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 2021-2025 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 2021-2025 IACS FABA Competition Manual on the Downloads Page for a complete list of rules.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 8-19, 2024 |
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January 22-February 15, 2024 |
SH & MS Academic Testing and Writing Competition Window |
January 22, 2024 |
SH & MS Composition Writing Topics Posted (IACS Website) |
February 1, 2024 |
SH & MS Bible Quizzing registration deadline (Briscott) |
February 1, 2024 |
SH Online registration deadline (Briscott) |
March 1, 2024 |
MS Online registration deadline (Briscott) |
March 7, 2024 |
SH & MS Bible Quizzing Competition (Southeast Baptist Tabernacle) |
March 15, 2024 |
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April 9-11, 2024 |
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April 19, 2024 |
AREA ONE: BIBLE
Bible Quizzing
Competition Year |
SH Bible Quizzing |
MS Bible Quizzing |
2024 |
Matthew |
Matthew 1-10 |
2025 |
Hebrews, 1 & 2 Peter |
Hebrews 9-13, 1 & 2 Peter |
2026 |
Romans and 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 |
Bible Memory
2024: Sin and Salvation |
2025: Prayer |
2026: God's Promises |
AREA TWO: MUSIC
AREA THREE: SPEECH
Debate - SH
2024 Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase fiscal
redistribution in the United States by adopting a federal jobs guarantee, expanding Social Security, and/or providing a basic income.
redistribution in the United States by adopting a federal jobs guarantee, expanding Social Security, and/or providing a basic income.
AREA FOUR: ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
AREA FIVE: ACADEMICS
Old Testament Bible Knowledge
1. (SH) The six-year cycle by school year is stated below:
- 2023-2024 Proverbs
- 2024-2025 Isaiah
- 2025-2026 Nehemiah, Daniel, Joseph
New Testament Bible Knowledge
1. (SH) The six- year cycle by school year is stated below:
- 2023-2024 Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, I Timothy
- 2024-2025 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James
- 2025-2026 1 & 2 Peter; 1, 2, 3 John; June; Revelation
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.
Competition |
Poetry Topic |
Essay Topic |
Middle School |
Uncertainty |
Consequences |
Senior High |
Summer |
Reality |
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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