Hiebert Center Launches New International Committee in Partnership with the Faith and Work Institute of Asia
BANNOCKBURN, IL, September 3, 2024 — The Paul G. Hiebert Center for World Christianity and Global Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) announced the launch of a new initiative for global workplace ministry in partnership with the Faith and Work Institute Asia (FWIA). John Jonghoon Park (PhD in Intercultural Studies ’23) has been appointed […]
Andrew Abernethy Accepts Invitation to Become President of IBR
BANNOCKBURN, IL, October 14, 2024 — Andrew Abernethy (MDiv ’06, PhD ’12) has been appointed president of the Institute for Biblical Research (IBR). “Over the years, the Institute for Biblical Research (IBR) has become a ‘home’ for me,” said Abernethy, “and many other believing scholars and students from many backgrounds to engage in high-level biblical […]
Trinity International University Appoints Dr. David W. Pao as Interim President During Key Transition Year
DEERFIELD, Ill., June 10, 2025 — Trinity International University (TIU) announced that Dr. David W. Pao, current dean of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS), has been appointed interim president of the university, effective July 1, 2025. The appointment follows the work of the TIU Presidential Search Committee, which had identified Dr. Pao as its top […]
Trinity International University Completes Sale of Bannockburn Campus Property
Trinity International University has completed the sale of its Bannockburn campus property. The transaction closed this week with a private real estate investment entity. The sale of the Bannockburn property is part of a broader set of actions the University has been taking to support long-term institutional sustainability and mission continuity. These actions include the […]
Dr. Tite Tiénou Receives Honor from the Government of Burkina Faso
BANNOCKBURN, IL, June 18, 2025 — Dr. Tite Tiénou, the Tite Tiénou Chair of Global Theology and World Christianity, Research Professor of Theology of Mission, and Dean Emeritus of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS), received the honorific title of Chevalier de l’Ordre de l’Étalon from the government of Burkina Faso in April 2025. Dr. Tiénou […]
Bioethics Center to Join LeTourneau University
DEERFIELD, IL – December 8, 2025 – The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity (CBHD) will be relocating and joining LeTourneau University (LeTourneau) in Longview, Texas. LeTourneau is acquiring CBHD from TIU through a grant transfer, effective January 1, with the goal of furthering CBHD’s vital mission and launching a new Master of Arts program […]
Eric Halvorson Named 18th President of Trinity International University
The Board of Regents of Trinity International University (TIU) has unanimously appointed Eric Halvorson, current Dean of Trinity Law School, as President of the University, effective January 27, 2026. Halvorson will continue to serve as Dean of Trinity Law School. Halvorson previously served as Dean of Trinity Law School from 2016 to 2019 and returned […]
Matthew Eppinette named interim director of the Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity
Matthew Eppinette, MBA, PhD, has been appointed interim director of The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity (CBHD). Many from the Trinity community will remember Dr. Eppinette from his previous time at CBHD (2002–2007) when he served in a variety of capacities including John Kilner’s graduate assistant, director of research and analysis, and assistant director […]