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Calvary Baptist Church, McMinnville, Tennessee

A ministry of Calvary Baptist Church

McMinnville School of the Bible

A two-year programme of Bible study for ordinary church members, taught in the Tabernacle on Thursday evenings — in conjunction with The Crown College of the Bible, Powell, Tennessee.

Our aim

Not study for its own sake

Our purpose is not just to study the Bible for our own profit, but that we might teach others, and help them become disciples and servants of the Lord.

The programme consists of twelve courses offered over four semesters. At the end of the two years, those who have successfully completed the twelve courses are eligible to graduate with a Biblical Studies Certificate from The Crown College of the Bible in Powell, Tennessee. Enrolment is open to adults of all ages, and also to high school juniors and seniors.

Classes are also video recorded. Those who cannot attend due to exceptional circumstances are given a password to view the class online — though the best part of being there in person is the chance to ask questions and join the discussion.

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

2 Timothy 2:2 · our school motto

At a glance

When
Thursday evenings, 7:00 pm
Where
The Tabernacle, 610 Myers Lane
Length
Twelve courses over four semesters
Who may enrol
Adults of all ages, plus high school juniors and seniors
Attendance
Ten of the twelve sessions per semester to earn credit
On completion
Biblical Studies Certificate from The Crown College of the Bible

Who teaches

Tom Fittis
Basic Bible Doctrine
Billy Kirk
Methods of Bible Study
Robert Ditmore
Survey of the Old Testament
Jeremy Jones
Assistant teacher
Sherry Kirk
School secretary

The curriculum

Twelve courses, four semesters

The full two-year cycle. Which courses run in a given semester is announced in the weekly bulletin.

Semester One

  • SB101

    Personal Evangelism

  • SB102

    Survey of the Old Testament I

  • SB103

    Basic Bible Doctrine I

Semester Two

  • SB201

    Methods of Bible Study

  • SB202

    Survey of the Old Testament II

  • SB203

    Basic Bible Doctrine II

Semester Three

  • SB301

    Teaching the Bible

  • SB302

    The Christian Home

  • SB303

    Survey of the New Testament I

Semester Four

  • SB401

    Survey of the New Testament II

  • SB402

    The New Testament Church

  • SB403

    The Life of Christ

What you will study

Sample course descriptions

Methods of Bible Study

Taught by Billy Kirk

Helpful methods to assist believers in personal Bible study. Students learn principles of biblical interpretation to guide them in understanding different passages of Scripture such as narratives, psalms, proverbs, parables, and prophecy — and how to use Bible study tools on individual books, chapters, verses, and words.

Survey of the Old Testament II

Taught by Robert Ditmore

A survey of the Books of Poetry (Job through the Song of Solomon), the Major Prophets (Isaiah through Daniel), and the Minor Prophets (Hosea through Malachi). The main theme of each book is highlighted along with key words, key verses, and pictures of Christ.

Basic Bible Doctrine II

Taught by Tom Fittis

Clear Bible teaching on anthropology (the study of man), hamartiology (sin), soteriology (salvation), ecclesiology (the church), and eschatology (end times). Bible answers are given to commonly asked questions concerning the Christian faith.

The prospectus

Read the school's own pages

The timetable, course schedule, recommended textbooks, and everything else, exactly as the school publishes it.
Page one of the McMinnville School of the Bible prospectus, listing the timetable, teachers, and semester schedule
Page one — welcome, timetable, and teachers.
Page two of the prospectus, listing the four-semester course schedule, recommended textbooks, and course descriptions
Page two — courses, textbooks, and descriptions.