Trinity College (Florida)
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Former names
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Florida Bible Institute (1932-1946) |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1932 |
| President | Dr. Mark T. O'Farrell |
| Location | New Port Richey, Florida, U.S. |
| Athletics | Four sports teams |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Affiliations | National Christian College Athletic Association |
| Website | trinitycollege.edu |
Trinity College of Florida is an evangelical interdenominational Bible college (established 1932) located in New Port Richey in Pasco County, Florida. It is a private college.
The institution was founded as Florida Bible Institute in Temple Terrace by Dr. William T. Watson, a fundamentalist tent preacher from North Carolina and pastor of a large Christian and Missionary Alliance church in St. Petersburg. The name was changed to Trinity College of Florida in 1947.
An important characteristic of the college has always been its distinctly interdenominational nature. At Trinity, students from a wide variety of church backgrounds have the opportunity to study the Bible in an atmosphere of respect. In a world where interdenominational cooperation among evangelicals is increasingly vital, Trinity College of Florida believes that this type of education best serves its students as they prepare to live and serve more effectively.
The college's most famous alumnus is Billy Graham, who graduated from in 1940 and became one of the great evangelists in the history of the church. Jimmy G. Tharpe (1930–2008), founder of Louisiana Baptist University in Shreveport, Louisiana, received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Trinity in the 1950s. Recording artist KB (Kevin Burgess) graduated in 2010 and went on to win the 2014 Dove Award.
The mission of Trinity College of Florida is to equip men and women for Christian service to the church and all humanity through effective biblical, professional and general education leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees.
The goals for achieving this mission are:
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