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MISSION +Expand
Institutional Mission
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary is an independent, nondenominational institution, providing undergraduate and graduate education which prepares Christian to live and serve in the church and the world according to a biblical worldview.
This is accomplished by providing appropriate educational curricula and a climate that fosters the development of intellectual and spiritual maturity, leadership potential, servanthood, and a sense of mission.
College Mission
The College provides undergraduate instruction in Bible and theology, general education, and professional studies aimed at cultivating the personal, spiritual, and academic growth of each student.
Students earning a baccalaureate degree major not only in Bible and theology but also in their chosen professional major.
The mission of the College is accomplished through quality academic instruction on the undergraduate level, encouragement in the development of the student’s spiritual life, and a requirement of ministry both in the local church and related ministry agencies.
PURPOSE +Expand
The purpose of every program at Calvary is to teach students Bible and theology and to prepare them for Christian ministry. Calvary offers a five-year program leading to the B.Mus. degree, 18 four-year programs leading to the B.A. or B.S. degree, 3 two-year programs leading to the A.A. degree, and a one-year certificate program. Our educational programs emphasize biblical studies, complemented by general and professional education as well as practical field experience.
MOTTO +Expand
A biblical foundation for a life of service.
CORE VALUES +Expand
- Truth—We hold the Scriptures to be true, the focal point of our education process, and the authority for all we teach and do.
- Service—We prepare men and women to live according to a biblical worldview by consistently linking their education with the implications for Christian service in the church and the world.
- Character—We promote the development of intellectual and spiritual maturity, leadership potential, servanthood, and a sense of mission and ministry.
- Relevance—We prepare men and women to understand and effectively relate to the world in which we live.
- Relationship—We cultivate godly relationships among students, staff, faculty, and with alumni, the local church, and the society in which we live.
OBJECTIVES +Expand
Through the process of preparing the student for effective ministry and building of Christian character, we desire to prepare God's people to be:
- Biblically−Sound
- Culturally−Relevant
- Ministry−Directed
It is Calvary's objective to produce graduates who will:
- Have a foundational understanding of the Holy Scriptures and Calvary’s doctrinal statement.
- Understand the world in which they live and be able to effectively relate to others in it.
- Possess abilities and skills of communication so as to be able to clearly share the truth of God.
- Establish a plan to cultivate personal and professional growth throughout life.
- Possess the ability to think critically and analytically.
- Have an educational foundation for graduate/seminary study.
- Recognize the importance of the local church in the program of God and be involved in one.
- Have a continual, personal, and vital relationship with the living God through worship, lifestyle, and service (ministry).
CALVARY'S EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY +Expand
The curriculum of Calvary Bible College is designed to prepare Christian men and women to live according to biblical standards and to serve in professional or lay Christian ministry with a biblical worldview.