Trinity Core Curriculum

The Trinity Core provides an opportunity for every student to be grounded in the Christian faith.  The core weaves a solid foundation in the Bible and theology and its application to life and work in the world.  Students will discern their vocation and call, engage in spiritual formation practices, increase their awareness of cultural and global issues, explore God’s mission in the world, and grow in their understanding of servant leadership

Courses are taught using a combination of learning methods.  Students read and study books and articles, participate in lectures and classroom discussions, have community immersion experiences, write papers and reflection journals, and are involved in small groups for practicing spiritual formation and discernment.  Professors use relevant cultural media and technology to make topics come alive and connect with daily life.

Trinity College fosters an environment that values free exchange of ideas.  All students regardless of background or perspective are invited to explore, challenge, and deepen their faith as they participate in the conversation.

The Trinity Core consists of 24 semester credits, and two years of a Service Learning Practicum experience:

RELI 101 Faith and Discipleship – 4 credits

Biblical Foundation: Mark
(To be taken concurrently with RELI 102)

RELI 102 Vocation and Formation I – 2 credits

(To be taken concurrently with RELI 101)

RELI 103 Altar and Street – 4 credits

Biblical Foundation: Psalms, Amos, James, and 1 John
(To be taken concurrently with RELI 104)

RELI 104 Vocation and Formation II – 2 credits

(To be taken concurrently with RELI 103)

RELI 201 Creation and New Creation – 4 credits

Biblical Foundation: Genesis, Exodus, Romans, 1 Corinthians, and 2 Corinthians

RELI 202 Light of the World – 4 credits

Biblical Foundation: Isaiah and John

RELI 106, 206 Service Learning Practicum – 4 credits

God calls every Christian to a lifestyle of service. Since its beginning, Trinity has affirmed that call by providing opportunities for students to discover their spiritual gifts and talents and to learn to use them for the sake of others. Because Jesus came to serve, not to be served, servanthood is taught and practiced as a way of life. Full-time students are required to participate in the Service Learning Practicum. Students volunteer two to four hours of public service each week in a variety of places, serving people who have a variety of needs. Sites of service include churches, the King County Detention Center, hospice homes, long-term care centers for the elderly, tutor centers, urban mission agencies, youth centers, preschools, and more. Faculty members are involved as advisors and fellow servants.