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Academic studies at Trinity emphasize scholarly analysis and quality performance in the completion of learning activities and assessments
Academic studies at Trinity emphasize scholarly analysis and quality performance in the completion of learning activities and assessments


Trinity’s ''Mission Statement'' builds upon the Scripture that serves as ''Trinity’s Motto:'' “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” (II Timothy 2:2, KJV).<ref>http://www.trinitysem.edu/AboutTrinity/WhoWeAre.html About Trinity</ref>
Trinity’s ''Mission Statement'' builds upon the Scripture that serves as ''Trinity’s Motto:'' “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” (II Timothy 2:2, KJV).<ref>[http://www.trinitysem.edu/AboutTrinity/WhoWeAre.html About Trinity]</ref>


==Program==
==Program==

Revision as of 15:44, 8 January 2010

For other institutions named Trinity College, see Trinity College.

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, also known as Trinity College of the Bible; is a nondenominational Bible college and seminary located in Newburgh, Indiana. Trinity offers distance education programs at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree levels for self-directed adult learners. Programs include Bachelor, Masters, Executive MBA, and Doctorate (DMin and Ed.D) studies.[1] Trinity claims more than 7,000 active students worldwide.[2]

Campus

Trinity's nine-building campus [3] is located in Newburgh, Indiana, about ten miles east of Evansville. There are several schools in the area, including the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana.

History

Trinity College and Theological Seminary was founded by Dr. John D. Brooke in April 1969. In mid 1978, Trinity moved to Evansville, Indiana, and changed its focus from offering traditional on-campus degree programs to its current emphasis on distance education, providing undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate courses for self-directed adult learners. In 1981, the school relocated to Newburgh.

Mission statement

To equip men and women with a Christian worldview of leadership and service in life, work, and ministry through distance education that encourages professional and academic excellence.

To equip men and women . . . Academic opportunities at Trinity include theoretical and applied studies designed to prepare both men and women for the chosen career path

with a Christian worldview . . . Academic studies at Trinity involve learning and utilizing Bible-based Christian theological beliefs and practices in the analysis of course subject matter

of leadership and service . . . Academic programs at Trinity prepare adult learners for a variety of roles and responsibilities ranging from the level of the volunteer through that of a career professional

in life, work, and ministry . . . Academic studies at Trinity apply learning to personal, interpersonal, family, social, career, and Christian service contexts

through distance education . . . Academic opportunities at Trinity allow self-directed learners to study when and where it is convenient

that encourages professional excellence . . . Academic programs at Trinity promote the development of best practices in the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the chosen career path

and academic excellence Academic studies at Trinity emphasize scholarly analysis and quality performance in the completion of learning activities and assessments

Trinity’s Mission Statement builds upon the Scripture that serves as Trinity’s Motto: “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” (II Timothy 2:2, KJV).[4]

Program

Trinity has more than 70 full-time employees on-campus, including 13 full-time faculty. As of January 2010, Trinity also lists 74 part-time off-campus faculty.[1]

Trinity offers various distance education learning formats and delivery systems, such as self-paced independent study courses, online courses, webinars, and face-to-face seminars on-campus and at other locations in the United States.[1]

Accreditation

In January 1992, Trinity achieved accreditation with the National Association of Private Nontraditional Schools and Colleges (NAPNSC)[5]. The NAPNSC, which accredits distance education institutions[6], is not one of the higher education accreditation agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Accordingly, Trinity is not accredited by any accreditation body recognized by its country. As such, its degrees and credits might not be acceptable to employers or other institutions, and use of degree titles may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions.[7] Also, students who attend institutions of higher education that are accredited through accreditation associations not recognized by the US Department of Education do not qualify for Title IV funding (Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, etc.).[8]

In 2004, Trinity was granted candidacy status for regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The institution provided a self-study report, hosted a team of North Central Association evaluators for a week-long visit, and expected a second campus visit in autumn 2006.[2] However, Trinity resigned from candidacy status effective October 20, 2006.[9]

Trinity was officially validated by the University of Wales but the validation was withdrawn suddenly in November 2008 following questions raised by a TV programme.[1][failed verification] The validation made it possible for Trinity to offer degrees from the University of Wales, (rather than from Trinity itself) up to the graduate level. Degrees from the University of Wales hold full Royal Charter from the United Kingdom. Thus, Trinity College and Seminary offers its own degrees, which have no government recognition in the United States, as well as offering University of Wales' degrees, which have full Royal Charter recognition in the United Kingdom.[10][failed verification]

In February 2009, the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is CHEA and the USDE approved, but is not a regional accrediting body, reported that Trinity College and Seminary was a first-time applicant for accreditation from DETC.[11]


Notable faculty

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c d Trinity College | Theological Seminary
  2. ^ a b Susan Orr, Raising its sights: Newburgh's Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary aiming higher, Evansville Courier & Press, July 1, 2006.
  3. ^ Warrick County (Indiana) Assessor's Web Site
  4. ^ About Trinity
  5. ^ NAPNSC, Accredited Member Institutions, as of November, 2006
  6. ^ NAPNSC, History of the NAPNSC
  7. ^ [1]
  8. ^ College Accreditation in the United States - TOC
  9. ^ Higher Learning Commission Institution Directory, accessed January 8, 2009
  10. ^ Validation Services - Institution Details
  11. ^ DETC Bulletin February 4 2009, see page 6, accessed February 6, 2009

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