FINE ARTS, BIBLE, AND ACADEMICS COMPETITIONS
PURPOSE
One of the goals of Christian education is to provide opportunities for students to follow the example of our Savior who “increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52). The IACS Bible, Academic & Fine Arts Competition (FABA) provides a platform for nurturing and developing students’ God-given gifts and talents through mentoring relationships with experienced Christian leaders. No matter their age or maturity level, students can learn the value of discipline and hard work as they prepare for their events. Ultimately, participants who apply themselves and prepare diligently are better prepared to serve the Lord with excellence for the rest of their lives.
Please read and follow the current IACS FABA Competition Manual on the Downloads Page for a complete list of rules.
PURPOSE
One of the goals of Christian education is to provide opportunities for students to follow the example of our Savior who “increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52). The IACS Bible, Academic & Fine Arts Competition (FABA) provides a platform for nurturing and developing students’ God-given gifts and talents through mentoring relationships with experienced Christian leaders. No matter their age or maturity level, students can learn the value of discipline and hard work as they prepare for their events. Ultimately, participants who apply themselves and prepare diligently are better prepared to serve the Lord with excellence for the rest of their lives.
Please read and follow the current IACS FABA Competition Manual on the Downloads Page for a complete list of rules.
January 10-16, 2026 |
SH & MS Academic Testing: Ordering Window (Testpoint) |
January 20, 2026 |
SH & MS Composition Writing Topics Posted |
January 20-February 15, 2026 |
SH & MS Academic Testing and Writing: Competition Window |
February 1, 2026 |
SH & MS Bible Quizzing registration deadline (Briscott) |
February 1, 2026 |
SH Online Registration Deadline (Briscott) |
March 12, 2026 |
SH & MS Bible Quizzing Competition (Southeast Baptist Tabernacle) |
March 15, 2026 |
MS Online Registration Deadline (Briscott) |
March 20, 2026 |
SH Competition | Colonial Christian School (art and science fair March 19, 2026) |
April 14-16, 2026 |
AACS National Competition (Bob Jones University) |
April 24, 2026 |
MS Competition (Indiana Christian Academy) (art and science fair April 23, 2026) |
AREA ONE: BIBLE
Please read and follow the current IACS FABA Competition Manual on the Downloads Page for a complete list of rules.
Bible Quizzing
Competition Year |
SH Bible Quizzing |
MS Bible Quizzing |
2026 |
Romans, James |
Romans 1-8; James |
2027 |
Mark; 1, 2, & 3 John; Jude |
Mark 1-5; 1 John |
2028 |
1 & 2 Thessalonians; 1 & 2 Timothy; Titus |
1 & 2 Thessalonians; 1 & 2 Timothy |
2029 |
Galatians; Ephesians; Philippians; Colossians; Philemon |
Galatians; Ephesians |
2030 |
John |
John 1-8 |
2031 |
Acts |
Acts 1-12 |
2032 |
1 & 2 Corinthians |
1 Corinthians 1-13 |
2033 |
Matthew |
Matthew 1-10 |
Hebrews; 1 & 2 Peter |
Hebrews 9-13; 1 & 2 Peter |
AREA TWO: MUSIC
Please read and follow the current IACS FABA Competition Manual on the Downloads Page for a complete list of rules.
AREA THREE: SPEECH
Please read and follow the current IACS FABA Competition Manual on the Downloads Page for a complete list of rules.
AREA FOUR: ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Please read and follow the current IACS FABA Competition Manual on the Downloads Page for a complete list of rules.
AREA FIVE: ACADEMICS
Please read and follow the current IACS FABA Competition Manual on the Downloads Page for a complete list of rules.
Old Testament Bible Knowledge
1. (SH) The six-year cycle by school year is stated below:
- 2025-2026 Nehemiah, Daniel, Joseph
- 2026-2027 Genesis
- 2027-2028 Joshua, Judges
- 2028-2029 1 & 2 Samuel
- 2029-2030 Proverbs
- 2030-2031 Isaiah
New Testament Bible Knowledge
1. (SH) The six- year cycle by school year is stated below:
- 2025-2026 1 & 2 Peter; 1, 2, 3 John; June; Revelation
- 2026-2027 Mark, Acts
- 2027-2028 Romans, 1 Corinthians
- 2028-2029 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians
- 2029-2030 Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, I Timothy
- 2030-2031 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James
Spelling Bee
- Spelling study lists can be accessed here. IACS suggests middle school students study the two A lists (Contest A and Champion A), and Senior High students study both A and B lists (Contest A, Contest B, Champion A and Champion B). Initial rounds will be from these lists. Additional words for advanced rounds may be chosen from the official contest dictionary.
- See the IACS Downloads webpage for a link to the FABA Competition Manual containing rules specific to each Academic category and the number of students permitted in each event.
Composition: Creative Writing - Poetry and Expository Writing - Essay
Topics will be posted the fourth Monday in January. Please consult the FABA manual for specific rules.
- Middle School Poetry Topic: TBA
- Middle School Essay Topic: TBA
- Senior High Poetry Topic: TBA
- Senior High Essay Topic: TBA
RESULTS
SENIOR HIGH |
MIDDLE SCHOOL |
1998 |
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1999 |
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2000 |
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2001 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2013 |
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2019 |
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2020 - cancelled due to Covid |
2020 - cancelled due to Covid |
2022 |
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