Trinity International University-Illinois

B.A. in Bible and Ministry

B.A. in Business

B.A. in Criminal Justice

B.A. in Elementary Education

B.A. in Organizational Leadership

B.A. in Pre-seminary

B.A. in Psychology

Biblical and Theological Studies

The Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies is intended for people involved in lay and parachurch ministry and leadership who feel the need to strengthen their skills and knowledge base in a specific area of study or across the theological curriculum.

Biblical Studies

The Wisconsin Inmate Education Initiative's Biblical Studies major prepares students to interpret the Bible accurately and to apply the Bible wisely in a wide variety of settings, preparing inmates for ministry to fellow inmates, positions of leadership in the church, or for a variety of other ministry positions at home or abroad.

Divinity

Trinity offers the Master of Divinity (MDiv) to individuals as they clarify and cultivate God's calling on their lives to prepare them for a life of loving God, shepherding God's people, and engaging culture in gospel ministry and cross-cultural mission. Graduation requires completion of the 90 units required by the MDiv program, including internship and candidacy requirements.

Educational Studies

The PhD (Educational Studies) is usually a 4-5 year, 45-unit program that furthers the development of leaders already serving in organizations such as higher education institutions, mission agencies, congregations, parachurch agencies, and relief and development agencies. It integrates theology and the social sciences to relate principles from theology to education, mission, and leadership.

Intercultural Studies

The PhD (Intercultural Studies) develops the ministry and research skills of leaders involved in a wide variety of missional, cross-cultural, and educational ministries. Theological, historical, and social scientific disciplines are integrated at the highest academic level, requiring a minimum of 45 units of coursework, comprehensive exams, and dissertation.

Juris Doctorate

Law

The JD degree, forming virtuous attorneys in the Christian legal tradition, is conferred upon students who complete the prescribed program of 90 units of study within five years, including at least six units of practical skills courses. Accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, the program qualifies graduates to take the California Bar Examination.

Leadership in Missions

In light of the need for leadership in mission in local churches, mission agencies, and parachurch organizations, Trinity offers the Certificate in Leadership in Mission.

Legal Studies

The MLS is a 30-unit online degree program designed to give a broad understanding of law and legal systems for professionals seeking to advance careers in areas such as advocacy, business, contracts, human rights, compliance, negotiation, property, or regulations. Students complete a 15-unit core plus one of several 15-unit tracks.

M.A. in Bioethics

M.A. in Chaplaincy and Ministry Care

M.A. in Church History

M.A. in Counseling Ministry

M.A. in Educational Ministries

M.A. in Intercultural Studies

M.A. in Leadership

M.A. in Mental Health Counseling

M.A. in New Testament

M.A. in Old Testament

Ministry

The DMin is a 3 to 4 year, 30-unit degree program focused on bringing missional renewal and impact to the student's ministry setting. It is a hybrid model combining content delivery with ministry-based field work, designed to equip pastors, missionaries, church leaders, and para-church leaders for solving complex problems in pluralistic and post-Christendom contexts.

New Testament Greek

The Certificate in New Testament Greek is designed for those who desire to gain a deeper understanding of the New Testament. No prior experience with New Testament Greek is required for this certificate.

Old Testament Hebrew

The Certificate in Old Testament Hebrew is designed for those who desire to gain a deeper understanding of the Old Testament. No prior experience with Old Testament Hebrew is required for this certificate.

Ph.D. in Ministry

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Children and Family Ministries

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Christian Counseling

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Christian Tradition

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Educational Ministries

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Greek Exegesis

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Hippocratic Healthcare Ethics

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Leadership in Mission

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Ministry Care

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Organizational Leadership

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Prolife Advocacy and Engagement

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Scripture

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching and Learning

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Theological Studies

Scripture

The Certificate in Scripture is designed for those who desire to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible in English. It may also be used by those who may not possess a baccalaureate degree but wish to demonstrate the ability to complete a master's program in a theological discipline.

Theological Studies

The PhD (Theological Studies) is a 45-unit advanced graduate degree primarily intended to prepare students for academic teaching/research and pastoral/institutional leadership in the fields of Church History/Historical Theology, New Testament Exegesis and Theology, Old Testament Exegesis and Theology, and Systematic Theology.

Theological Studies

The Master of Arts (Theological Studies) provides a basic understanding of Christianity for general educational purposes, drawing from the breadth of the curriculum with substantive study in biblical, theological, historical, and global areas combined with a significant number of units in the student's area of interest. The 45-unit degree may be completed in-person at the Barrington Church Hub or fully online.

Theology

The Master of Theology (ThM) is a post-MDiv program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in theological research, critical analysis, and ministry practice. Students focus on a particular discipline, completing 24 units of advanced graduate coursework including an integrative capstone.

Th.M. in Church History

Th.M. in Educational Ministries

Th.M. in Mission and Evangelism

Th.M. in New Testament

Th.M. in Pastoral Counseling and Psychology

Th.M. in Pastoral Theology

Th.M. in Semitic Languages

Th.M. in Systematic Theology