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Trinity Baptist College
MottoTraining Students for Life and Ministry
TypePrivate college
Established1974
Religious affiliationIndependent Baptist
ChancellorThomas Messer
PresidentMac Heavener, Jr.
Administrative staff28 full-time
Undergraduates977
LocationJacksonville, Florida, United States
30°18′00″N 81°46′59″W / 30.3°N 81.783°W / 30.3; -81.783
ColorsRoyal blue, gold, black, white     
Sporting affiliationsNCCAA
MascotEagles
Websitetbc.edu

Trinity Baptist College (TBC) is a private independent Baptist college in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1974 by Trinity Baptist Church. It is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.

History

Trinity Baptist College was founded in 1974. It was originally located on McDuff Avenue near downtown Jacksonville.

In 1988, Trinity Baptist College expanded and moved to the west-side of Jacksonville. In 1998 the college was accredited by the Trans-national Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.

Academics

Trinity Baptist College offers associate, bachelor, and master level degree programs. The newest programs at Trinity are the 3+3 pre-law program and the business administration program.

Societies

The student body is divided into eight groups known as societies; each of them have a name consisting of three Greek letters, similar to the style of fraternities and sororities. There are four societies for men and four for women. They were established to provide Christian fellowship through meetings, activities, and competitions. The societies are involved in school projects and in fund-raising. Each has its own elected officials and offers opportunities for members to develop as leaders.

The societies at Trinity Baptist College are:

Men's societies

  • Sigma Lambda Kappa—ΣΛΚ
    (Speiron ton Logon Kuriou—Sowing the Word of the Lord)
  • Pi Ro Pi—ΠΡΠ
    (Pur, Romphaia, Pneuma—Fire, Sword, Spirit)
  • Pi Theta Kappa—ΠΘΚ
    (Parakletoi Theu Kosmos—Advocates of God to the World)
  • Alpha Omega Epsilone—ΑΩΕ
    (Emi to Alpha ki to Omega—I Am the Alpha and the Omega)

Women's societies

  • Tri Delta—ΔΔΔ
    (Dioko, Douleuo, Doxazo—Follow, Serve, Glorify)
  • Tau Theta Epsilon—ΤΘΕ
    (Tas Thugatras Eireineis—Daughters of Peace)
  • Kappa Delta Chi—ΚΔΧ
    (Katharos Dia Christon—Pure on Account of Christ)
  • Pi Epsilon Alpha—ΠΕΑ
    (Pistis, Elpis, Agape—Faith, Hope, Charity)

Athletics

Trinity Baptist College competes as the Eagles in the National Christian College Athletic Association.

The Eagles field women's teams in volleyball, basketball, soccer, and softball. Men's sports include soccer, basketball, and baseball. All sports compete at the division 2 level except baseball and softball, which are division 1.

TBC has won several national titles in various sports including men's soccer (NCCAA 2015), men's basketball (BCNIT 2006, 2009, 2012, 2014), and women's basketball (BCNIT 2019), as well as men’s basketball (BCNIT 2023).

Notable alumni

References

  1. 2010-11 TBC Catalog, pg. 18
  2. "David Meeks' Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
  3. "Paul Chappell - Faculty". wcbc.ed. Retrieved July 25, 2015.

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