Core Training
Foundational courses that provide Believers with a strong Biblical foundation for life and ministry.
These classes are intended to equip Calvary’s members and attenders with highly practical and thorough training for serving the Lord Jesus Christ in his church and in the world. Each course lasts for 7 weeks (~9 hours in the classroom) and covers the material at a depth that does not require previous training or knowledge of the subject. Although these courses collectively fit together, they needn’t be taken in order.
Core Training Areas
Bible Knowledge
These courses in Bible Interpretation, Old and New Testament Surveys, and Theology give you the tools to dig a well of Biblical truth from which to draw from for life and service to Christ.
Christian Living
These courses cover highly practical aspects of living the Christian life and equip you to live out the truth of the Gospel in your various spheres of responsibility.
Practical Ministry
These courses build a foundation of Biblical convictions regarding reaching the lost with the Gospel, discipling Believers, serving in the local church, and principles for global outreach.
Electives
A broad range of courses on specific topics, practical skills, and challenging issues that provide Believers with tools for ministry and deeper understanding of God’s Word.
Fall 2025 Courses
A Session (9/10–10/22)
Pentateuch and Historical Books (OT1)
Biblical Global Ministry (PM4)
Marriage (CL2)
B Session (10/29–12/17)
Wisdom and Prophetic Books (OT2)
Tools for Advanced Bible Study (BI3*)
Parenting (CL3)
All Courses
There are sixteen classes within Calvary Core Training cycle (not including electives). And each course is typically offered every 2-3 years.
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BI1 – Principles of Bible Interpretation
OT1 – Pentateuch and Historical Books
OT2 – Wisdom and Prophetic Books
NT1 – Gospels, Acts, Romans, and Corinthians
NT2 – Galatians to Revelation
TH1 – The Bible, God, the Son, and the Spirit
TH2 – Humanity, Sin, and Salvation
TH3 – Angels, The Church, and Last Things
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CL1 – Christian Stewardship
CL2 – Marriage
CL3 – Parenting
CL4 – The Workplace and Vocational Excellence
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PM1 – Evangelism and Apologetics
PM2 – Ministry in the Local Church
PM3 – Discipleship and Counseling
PM4 – Biblical Global Ministry
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*Note: Electives are offered on a more variable basis than the main courses.
BI2* – Methods for Bible Study
BI3* – Tools for Advanced Bible Study
BI4* – Intro to Biblical Languages
TH3* – Eschatology
TH4* – Church History
CL5* – Bible Memorization for Life
CL6* – Refreshment from Christian Biography
PM5* – Common Counseling Challenges
PM6* – Teaching and Leading Bible Studies