JAN. 17th

TEDS Associate Professor Joshua Jipp Named Director of the Henry Center

For nearly twenty years, the Henry Center has sought to bridge the gap between the academy and the church by cultivating resources and communities that advance Christian wisdom. Jipp is the center’s fourth Director, following the leadership of Douglas Sweeney, Thomas McCall and, most recently, Geoffrey Fulkerson. “I believe the theological academy operates best when it is informed by and invested in addressing the challenges that face our churches,” Jipp commented. “I have seen how the Henry Center has helped foster meaningful relationships between the academy and the church, and have witnessed first-hand the rich benefits of such relationships.”

MAR. 27th

Trinity Partners with Ukrainian Universities, Colleges, and Seminaries to Offer Chaplaincy Training

In the fall of 2022, Trinity was approached by several higher-education institutions in Ukraine for support of theological education courses, chaplaincy, mental health training, trauma care, and faculty and leadership development. Trinity’s faculty and leadership quickly embraced the opportunity to share Trinity’s expertise and come alongside fellow educators to bridge any gaps resulting from the loss of staff or support. Since then Trinity has developed a two-credit post-baccalaureate course, Chaplain Ministries: Calling, Role, and Function. Dr. John Carter, assistant professor of pastoral theology at TEDS, will be the faculty of record for this 14-week introductory course. More than 400 students registered for the course.

APRIL 10th

TEDS Receives $1.25 Million Grant to create the Center for Faith and Children

Trinity International University has received a five-year, $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., to help establish the Center for Faith and Children. This new center, based at the university’s Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, will be led by assistant professor of Educational Ministries, Dr. Mimi Larson. Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. The Center for Faith and Children will equip ministry leaders through educational opportunities, research and vision; empower the local church with training, assistance, and imagination; and encourage parents by developing curated resources, tips, and encouragement through a dynamic website, podcast, research articles, and a conference. “By creating and sustaining this center, we hope to deepen the conversation regarding children and their ability to make meaning of faith and cast a vision for children’s faith formation that is rooted in research and equips ministry leaders with both education and practical ministry solutions.”

AUGUST

Enrollment Records for Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Trinity College Online

TEDS new student enrollment was the best it had been in 6 years and Trinity Online followed suit by nearly doubling enrollment numbers from last year's enrollment. This remarkable accomplishment stands as a testament to the university's unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovative programs, and a nurturing educational environment.

SEP. 13th

Ukrainian Military Chaplains Visit Trinity

Dr. Fellipe do Vale has been awarded the 2023 Emerging Public Intellectual Award.The Emerging Public Intellectual Award, hosted by Redeemer University and sponsored by Acton Institute, Cardus, the Center for Public Justice, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), the Henry Institute at Calvin University and the Mouw Institute for Faith and Public Life at Fuller Theological Seminary, is intended to recognize and foster emerging talent, those working in the Christian academy who excel in both academic and public spheres and whose work impacts the common good.

OCT. 3rd

TEDS Professor, Dr. Fellipe do Vale, Receives Emerging Public Intellectual Award

Dr. Fellipe do Vale has been awarded the 2023 Emerging Public Intellectual Award. The Emerging Public Intellectual Award, hosted by Redeemer University and sponsored by Acton Institute, Cardus, the Center for Public Justice, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), the Henry Institute at Calvin University and the Mouw Institute for Faith and Public Life at Fuller Theological Seminary, is intended to recognize and foster emerging talent, those working in the Christian academy who excel in both academic and public spheres and whose work impacts the common good.

OCT. 19th

TEDS Seals Partnership With Nebraska Church to Offer Graduate-Level Courses

Bridging the gap between seminary and the Church, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) has partnered with a church-based institute in Omaha, Nebraska, to offer graduate level theological courses that can be counted towards a certificate or master’s program. The driving force behind this initiative is “to build bridges with the local churches as we seek not only to train believers and lay leaders but also to establish partnerships with these churches in equipping all saints for gospel ministry,” said Dr. David W. Pao, academic dean of TEDS and professor of New Testament.

NOV. 6th

Trinity International University Announces Exciting Partnership with Israel Institute of Biblical Studies

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) partners with the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies (IIBS), a collaboration that promises to open new doors for online biblical language learning not only for alumni and friends of the University but also for constituents of IIBS. This partnership brings together, on the one side, IIBS’s success as a global provider of informal, online, introductory-level biblical-language training, and, on the other side, TEDS’s recognized excellence in preparing students for the reading and interpreting of the Greek and Hebrew texts. Whereas IIBS already has a similar partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Trinity is proud to call itself IIBS’s evangelical partner, joining the broader effort to deepen the world’s knowledge of the scriptures while unabashedly lending its own distinctive evangelical stamp.

DECEMBER

Trinity Law School Becomes Education Partner with the Society for Human Resource Management

This partnership brings with it the authorization to offer SHRM certification preparation courses so that Trinity students or alumni can be prepared to take the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exams. SHRM certification provides individuals with the skills and resources needed to perform general HR-related duties or to pursue a career in HR management, as well as instills an array of interpersonal, leadership, and business dexterity that can be useful for any vocation in the marketplace.