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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 or theological seminary, is an evangelical Christian or Restoration Movement Christianity, Christian institution of higher education which prepares students for C ...
and graduate school in Ellendale, North Dakota. It is affiliated with the Assemblies of God USA.


History

The school was first founded in Devils Lake in as Trinity Bible Institute, 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 for $1 and an agreement to upgrade the campus and facilities. The name would later be changed to Trinity Bible College. The property was purchased for $1 and was considered a miracle at that time, and promoted for years after in capital campaigns which claimed they were "building on a miracle". The school primarily offers instruction in
Biblical studies Biblical studies is the academic application of a set of diverse disciplines to the study of the Bible, with ''Bible'' referring to the books of the canonical Hebrew Bible in mainstream Jewish usage and the Christian Bible including the can ...
, 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
Association for Biblical Higher Education The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), formerly The Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges (AABC) is an evangelical Christian organization of bible colleges in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. It is a member of the ...
. Trinity Bible College has produced several notable pastors and evangelists worldwide.


Athletics

Trinity Bible College teams participate as a member of the
National Christian College Athletic Association The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) is an association of Christian universities, colleges, and Bible colleges in the United States and Canada whose mission is "the promotion and enhancement of intercollegiate athletic c ...
(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 Upper Midwest Athletic Conference from 1997 to 2007 wherein they had a record loss to Rockford College, 105-0. The football program was discontinued in 2019.


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