Trinity Bible College and Graduate School (TBCGS) is a private

bible college A Bible college, sometimes referred to as a Bible institute or theological institute, is an evangelical Christian or Restoration Movement Christian institution of higher education which prepares students for Christian ministry with theological ed ...

and graduate school in

Ellendale, North Dakota Ellendale is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. It is the capital city of Dickey County. The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census. Ellendale was founded in 1882. Ellendale is the home of Trinity Bible College, located on t ...

. It is affiliated with the

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History

The school was first founded in Devils Lake in 1948, but after several moves, settled in Ellendale in 1972 where it assumed ownership of the former campus of the

North Dakota State Normal and Industrial School The North Dakota State Normal and Industrial School at Ellendale,_North_Dakota, Ellendale (1899-1971) was a distinctive state-supported institution that offered Secondary education in the United States, secondary and later Tertiary education, postse ...

for a mere $1 and an agreement to upgrade the campus and facilities. The school primarily offers instruction in Biblical studies, with programs in business, intercultural studies, ministry, teacher education, and music. In 2014, Trinity introduced its first graduate degree program, a Master of Arts in Missional Leadership. Its graduate school has since expanded to offer two other MAs: Rural Ministries and Global Theology. In March 2019, Trinity was approved to offer a research PhD in Practical Theology. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is accredited by

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Athletics

Trinity Bible College teams participate as a member of the

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(NCCAA). Men's sports include basketball and cross country; while women's sports include basketball, cross country and volleyball. The Trinity Bible College Lions football team was previously an associate member of the NCAA Division III

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from 1997 to 2007. The football program was discontinued in 2019.

References

External links

Official website
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