Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary
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)
Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, also known as Trinity College of the Bible, is a conservative evangelical Bible college and seminary located near Evansville, Indiana. Trinity offers distance education programs at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree levels for self-directed adult learners. Programs include Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate (D.Min., D.R.S., and Ph.D.) studies.[1] In 2006, Trinity claimed more than 7,000 active students worldwide.[2]
In April 1969, John D. Brooke founded Trinity College and Theological Seminary and in mid-1978, Trinity moved to metropolitan 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. 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.[3] In 1981, the school relocated to Newburgh and currently has a nine-building campus. However, they sold their buildings and seem to reside in an office building. Their current address is PO Box 1107, Evansville, Indiana 47706. Google maps places it on Sycamor St. in Evansville.
As of 2013, Trinity also lists about 70 faculty.[4]
Accreditation
Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary is authorized and approved to grant degrees in the State of Indiana under Article I, Sections 2, 3, and 4, of the Indiana State Constitution and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization as stated in the Internal Revenue Service letter of determination dated February 24, 1970.
Prior to 2002, Trinity pursued endorsement of its courses with the University of Liverpool.[9] The university did endorse theological courses, and students paid an additional fee for the inclusion. Also, theological programs like counseling were placed in the Faculty of the Arts Program, and it was noted on the University of Liverpool's website at that time. In 2002, Liverpool decided to "transfer the accreditation role to a theologically orientated institution" after consultation with the QAA. The QAA oversees the academic infrastructure of institutions, which includes frameworks for higher education qualifications, code of practice, subject benchmark statements, and program specifications.[9][10] When they did decide to transfer the candidacy, students who enrolled prior to 2002 were allowed to finish under the University of Liverpool's "accreditation" logo. In time, the language changed from "accreditation" to "endorsement".
In 2004, Trinity was granted candidacy status 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 site visit, and expected a second campus visit in autumn 2006.[2] However, Trinity resigned from candidacy status effective October 20, 2006.[11] This choice was made after the HLC continually went back and forth on Trinity, costing multiple thousands of dollars each year. Initially, the reason for being denied accreditation was for course work that was "too challenging", but ultimately Trinity did not have enough "financial stability reserve".[citation needed]
From 2002 to 2007, Canterbury Christ Church University, whose chancellor is the Archbishop of Canterbury, endorsed courses and programs offered by Trinity.[9] The endorsed courses and programs were subject to the university’s "academic and quality-assurance processes"[12] Students did not receive its degrees or awards, however degrees earned during this time and in this program displayed the seals of both schools on them.[9]
In August 2007, Trinity received support for set courses and programs by the University of Wales. Validation with the university is awarded to an institution developing and delivering a programme of study equivalent to the quality and standard followed by the university.[13] 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. To be awarded validation, Trinity was required to document and satisfy all quality assurance standards as outlined by the university, which includes QAA national standards related to the framework for higher education qualifications, program specifications, subject benchmark statements, and code of practice. A validation site visit of Trinity by a panel of assessors appointed by the university was also required for Trinity to demonstrate evidence of the attainment of said standards.[14]
At the time of validation in 2007, there was no requirement for the university to work only with accredited institutions.[15] However, in July 2008 the QAA advised U.K. institutions they should not form collaborative relationships with institutions not accredited in their home country.[9] This prompted the university to begin to question their collaborative relationship with Trinity. Although Trinity successfully completed the validation process in order to achieve validation, in November 2008 the university cut ties with Trinity.[15]
In 2008, Trinity applied for accreditation with the Distance Education Training Council (DETC), which is recognized by the CHEA and the United States Department of Education (USDE). On October 7, 2011, DETC denied initial accreditation to Trinity citing Trinity's "failure to demonstrate compliance with Standard IX (Financial Responsibility)" as the reason for DETC's denial.[16] Trinity did not appeal DETC's decision, but disagreed with the DETC commissioners' decision, noting the demonstrated confidence of Trinity's banking institution. Trinity's comments also noted that it had complied with all other requirements, including all academic standards, for DETC accreditation and that Trinity would continue seeking accreditation.[16]
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