Trinity Christian College
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| Type | Private University, Reformed, College, Illinois |
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| Established | 1959 |
| Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church, IAPCHE, CCCU |
| President | Kurt D. Dykstra |
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Academic staff
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80+ |
| Location | Palos Heights, Illinois, United States |
| Campus | Suburban, 130 acres (52.6 ha) |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Columbia Blue |
| Athletics | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball |
| Nickname | Trolls |
| Mascot | Troll |
| Affiliations | NCCAA, CCAC, NAIA |
| Website | www |
Trinity Christian College is a four-year liberal arts college in Palos Heights, Illinois, a southwestern suburb of Chicago. The college was founded in 1959 by a group of Chicago businessmen who wanted to establish a college providing students with a Christian higher education in a Reformed tradition. This accredited, four-year liberal arts college offers degrees in more than 70 programs of study.
Backstory
On April 5, 1956, a group of young business leaders decided to open a Christian college in the Chicago area. On founding the college, they proclaimed “Now is the time to organize.” They then faced the questions of how, where, and when to begin. The answer:
“If we begin with Christ and continue with Christ, we have the assurance that we will be blessed.”
-(Junior College Society newsletter, 1956)
The founders began Trinity Christian College for many of the same reasons other colleges exist—but they envisioned an even deeper mission. What Trinity lives for is to be a place from which God can call followers who will do, not simply believe. Who will not just be Christians, but who will live their Christianity boldly.
From Golf Course to College Courses
The first board of trustees was elected in 1959, and they purchased the Navajo Hills Golf Course in suburban Palos Heights, Illinois, for the campus. After remodeling the former clubhouse and pro shop, the then two-year college opened that fall with a class of 37 students taught by five faculty members.
In 1966, the board initiated the process for the College to become a four-year, degree-granting institution. The first baccalaureate degrees were awarded in May 1971.
Building on the Foundation of Reformed Christianity
Trinity welcomes and serves students from a wide range of denominations and traditions. The College’s roots, however, are found in Reformed Christianity, a historical connection that is both foundational and pervasive today. “Our heritage is the historic Christian faith as it was reshaped in the Reformation, and our fundamental basis of governance and instruction is the infallible Word of God as interpreted by the Reformed standards.” (excerpt from the Mission Statement)
At the Core
The original curriculum of Trinity focused substantially on philosophy, history, English, and theology. While the core curricular requirements of Trinity have evolved over the years, a continuing focus on the liberal arts has been maintained. Moreover, areas of specialization have expanded to include over 80 programs and majors, including the professional areas of business, education, nursing, and criminal justice. From the beginning and continuing today, students learn from dedicated professors who integrate a Christian worldview into their pedagogy and the curriculum.
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