also mid-semester. Today is always a good day to sign up for a bible study!

HOW? | Sign up and get matched with a study that works with your schedule!

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Sample Schedule: Spring 2026

(This schedule changes frequently. Sign up here and we will send you the latest dates and times.)

FAQs

  • There are over a dozen different bible studies that meet at various times throughout the week.

    When you sign up, we’ll reach out to you with the most current list of studies and dates/times. We’ll work with your schedule as best we can!

  • In general, each bible study becomes a little community, and goes at its own pace, so it’s good to stick with one leader over the course of the semester whenever possible.

    But if your schedule changes for the semester (new classes, new job, etc.) or your group isn’t quite the right fit for you, we will help you find a different study!

  • Bible studies are led by FOCUS missionaries and student leaders.

  • They’re free!

  • You can join anytime!

    Many studies launch at the beginning of the semester, but many others start mid-semester or complete one mini-study and begin another the next week.

  • Nope— young people of any faith (or no faith) are welcome to join our bible studies!

  • Nope. Bible studies are held at and around USI, but you are welcome to community-member friends (post-high-school) are also welcome.

    In our diocese, the University of Evansville and Vincennes University also have Catholic college communities with bible study options. If you go to one of those schools, check them out!

  • Since scripture is the Word of God, bible studies begin with foundational content in the Crux and Salvation History studies.

    After that, there are a lot of other studies on a variety of topics!

  • Yes! We have many student leaders who have received the hands-on experience and discipleship training to lead bible studies of their own.

    If you’re interested in becoming a bible study leader, join a bible study - get a feel for it - and talk to your leader to learn more about the process!

  • Our bible studies are a great start. If you aren’t Catholic but are interested in learning more about becoming Catholic, most parishes host “OCIA” classes (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults).

    We partner with St. Philip if you're interested in becoming Catholic and receiving the sacraments.

  • Contact any leader in the list above, or email Aaron at aaron.fater@focus.org