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 courses happen during our Wednesday night Growth Groups.

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. Bible Knowledge courses include courses in these categories: Bible Interpretation (BI), Old Testament (OT), New Testament (NT), and Theology (TH).

Christian Living

Christian Living (CL) 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

Practical Ministry (PM) 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)

  • Old Testament 1 (OT1) – Pentateuch and Historical Books

  • Global Outreach and Ministry (PM4)

  • Marriage (CL2)

B Session (10/29–12/17)

  • Old Testament 2 (OT2) – Wisdom and Prophetic Books

  • 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.

    • 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

    • CL1 – Christian Stewardship  

    • CL2 – Marriage

    • CL3 – Parenting

    • CL4 – The Workplace and Vocational Excellence

    • PM1 – Evangelism and Apologetics

    • PM2 – Ministry in the Local Church

    • PM3 – Discipleship and Counseling

    • PM4 – Global Outreach and Ministry

  • *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