Trinity Learning Community

Welcome to Trinity Learning Community (TLC), a trans-denominational educational institution which, in partnership with St. Stephen’s University, offers Bachelor of Christian Studies and Master of Ministry degrees. We also offer programs for those who are not seeking a formal degree, but wish to come to a deeper understanding of the Christian faith and tradition.

We place a high value on learning in a relational context. One of the things which sets TLC’s program apart from many others is that, while students are exposed to outstanding academics and structural leaders throughout their education, they are also assigned a local professor who mentors the student through their entire program, not just one class. Furthermore, our students go through the classes as a group which facilitates relation and an atmosphere in which students discourse and explore issues with those whom they have come to know as friends, not just students. We keep our class sizes limited to around 10 students so that students can experience greater engagement with the professor as well as with each other.

While we do provide a strong academic foundation, our focus is not to produce academics, but thinkers and doers. We want our students to come to a deeper understanding of their faith not only for their own benefit, but so that they may better grasp and articulate God’s story for this postmodern generation. In other words, theology has to translate into practice. Students will learn in an environment where the goal is not to simply memorize information, but to reflect on the things of God and how they can be effectively applied to real world situations and issues. We are not interested in indoctrinating students with a particular religious philosophy but in providing students with understanding and tools that will help them be more effective ministers in the world.

Is all this of interest to you but you can’t see how you can work this into your already overcrowded schedule? While pursuing a degree is not easy and does require commitment, we have structured our programs to make it accessible to those who have responsibilities such as careers and family. Instead of the traditional, full-time semester or quarter programs, our students meet throughout the year with some time off for holidays and the Summer. Courses are offered sequentially and meet for five weeks, one evening a week throughout the year. This enables our students who have other commitments to pursue their dream of an education without disregarding other commitments while also allowing students to apply what they are learning immediately to their life situation.

To learn more about Trinity Learning Community and if it is right for you please the ‘About TLC’ and ‘Program’ sections of this website.

Distance Learning
For those who are unable to meet at a physical location, we also offer distance learning through online classes. These classes meet in a virtual classroom, real-time, with the professor and other students in much the same way our live classes are taught. Click for more information on our distance learning program.

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